Twila Mary Brynoff, of North Platte, Nebraska peacefully passed away at her home on July 25, 2021, at the age of 88.
Twila was born September 13, 1932, to Jesse and Esther Wilkinson in
Vona, Colorado. She was the little blue-eyed girl who was added to the
brood of three big brothers and grew up tough, being able to do anything
the boys could. When Twila was three years old, the family moved to
Victor, CO, where her dad worked in a gold mine but since her mom
couldn't handle the altitude, they moved to Nebraska. They first lived
in Stratton where Twila started school then the family moved to a farm
near Max while she was in 8th grade. By the time she was in the 11th
grade, Twila met the best looking guy at school, Fonce Brynoff, and they
were engaged by her senior year.
Twila and Fonce were married in April 1950. They were blessed with
three children, Cindy, Bill and Ron, and 71 years of marriage. The
Brynoffs lived in California for a while then came back to Nebraska and
eventually made their home in North Platte.
Over the years, Twila was involved in a lot of different jobs around
town and volunteered her time whenever she could. She worked at Lyons
IGA, the Ryan Motel, Dr. Zeigler's office, Craft State Office Building
and Union Pacific Railroad. Twila spent many years volunteering at the
Thrift Center, RSVP, Central Labor Council, and as a swim instructor and
played and coached softball.
Twila and Fonce enjoyed traveling to Europe, Alaska, Mexico and many
other places. They also spent a lot of time volunteering together at
Lincoln School where Twila was also on the PTA.
Twila was well known for her amazing apple pies. She loved spending
time in the flower and vegetable gardens, but most importantly, Twila
loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters-in-law;
her son, Bill; and her loving husband, Fonce.
Twila is survived by her daughter, Cindy Gregg of Tryon, Nebraska; son, Ron (Deb) Brynoff of Granby, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Jean Brynoff, of Westminster, Colorado; grandchildren and their spouses, Lori and Bill Munson, John and Stacie Gregg, Kendra and Justin Smith, Amanda Brynoff, Joseph and Stephanie Brynoff, and Nick Brynoff; 10 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Avery, Colby and Kacey Munson, Taylor, Alayna,Caleb and Abby Gregg, Brylee and Blakely Smith, and Joseph and Stephanie are awaiting the arrival of #11; brother-in-law, Jubal Brynoff, of Aurora, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Nedra Wilkinson, of Ravenna, Nebraska and Mildred Connor, of Long Beach, California; as well as many other loving family and friends.
Cremation was chosen. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on
Friday, August 20, 2021, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. The memorial book may be signed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the donor's choice.