Arlis Jean Decker of North Platte, NE, formerly of Sutherland, NE, passed away November 29, 2020 at the age of 89. Arlis was born January 27, 1931 to Clarence Everett and Iva Faye Wilson in Hayes Center, NE. Arlis attended Hayes Center public schools from kindergarten through her high school graduation. She married Delaware Lewis Decker in Wauneta, NE on December 24, 1950 and their marriage was blessed with two children, Michael Lewis and Debra Jean. They lived in Potter, NE for a short time before moving to Wallace, NE where they raised their children. In 1971, they moved to Sutherland, NE.
Arlis was a devoted wife and mother and very involved in her family’s life. She faithfully spent time with her husband at the Sutherland Care Center on a daily basis until his death in 2006. Arlis had a lifelong love of music, singing, and dancing. Some of her favorite activities were visiting with friends while enjoying a cup of coffee, putting puzzles together, watching Husker Football, and attending high school basketball games. Arlis was a member of the Presbyterian church in Sutherland. Attending church, studying the bible, and prayer were very important to her. Arlis moved to North Platte, NE in 2012 and resided at Linden Care Center until the time of her death.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Pam) Decker of Omaha, NE and Debra (Ron) Gaedke of North Platte, NE; sisters-and brothers-in-law, Rick & Phyllis Willerton, Linda Decker, Sonya Decker, and Dwayne Decker; grandchildren, Nick (Cara) Decker, Katie (Matt) Jackson, Bekah Decker, Kristen (Jeff) Grimes, Sarah (John) Dorwart, and Amanda (Brandon) Jobe; 14 great grandchildren, Evangeline, Rowynn, Arya, Ryne, Mattison, Kaylie, James, Kyler, Jacob, Joshua, Madelyn, Samantha, Emory, and Meredith; and two great-great grandsons, Ryker and Rayken; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters; a brother; and two great grandchildren.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE with Reverend Dan Ramsey officiating. Visitation and book signing will be 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2 and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE.
Memorials may be directed to Salvation Army. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com. The service will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page for those that aren’t able attend. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19.