Joyce Frederick Anthony, 84, of North Platte, passed away May 10, 2023 at Great Plains Health. He was born December 14, 1938 to Joseph and Alma (Osterthun) Anthony in Wilber, NE.
JF was born and raised in Wilber and graduated from Wilber High School with the class of 1957. After high school, he moved to North Platte and worked for the seining crew at Nebraska Game and Parks. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1961.
On August 30, 1964 JF was married to Laura Havens and to this union, three boys were born, Mark, Steve, and Dan. He continued to work for Nebraska Game and Parks for over 40 years and retired in 2000. He worked for the fishery division. JF loved woodworking, fishing and going to garage sales. He liked to tease people and loved his grandchildren.
Survivors include children, Mark (Kristy) Anthony of North Platte, Steve Anthony of Firth, NE, Dan (Jennifer) Anthony of Maxwell; grandchildren, Bryar (Karen) Anthony, Tyler Anthony, Ryley (Andrea) Lavene, Quaid Anthony, Keaton Anthony, Jake Anthony, Paige Anthony; great granddaughter, Charlie; brothers, Vern Anthony, Gary (Jan) Anthony, Gale (Adele) Anthony; sisters-in-law, Donna and Bobbie; numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Alma; wife, Laura; granddaughter, Emily Anthony; brothers, Von (Gwen), Richard, and Calvin; sister, Mary Ann (Dave) Warner.
Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Game and Parks. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Monday, May 15, 2023 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Those wishing to sign the book may do so 9:00-5:00, Friday, May 12, 2023 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.