On September 12, 2024, Athena Rose Brinker, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 6 years. She was welcomed into the world on March 31, 2018, in North Platte, by her doting mother, Autumn Brinker.
Athena faced what seemed like an endless list of physical and mental setbacks but her fighting spirit always shone through. Unable to physically speak, she developed her own method of communicating. Athena was a cuddler from the day she was born; she loved to nuzzle her face into your chest. She appeared most content when being read to or listening to music, especially music from the “Frozen” soundtrack. Athena attended preschool at Osgood Elementary and kindergarten at Washington Elementary.
Athena touched the hearts of everyone that knew her and she will forever be remembered. Family that remains to celebrate the life she lived include her mother, Autumn Brinker and fiancé, Brandon Basnett; brother, Ashton Basnett; grandparents, Chad Brinker of North Platte, Travis Anderson of North Platte; paternal great grandparents, Bill & Deb Brinker of North Platte; maternal great grandparents, David and Susan Machacek.
Athena was preceded in death by her grandmother, Pam Anderson.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Lung Association or Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
To celebrate the life that Athena lived, a service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Berean Church with Rev. John Stone officiating. The family requests that everyone attending wear casual attire. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.