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Darwin Elvin Jespersen

Birth	:	15 Mar 1933 Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2019 Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0745700, -102.8182800
Plot	:	Section E Row 2 Site 26
Description	:	Darwin Elvin Jespersen, 86, passed away March 24, 2019 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance. He was born on March 15, 1933 to Elvin and Mabel (Jordan) Jespersen on the family farm near Hemingford. On November 23, 1955 he was united in marriage to Shirley Fry at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alliance. Shirley passed away on November 20, 1999. On October 11, 2001 Darwin married Carole Christ. Carole passed away on October 12, 2018. Darwin is survived by his children and their spouses, Donald and Joni Jespersen of Hemingford, Brenda (Jespersen) and Greg Krieser of Omaha and Ronald... Read More	Darwin Elvin Jespersen, 86, passed away March 24, 2019 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance. He was born on March 15, 1933 to Elvin and Mabel (Jordan) Jespersen on the family farm near Hemingford. On November 23, 1955 he was united in marriage to Shirley Fry at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alliance. Shirley passed away on November 20, 1999. On October 11, 2001 Darwin married Carole Christ. Carole passed away on October 12, 2018. Darwin is survived by his children and their spouses, Donald and Joni Jespersen of Hemingford, Brenda (Jespersen) and Greg Krieser of Omaha and Ronald and Barbara Jespersen of Hemingford, and his grandchildren, Taylor Jespersen, Gina Jespersen and fiancé Kolt Osentowski, Kaila (Krieser) and Jeff Brabec, Karl Krieser and girlfriend Laura Shillito, and Kalvin and Christen Krieser, Patrick Jespersen, Aaron Jespersen and girlfriend Brigette White, Kaitlyn (Jespersen) and Kyle Kumpf, and Lee Jespersen. Great-grandchildren, Kendall Jespersen,Iven Brabec, Elayne Brabec, Jeromiah Brabec and Kynlee Drews. He is also survived by his sister, Devona (George) Tschacher of Cheyenne, WY and his brother, Duane (Barbara) Jespersen of Mesa, AZ. Darwin’s wife, Carole Christ’s children: Patricia Christ, Thomas and Diane Christ, Jane (Christ) Walton and husband John Raile, Elizabeth Anne (Christ) Gould, husband Dr. Jon Gould, Sarah and John Taylor, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to Shirley and Carole he was preceded in death by his parents, infant son and infant daughter. Darwin graduated from Hemingford High School in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and started basic training December 25, 1951. He spent most of his time stationed in Panama at the end of the Korean War. Darwin and Shirley made their home on the family farm west of Hemingford. His passion was family, land and cattle. In addition with his involvement in the farm, he served on many boards including the Farmers Coop, District 57 School Board, Farm Service Agency, a 4-H leader and active at the Box Butte County Fair. He was a member of the James Barry Post #9 American Legion and the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alliance. He was instrumental in the consolidation of District 10 and the advancement of dial telephone in rural Hemingford. In the 80’s and 90’s Darwin enjoyed expanding his feedlot. Purchasing cattle on the Blackfoot reservation in Montana was a highlight. Conservation was important to Darwin. He began planting trees with his grandfather in the 1930s. He passed on that legacy by planting trees alongside his grandchildren. Over his lifetime he and his family planted over one million trees. Darwin and his family received the Omaha World Herald Conservation Award. Darwin and Shirley moved to Alliance in 1990 and bought a vacation home in Branson, Missouri in 1992. During this time they began to welcome their grandchildren and supporting them in their various interests. After Shirley passed away, Darwin reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Carole (Heeren) Christ. After their marriage Darwin moved to Omaha where they lived for 17 years. During this time Carole and Darwin were involved in the Aksarben Livestock Buyers Club. In 2017 Darwin and Carole moved back to Hemingford. Darwin became part of the Treasured Grounds family. The Avenue of Flags and Veterans Corner were special to Darwin. He really appreciated the honor shown to the veterans. Darwin most cherished these things in his life: God, family, friends and his country. Memorial services will be Thursday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church with Reverend Tim Stadem and Reverend Kent Bryant officiating. Darwin will be laid to rest with military honors at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.

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Darwin Elvin Jespersen's memorial is located at: Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, USA.
When did Darwin Elvin Jespersen death?
Darwin Elvin Jespersen death on 24 Mar 2019 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.0745700
Longitude: -102.8182800

Family Members:

Parent

Elvin L. “Pat” Jespersen

(1909 - 1998)

Mabel P. Jordan Jespersen

(1912 - 2000)

Spouse

Shirley Alberta Fry Jespersen

(1933 - 1999)

Carole Lynn Heeren Jespersen

(1934 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nebraska Veterans Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0745700, -102.8182800

2. Alliance Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1104965, -102.8367996

3. United Methodist Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 42.1013300, -102.8710400

4. Immanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 42.1053100, -102.8711700

5. Saint Matthews Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 42.1106300, -102.8748000

6. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1264000, -102.8569031

7. Saint Johns United Lutheran Church Columbarium
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1178900, -102.8794100

8. Letan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0162290, -102.9367660

9. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2409160, -102.7879280

10. Antioch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0661480, -102.5874600

11. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0244000, -103.0542000

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2785520, -103.0046210

13. Nonpareil Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2631149, -103.0824258

14. Pioneer-Box Butte Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3640700, -102.8502400

15. Lakeside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0529850, -102.4274100

16. Hemingford Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3125000, -103.0541992

17. Angora Cemetery
Angora, Morrill County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8577995, -103.1306000

18. Snake Creek Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0889015, -103.2742004

19. Katen Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4267006, -102.8908005

20. Neely Flat Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4000015, -102.5958023

21. Ellsworth Catholic Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0575320, -102.2799959

22. Ball Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3372300, -103.2293300

23. Saint Peters Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4975014, -102.7161026

24. Lawn Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3224630, -103.3083830