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Genevieve E “Pat” Elward Lefever

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Birth	:	16 Jul 1927 Shickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Mar 2014 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 4 Lot 151 Plot 03
Description	:	LEFEVER, GENEVIEVE E. PAT--Genevieve E. “Pat” Lefever was born to Melvin Elward and Phyllis Kiester Elward on July 16, 1927, at Strang and passed away March 19, 2014, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva at the age of 86 years, eight months and three days. She was one of two children in the family. Pat lived in Strang until she was in fourth grade when her family moved to Geneva. Her father, Melvin passed away when Pat was three. She graduated from Geneva High School with the class of 1945, and after graduation, moved to San Francisco, Calif. Pat returned... Read More	LEFEVER, GENEVIEVE E. PAT--Genevieve E. “Pat” Lefever was born to Melvin Elward and Phyllis Kiester Elward on July 16, 1927, at Strang and passed away March 19, 2014, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva at the age of 86 years, eight months and three days. She was one of two children in the family. Pat lived in Strang until she was in fourth grade when her family moved to Geneva. Her father, Melvin passed away when Pat was three. She graduated from Geneva High School with the class of 1945, and after graduation, moved to San Francisco, Calif. Pat returned to Geneva after a serious car accident and went on to receive her teaching certification. Her first teaching experience was at Rural District No. 15, west of Fairmont, where many stories were told of how much she enjoyed her one room school and the students. She then taught in Hastings Public Schools for a few years. Pat was married to Wayne Lefever of Geneva on July 26, 1953, and to them two children were born. They moved to their farm west of Strang where they raised their family. In 1978, Pat and Wayne moved to Geneva where they resided until Wayne passed away in 1985, and Pat moved to Heritage Crossings in 2012. The United Methodist Church was a very important part of Pat’s life as she was a member for over 60 years. She served on many committees and was very proud to have taught Sunday school for 50 years. She was passionate about Nebraska football, golf and tennis. Square dancing was something she and Wayne enjoyed for many years. Volunteering for various organizations was also a passion for Pat. Besides the church, she served on the arts council, hospital auxiliary and Blue Valley food pantry. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always her pride and joy and she was always there when needed. Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; parents, Melvin Elward, Phyllis Walker and Leon Walker, and brother, Eugene Elward. She is survived by son, Craig Lefever; and daughter, Rene Barney and her husband Rod, grandsons, Shawn and Amanda Barney; their children, Elizabeth, Kennedy, Aliviah and A.J.; and Brandon Barney and daughters, Brianna and Natalee. She is also survived by 3 sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted from Geneva United Methodist Church in Geneva, on March 31, with the Rev. Ron Harris officiating. Sondra Myers accompanied Helen Johnson who sang, “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace.” Inurnment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal April 2014

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Genevieve E “Pat” Elward Lefever death on 19 Mar 2014 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Melvin J. Elward

(1901 - 1930)

Phyllis Caroline Kiester Walker

(1907 - 1996)

Spouse

Wayne Lyle Lefever

(1921 - 1985)

Siblings

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