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LeRoy Ernest “June” Childers

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Birth	:	26 Jan 1926 Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	23 Jun 2004 Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Kimball Cemetery, Kimball, Kimball County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2394560, -103.6809830
Plot	:	Org., 84, 2
Description	:	LeRoy Ernest "June" Childers, 78, a longtime Cheyenne County and Panhandle resident, died Wed., June 23, 2004 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Sat. morning, June 26th at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Rev. Roger Gillming of Kimball officiating. Burial will follow in the Kimball Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 am to 7 pm on Friday. The family has designated the Sidney Public Library Audio Book Program or Building Fund or the American Heart Asso. as the memorials. LeRoy Ernest... Read More	LeRoy Ernest "June" Childers, 78, a longtime Cheyenne County and Panhandle resident, died Wed., June 23, 2004 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Sat. morning, June 26th at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Rev. Roger Gillming of Kimball officiating. Burial will follow in the Kimball Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 am to 7 pm on Friday. The family has designated the Sidney Public Library Audio Book Program or Building Fund or the American Heart Asso. as the memorials. LeRoy Ernest Childers was born Jan. 26, 1926 at Nelson, Nebr., the son of Roy and Lillie Mae (Statz) Childers. He grew up on a ranch North of Potter and was raised by his mother and step-father John I. Filer. He attended school in Kimball and received his Honorary High School Diploma in May, 2000 from Kimball High School as part of the United States Department of Education's Honorary Degree Program. June enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Sept. 4, 1943 and served in WW II on LST 461 during the Philippine Liberation and received the following decorations; Asiatic-Pacific Theatre with 4 Stars, Victory Medal, American Campaign and Good Conduct medal. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 8, 1947. Upon returning to Kimball, he met and married loan E. Vavra on June 5, 1949. LeRoy and Ioan made their home in the Sidney Draw area raising crops, cattle and kids. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 5, 2004. LeRoy was a lifetime member of VFW Post #610. He was also a member of Sidney Elks Lodge #1894, Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club and served on School District 36 Board of Education for several terms and was always available to assist with 4-H horse projects. LeRoy was a loved and respected son, husband, father, uncle and friend. He enjoyed his horses, woodworking and learned to fix and repair almost everything. He loved his farm and family and rejoiced in every occasion for family celebration from holidays, anniversaries, weddings and the birth of new babies, both 2 and 4 legged. June also enjoyed gardening, reading, hot tubbing, fishing and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. From their first dance to his last long ride home 'June and Onie' created a legacy of love, honor and commitment. June was a quiet man who led by example and could always be counted on to do the right thing. He was aIways willing to lend a helping hand, give a word of praise and offer a hug for those in need. He believed a man's word was good and a handshake sealed the deal. He will be greatly missed by his wife loan; his children, Kenneth and Jeri Childers of Sidney, Korla and Tom Keller of Bassett, Nebr., James and Kris Childers of Alliance, Michael & Julie Childers of Lakewood, Colo., Brian Childers of Cheyenne, Wyo., Phillip and Wendy Childers of Gurley, Nebr. and Coleda and Steven Schwaller of Lincoln, Nebr. his grandchildren Jeff and Donna Maddox, Jarrod and Kelli Maddox, Tom and Lisa Keller, Todd and Kerry Keller, Crystal and Alan Stegall, Amy and Brandon Sodon, James and Katie Childers, Casey Childers, Jordy Childers, Jacob Childers, Cody Childers and Max Childers; 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law Irene Nelson and husband Leland of Bushnell, Nebr.; brother-in-law Larry Vavra and wife Toni of Kimball; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and John Filer, brothers, Max and Keith Childers, sister Maxine Taylor, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Betty Robinson. Gehrig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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LeRoy Ernest “June” Childers's memorial is located at: Kimball Cemetery, Kimball, Kimball County, USA.
When did LeRoy Ernest “June” Childers death?
LeRoy Ernest “June” Childers death on 23 Jun 2004 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2394560
Longitude: -103.6809830

Family Members:

Parent

Lillie Mae Statz Filer

(1900 - 1995)

Spouse

Ioan E. Vavra Childers

(1929 - 2021)

Siblings

Max E. Childers

(1919 - 1964)

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