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Mary Berneice Powers Farmer

Birth	:	3 Aug 1922 Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2016 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	McCain Cemetery, Gandy, Logan County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4219017, -100.4713974
Description	:	Mary Berneice Farmer, 93, of North Platte, died Feb. 19, 2016, at Linden Court in North Platte. Mary was born Aug. 3, 1922, at Anselmo, the first of eight children, to James William and Ellen “Nellie” Cecilia Coan Powers. She grew up and attended school in Anselmo, then graduated from Milburn High School in 1941 with her brother, Bill. Mary later moved to Lingle, Wyoming, to work for her aunt and uncle. While in Wyoming, Mary met Eldon Cooper “Pappy” Farmer, and they were united in marriage on April 8, 1944, in Grant. They lived in Grant and Broken Bow, then... Read More	Mary Berneice Farmer, 93, of North Platte, died Feb. 19, 2016, at Linden Court in North Platte. Mary was born Aug. 3, 1922, at Anselmo, the first of eight children, to James William and Ellen “Nellie” Cecilia Coan Powers. She grew up and attended school in Anselmo, then graduated from Milburn High School in 1941 with her brother, Bill. Mary later moved to Lingle, Wyoming, to work for her aunt and uncle. While in Wyoming, Mary met Eldon Cooper “Pappy” Farmer, and they were united in marriage on April 8, 1944, in Grant. They lived in Grant and Broken Bow, then returned to Grant where Mary worked at a bakery and helped cook for the harvesters. She also helped at the North Platte Canteen during World War II. In 1953, Mary and Pappy moved to Ogallala. Mary was employed by Goodall Electric and worked as a line supervisor until 1961, when they moved to North Platte. Mary then worked for W.T. Grants and Woolworth’s. She also worked in the housekeeping department at Great Plains Regional Medical Center and Linden Manor until she retired. Mary was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. In 2010, she moved to Linden Court. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Pappy, in 2006; her parents, James and Nellie Powers; a brother, Bill Powers; four sisters, Laverne McCorvill, Patty Ryan, Betty Tully and Delma Powers; and brother-in-law, Leo Schmid. Survivors include her two sons, Adelbert “Tuck” (Joan) Farmer, of Stapleton, and Gary (June) Farmer, of North Platte; three grandchildren, Theresa Farmer, of Tryon, Letitia “Tish” (Craig) Dailey, of North Platte, and Chad (Heather) Farmer, of Stapleton; two great-grandchildren, Logan (Alisa) Dailey, of Valentine, and Colton Dailey, of Spearfish, South Dakota; a sister, Lois Schmid; and brother, Patrick Powers, both of Broken Bow; and many nieces, nephews and other family. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Robert Weist officiating. Burial will follow at the McCain Cemetery southeast of Stapleton. Odean Colonial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mary Berneice Powers Farmer's memorial is located at: McCain Cemetery, Gandy, Logan County, USA.
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Mary Berneice Powers Farmer death on 19 Feb 2016 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4219017
Longitude: -100.4713974

Family Members:

Parent

James William Powers

(1889 - 1975)

Ellen “Nellie” Coan Powers

(1898 - 1981)

Spouse

Eldon C. “Pappy” Farmer

(1920 - 2006)

Siblings

Patrick Leroy “Pat” Powers

(1925 - 2016)

Leverne Irene Powers McCarville

(1927 - 1990)

Delma Delores Powers

(1933 - 1935)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. McCain Cemetery
Gandy, Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4219017, -100.4713974

2. Saint Johns Cemetery
Gandy, Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4655991, -100.4828033

3. Garfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3861008, -100.3878021

4. Myrtle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3443985, -100.5971985

5. Loup Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4700012, -100.6841965

6. Arnold Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4089012, -100.1903000

7. Kilmer Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3025017, -100.2347031

8. Powell Canyon Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4543991, -100.1280975

9. Tallin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2625504, -100.1762543

10. Good Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2635994, -100.8114014

11. Svea Dal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1333008, -100.2778015

12. Antelope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1180992, -100.2936020

13. Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5892960, -100.8585770

14. Woldheim Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3852997, -100.0246964

15. Lone Star Cemetery
McPherson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7106000, -100.7129000

16. New Hope Church Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1410141, -100.1987457

17. North Platte Cemetery
North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1481018, -100.7705994

18. McCullough Cemetery
Maxwell, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0694008, -100.5243988

19. Stop Table Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2350006, -100.0642014

20. Episcopal Church of Our Savior Columbarium
North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369000, -100.7650000

21. Sand Valley Cemetery
Callaway, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2775002, -100.0242004

22. Maranatha Bible Camp Cemetery
Maxwell, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0608400, -100.5617400

23. Schreyer Homestead Family Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3330100, -99.9769800

24. Cliff Table Cemetery
Merna, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4694100, -99.9626800