Darlene D. Woodside

Darlene D. Woodside, 76, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, died Thursday, September 08, 2011, at the Christian Homes in Holdrege, Nebraska. She was born on July 19, 1935, in Benkelman, Nebraska, Darlene was one of eight children to Dietrick and Mary (Bernard) Steinbeck. She attended school in Benkelman, following school Darlene cared for her mother and then took care of her father. Darlene was introduced to Paul Woodside by a mutual friend. They were united in marriage on May 29, 1956. To this union one son was born: Randy. Paul was in the Marines and was stationed at Barstow, California. When he was Honorably Discharged they moved to Lexington, Nebraska, where she lived the majority of her life. Darlene had lived in Kearney the past eight years before residing with her husband at the Christian Homes in Holdrege. Darlene and Paul attended a small Baptist Church in the country east of Lexington. The church now sits at the Dawson County Historical Society. She enjoyed watching T.V., listening to country music and was a very good cook. Darlene also made Latch-hook Rugs with her husband Paul. They used to play a lot of cards especially pitch and every year they planned a trip to the Cheyenne Frontier Days for the rodeo. Survivors include her husband: Paul Woodside of Holdrege, Nebraska One Son: Randy and wife Deborah Woodside of Lexington, Nebraska One grandson: Ryan Woodside of Lincoln, Nebraska Two sisters: Mildred “Babe” Stem of Laverne, Oklahoma & Bernita Conklin of Topeka, Kansas Sister-In-Law: Karen Steinbeck of Palisade, Nebraska Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers: Marvin, Everett, Duane “Pete”, Dale & Leo. Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 12, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Al Cole, officiating. Visitation will be Monday, September 12, 2011 from 9-11 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Inurnment will be at a later date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, in Maxwell, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Christian Homes Nursing Staff, 1923 W. 4th St. Holdrege, NE 68949 Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through :reynoldslovefuneralhome.com