Violet Alma Henry

Violet A. “Vi” Henry, 84, of Callaway, Nebraska, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Callaway Good Samaritan Center in Callaway. She was born October 4, 1923, north of Cozad, Nebraska, to Martin and Alma (Fickenscher) Block. Vi was a graduate of Gothenburg High School and then attended Teacher’s College at Greeley, Colorado. She moved back to Gothenburg where she taught in many country schools between Gothenburg and Cozad. It was during this time she met her future husband, Donald. They were married on October 1, 1947, at Gothenburg, Nebraska. After their marriage they moved to Callaway, Nebraska, near Stop Table. Three daughters were blessed to this union; Alane, Joann and Carol. She was a partner with Donald on the farm, but for a time, worked at Good Samaritan Center in the kitchen. She baked homemade cinnamon rolls, which the staff and residents truly enjoyed. Religion was a driving force in Vi’s life. She was a founding member of the Callaway Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed baking and china painting. She belonged to a China Painting club and painted a lamp for each of the grandchildren when they were confirmed. Vi’s life revolved around her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be so very missed. Survivors include her three daughters: Alane (James) Patterson of Stilwell, Kansas Joann (Mike) Pandorf of Callaway, Nebraska Carol (Duane) Divis of Norfolk, Nebraska Seven grandchildren: Brandon Patterson, David Pandorf, Jodi Pandorf, Jesse (Melissa) Pandorf, Amy Pandorf, Carrie & Kristin Divis. Two step-grandchildren: Robbie & Dan Patterson Two sisters-in-law: Signe Block of Colorado Marge Block of Gothenburg, Nebraska Vi was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald in 1993; four brothers, Walt, Lawrence, Clarence and Arnold and one sister, Lillian Kuhlman. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Callaway Lutheran Church with Fred Werkmeister and Terry Poole, PMA’s officiating. Burial will be in the Stop Table Cemetery near Callaway. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 29, 2008, from 3-5 p.m. at the Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway. Memorials are suggested to the Henry family for later designation. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements. Online reflections or condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.