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     His Social Security Number was 523-16-7737.⁸ Melvin Earl Basey was born on July 27, 1921 at Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^8,4 He married Edith Burenice "Ede" Heilman on March 17, 1946 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.^2,9 Melvin Earl Basey died on January 16, 1997 at King Co., Washington, at age 75.^8,3

     Her Social Security Number was 524-12-0597.⁶ Lila May Basey was born on October 24, 1923 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,6 As of circa 1941,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Unknown Hall circa 1941.¹ As of circa 1959,her married name was Miller.¹ Lila May Basey married Unknown Miller circa 1959.¹ As of circa 1960,her married name was Stainbrook.¹ Lila May Basey married Unknown Stainbrook circa 1960.¹ As of circa 1969,her married name was Stoddard.¹ Lila May Basey married Unknown Stoddard circa 1969.¹ As of circa 1973,her married name was Griffin.¹ Lila May Basey married Unknown Griffin circa 1973.^2,1,5 Lila May Basey died in August, 1990 at age 66.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 523-20-0681.⁶ Erma June Basey was buried at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens, 4701 Christensen Road, Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming.⁷ She married Dale Edward Nickerson.^3,7 Her married name was Nickerson. Erma June Basey was born on June 14, 1926 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.^3,6,2,7 As of 1948,her married name was O'Cain.⁸ She married Carroll Kemmerlin O'Cain in 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.⁸ Erma June Basey and Carroll Kemmerlin O'Cain were divorced in March, 1957 at Brevard Co., Florida.⁹ Erma June Basey died on December 27, 1998 at Wyoming at age 72.^6,7,10

     Dale Wayne Basey married Juanita Jeanne Unknown.² Dale Wayne Basey was born on January 21, 1935 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.^4,5,2 He died on May 16, 2011 at Longmont, Boulder Co., Colorado, at age 76.^5,2 He Dale Wayne Basey of Longmont died at his home on Monday, May 16, 2011, at the age of 76. Dale was born on January 21, 1935, in Clay Center, Nebraska. He moved to Greeley, Colorado, at a young age and attended Greeley schools. He graduated from Greeley High School in 1953, then attended the University of Colorado for two years. Mr. Basey worked at Cook's Self Service Drug store and the Weld County General Hospital in Greeley. He lived for one year in Seattle, Washington, where he worked at King County Hospital. Mr. Basey then returned to Denver, Colorado, and worked for 12 years at Gates Rubber Co. in the Data Processing Department. He drove a school bus for the Longmont schools and sold real estate for the Hearth Co. He then went to work for the Longmont COOP Association (American Price COOP) for 26 years in sales and propane delivery and as a store manager (Berthoud) and retired in February 2000. He was an active member in the churches of the Disciples of Christ, in the First Christian Church of Longmont and for the remainder of his life in the Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Niwot. Mr. Basey's interests were stamp collecting, photography and collecting old cameras. He enjoyed RV camping and yearly vacations with his wife, Juanita Jeanne, and his daughter, Beverly. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wood and Nettie Basey of Edger, Nebraska, and Ira and Zella Overton of Clay Center, Nebraska; parents Lloyd and Lora Basey of Greeley; two brothers, Harold Basey of Greeley and Melvin Basey of Bellevue, Washington; and two sisters, Erma Nickerson and Lila Griffith, both of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mr. Basey is survived by his wife, Juanita Jeanne of Longmont; a daughter, Beverly Basey-Jones; her husband, Stephen Jones; two grandchildren, Katie and Craig Jones of Pojoaque, New Mexico; nine brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews in Ohio, Wyoming and Colorado. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, with family present to greet friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at Rocky Mountain Christian Church Niwot Campus, 9447 Niwot Road. Cremation is under the care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dale Basey Memorial Fund to be used for a public outdoor bench and can be mailed to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. on May 18, 2011.²

     Norma Claar was born on October 10, 1921.² She married Harold Lloyd Basey, son of Lloyd Harold Basey and Lora Mae Overton, on March 16, 1941 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.¹ As of March 16, 1941,her married name was Basey.¹

     Dale Edward Nickerson married Erma June Basey, daughter of Lloyd Harold Basey and Lora Mae Overton.^3,1 Dale Edward Nickerson was buried at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens, 4701 Christensen Road, Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming.^1,2 He was born on October 13, 1924 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.^1,4,2 He died on May 20, 2005 at Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming, at age 80.^1,4,2 He Dale Edward Nickerson, 80, of Cheyenne died May 20 at Cheyenne Healthcare Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Greeley, Colo., and lived here for more than 56 years. He was a construction worker. Mr. Nickerson was a member of First Christian Church, Diesel Control, Elks, Moose, Boy Scout troop No. 124 and was a former scout master and served on the Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade Committee. He is survived by six children, Gordon Nickerson of Englewood, Colo., Donna Morrell of Cheyenne, Judith Roche of McKenna, Wash., and Kim Nickerson, Linda Parrott, and Douglas Nickerson, all of Cheyenne; a brother, Gerald Nickerson of Fort Collins, Colo; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma J. Nickerson on Dec. 27, 1998; his parents, Floyd Leslie and Opal Nickerson; a brother, Robert Nickerson; and a sister, Evelyn Brown. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with the Rev. J.D. Megason officiating. Interment will be in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Douglas Nickerson Jr., Cory Nickerson, Jacob McLaury, Justin Brakefield, Lewis Morrell and Joe Lorentz. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation. on May 24, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 505-09-3558.⁶ Clarence Lloyd Overton was buried at Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.^7,2 He was born on May 17, 1901 at Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska; His gravestone has a birth date of May 27, 1901.^3,6,1,7,2 He married Dorothy Iola Leiter on January 17, 1934.⁸ Clarence Lloyd Overton married Rachel Anna Robertson on June 29, 1954.^3,2,9 Clarence Lloyd Overton died on April 19, 1980 at Nebraska at age 78.^6,7,2 He Clarence L. Overton, 78, a retired Alliance barber, died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. He was born May 27, 1901 in Nelson and came to the Alliance area in the early 1930s. He married the former Rachel Robertson on June 29, 1954 and she survives at the home 216 Toluca. He was a member of the First Baptist Church the Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a son, Larry of Ft. Morgan, Colo; a daughter, Gayle Howell of Gering; a sister, Carrie Young of Riverside, Calif; and by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bates-Landa Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Lloyd officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. on April 21, 1980.²

     Dorothy Iola Leiter was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska.³ Her Social Security Number was 508-28-2030.⁴ She was born on October 16, 1912 at Brush, Morgan Co., Colorado.^4,1 She married Clarence Lloyd Overton, son of Ira Oliver Overton and Zella Zora Felton, on January 17, 1934.² As of January 17, 1934,her married name was Overton.² As of 1955,her married name was Yoakum.¹ Dorothy Iola Leiter married George Yoakum in 1955.¹ Dorothy Iola Leiter died on May 24, 2004 at Hemingford, Box Butte Co., Nebraska, at age 91.^4,1

     Gayle Irene Overton was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^1,7 She was born on August 29, 1934 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,1,7 As of May 29, 1953,her married name was Howell.⁴ She married Darnello H. Howell on May 29, 1953 at Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota.^2,4,1,7 Gayle Irene Overton died on January 14, 2019 at Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, at age 84.¹ She Gayle I. Howell (Overton), 84, of Gering, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at Heritage Estates in Gering. She set a fine example of fighting cancer with dignity. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Central Church of Christ in Gering with Pastor Herb Rainey officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2019 at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. Gayle was born August 29, 1934 in Clay Center, Nebraska to Clarence and Dorothy (Leiter) Overton. The family moved to Alliance when Gayle was four months old. She graduated from Alliance High School with the class of 1952. Gayle married Darnello H. Howell on May 29, 1953 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Seven children were born to this union. She loved Darnello to the day she passed. She was always saying he was handsome and the best thing in her life. She was full of forgiveness and Darnello said she was the wind beneath his wings. They loved each other to the end. They could often be found drinking coffee together with friends. Their Friday night dates were spent people-watching at the old Wal-Mart in Scottsbluff. They would grab a hamburger and a drink and hang out in the parking lot watching people come and go. Gayle worked for Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as a secretary for 33 years retiring in 1999. She made many friends and acquaintances through the years. Gayle was a giving and caring person. Her smile said it all. She loved going to garage sales and auctions. She enjoyed spending time at her daughter, Janet’s house. Janet especially appreciated all the time her parents spent together taking care of her place, mowing and feeding the birds, geese and fish. Gayle said going to Janet’s was her “relaxation”. She liked the outdoors and also spent time visiting the Riverside Zoo and the Wildcat Hills. Gayle was an amazing mother and always busy with her family. She took a lot of time attending parent teacher conferences for seven children, going to band concerts and rooting for the Gering Bulldog football team. She loved the Nebraska Cornhuskers and proudly wore her red Nebraska shirt. We as her children are proud of our Mom. She was a good example of faith and she always read her Bible and prayed when hard decisions needed to be made. She was also an example of endurance through good and bad times. We’ll miss her wisdom and guidance, but most of all we will miss her big, beautiful smile. Her previous boss, T.J. always told her, “keep smiling or you will get wrinkles.” So everyone keep smiling! Survivors include her children, Janet Howell, Jeane Warfield, Julie (Gary) Ballinger, James (Mary) Howell, Jeff (Caroline) Howell and Jodell (Andy) Augustyn; grandchildren, Bryan (Billie), Derrick (Monica), Troy (Kyna), Tracy (Aaron), Madison, Zachary, Alison, Tamara (Paul), Trevor, AJ (Candy) and Michael (Elizabeth); great grandchildren, Angello, Calin, Aspen, Arkaya, Lane, Oden, Rylee, Brodee, Kolter, Samantha, Grace, Drew, Emily, Grace, Avilene and Aspen; brother, Larry Overton; nephews, Mike, Dan and Allen; and sister in law, Donna Bolek and family. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Jay; and grandson, Travis; father and step-mother, Clarence and Rachel Overton; mother and step-father, Dorothy and George Yoakum; and sisters in law, Delores Jensen and Geraldine Overton. on January 20, 2019.¹

     Darnello H. Howell was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 513-24-2644.⁴ He was born on June 9, 1930 at Baldwin City, Douglas Co., Kansas.^5,4,1,3 He married Gayle Irene Overton, daughter of Clarence Lloyd Overton and Dorothy Iola Leiter, on May 29, 1953 at Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota.^5,1,2,3 Darnello H. Howell died on October 8, 2009 at Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, at age 79.^4,1,3 He Darnello H. Howell, 79, of Gering, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at his home. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor David Adams officiating. Interment will be held at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering with military honors being rendered by the United States Marine Corps Funeral Honor Guard. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Jolliffe Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Old Timers Group (AA) where he had been the secretary/treasurer for 25 years. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Darnello was born in Baldwin City, Kan., June 9, 1930, the son of Donald and Lola (Ledeboer) Howell. He moved to Alliance in 1948 where he attended Alliance High School then entered the Merchant Marines in 1948. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp in August 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1953. Darnello served in the Korean War. He married Gayle Overton May 29, 1953, in Hot Springs, S.D. and to this union they were blessed with seven children. During his lifetime he and Gayle farmed at Veteran and Torrington, Wyo; north of Morrill and east of Scottsbluff. They moved to Scottsbluff in 1965. Darnello worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co., Lindsay Soft Water, Cannon Bros Ford, and other auto dealers in the area, Magnolia Mobile Homes and then into Life Insurance. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed Louis L'Amour westerns and was a regular at the Thursday night auction in Gering. He enjoyed garage sales, listening to Paul Harvey and Tradio. Darnello raised his children to appreciate nature. They spent many a summer at the Wildcat Hills, Riverside Zoo and Scottsbluff Bluff National Monument. He and Mom enjoyed feeding the birds, rabbits and squirrels that visited their yard each morning. He taught all of his children to appreciate life, to enjoy nature, and to do our best no matter what the job. Darnello also taught us all how to cook and mechanic. As his children we all come to one conclusion; we didn't always appreciate his discipline as kids, but as adults the things he taught us has benefited us throughout our lives and we appreciate his care and wisdom in helping us. We will truly miss him and his advice. Survivors include his loving wife, Gayle of 56 years; children, Janet Howell of Gering, Jeane Warfield of Alliance, Julie (Gary) Ballinger of Scottsbluff, James D. (Mary) Howell of Everette, Wash., Jody (Andy) Augustyn of Loup City, Neb., and Jeff (Caroline) Howell of Edmond, Okla; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren with another on the way in February; sisters, Donna Bolek and Delores Jensen both of Riley, Kan; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents Donald (Lola) Howell; father and mother-in-law, Clarence (Rachel) Overton, George (Dorothy) Yoakum; youngest son, Jay Lindsay Howell; grandson, Travis Lee Ballinger, and stepfather, Alvin Deines preceded him in death. The family of Darnello Howell would like to thank each and every one of our family and friends for your help, support and friendship and have very much appreciated all of your phone calls and visits. He will be missed greatly by all of his family and friends. on October 12, 2009.¹

     Jay Lindsay Howell was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^3,4 She was born on January 11, 1965 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^1,3,4 She died on October 27, 1990 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 25.^3,4 She SCOTTSBLUFF — Funeral services for former Gering resident Jay Lindsay Howell, 25, will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with the Rev. Thomas P. Jones officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery at Gering. Howell died Saturday, Oct. 27, 1990 at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A memorial has been established for his daughter. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. He was born Jan 11, 1965, at Scottsbluff to Darnell and Gayle (Overton) Howell. He grew up and received his early education in Gering and graduated from high school in Lincoln. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Nicole Howell, Houston, Texas; his parents of Gering; brothers James of Everett, Wash., and Jeffrey of Oklahoma City, Okla; sisters Janet Howell of Rapid City, S.D., Jeane Warfield of Alliance, Julie Ballinger of Gering and Jodell Hefley of Lincoln; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Deines of Riley Kan., and Dorothy Yoakum of Hemingford. on October 31, 1990.⁴

     Larry Dean Overton was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ He was born on August 8, 1937 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.^2,1 He married Geraldine Dickerson on August 30, 1959 at Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^6,1 Larry Dean Overton died on November 21, 2020 at Brush, Morgan Co., Colorado, at age 83.¹ He Larry D. Overton, 83, longtime music educator in the Fort Morgan School District, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. He was born August 8, 1937, in Alliance, NE to Clarence & Dorothy Overton. Larry married Geraldine Dickinson on August 30, 1959. In 1960 he graduated from Chadron State College with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. He later earned a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He taught band in Madison, Nebraska after graduating in 1960 and then in 1964 he started his 35-year career in Fort Morgan, retiring in 1999. He initially taught both band and orchestra in Fort Morgan and later concentrated on the orchestra program in the Fort Morgan School District teaching 4th and 5th graders as well as the High School Program. He also filled the rest of his evenings giving private lessons, working with the High School Chamber Orchestra and the annual Musical Pit Orchestra. He served as a music adjudicator for CHSSA for 21 years. He also served as choir director at both the United Methodist Church and the United Presbyterian Church for a total of 19 years. Larry received the rare honor of being inducted into the CHSAA Hall of Fame as a music educator and is also a member of the Chadron State College Music Teacher's Hall of Fame. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren, spending time at his cabin in Red Feather Lakes, fishing and bird hunting. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and was an avid Cornhusker Fan. Survivors include his three sons and their families, Mike (Christie) of Boone, IA; Dan (Tara) of Fort Collins, CO, Alan (Amy) of Windsor, CO; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 1 sister, Gayle, and his parents. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the Fort Morgan United Methodist Church. It will also be available on United Methodist Church Facebook Live. Concluding Services and interment will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill, NE at 3:00 PM. on November 27, 2020.¹

     Geraldine Dickerson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ Her Social Security Number was 508-48-9544.³ She was born on March 6, 1940 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^3,1 She married Larry Dean Overton, son of Clarence Lloyd Overton and Dorothy Iola Leiter, on August 30, 1959 at Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^1,2 As of August 30, 1959,her married name was Overton.¹ Geraldine Dickerson died on March 13, 2002 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 62.^3,1 She Geraldine Overton, 62, of Fort Morgan, Colo., died Wednesday, March 13, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver after suffering a ruptured aneurysm on Tuesday. Funeral services were March 18 at the Fort Morgan United Methodist Church. Concluding services and interment were March 19 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. The Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary of Fort Morgan is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for the Fort Morgan United Methodist Women's Group. She was born March 6, 1940, in Scottsbluff to Gerry & Roberta Dickinson. She married Larry Overton on Aug. 30, 1959, in Morrill. The Overton family moved to Fort Morgan in 1964. Mrs. Overton enjoyed reading, gardening, playing the piano and writing poetry. She had several of her poems published and won a first place award for a poem by the National Poet Society. Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. She was an active member of the Fort Morgan United Methodist Church and served as president of the United Methodist Womens Group and was a state representative to the UMW. She was also a member of PEO Chapter S. At the time of her death, Geraldine worked as a substitute teacher for the RE-3 School District in Fort Morgan. She was also a member of the Fort Morgan, Colorado and National Education Associations. She was preceded in death by one brother and her father. Survivors include her husband, Larry, of Fort Morgan; son, Michael of Boone, Iowa; son, Daniel of Windsor, Colo; son, Alan of Eaton, Colo; mother, Roberta Dickinson of Morrill; sister, Sharon Karnes of Morrison, Colo; sister, Doris MacDonald of Scottsbluff and seven grandchildren. on March 20, 2002.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 506-32-1381.⁵ Carrie Leona Overton was born on September 1, 1903 at Nebraska.^2,5,1 She married Raymond Richard "Ray" Young on October 25, 1922.² As of October 25, 1922,her married name was Young. Carrie Leona Overton died on January 21, 1994 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 90.^5,1

     Raymond Richard "Ray" Young was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.³ He was born on February 6, 1895 at Burchard, Pawnee Co., Nebraska.^3,1,4 He married Carrie Leona Overton, daughter of Ira Oliver Overton and Zella Zora Felton, on October 25, 1922.³ Raymond Richard "Ray" Young died on August 19, 1961 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.^3,4

     Richard Albert Young married Paula Naranjo.^2,5 Richard Albert Young was born on February 22, 1924 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,3,1