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     His Social Security Number was 505-26-5796.⁷ Raymond Frank Roberts Raymond F. Roberts, 64, of Maxwell died Wednesday at a Lincoln hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1923, in North Platte to William and Jessie Littrell Roberts and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Ima Callahan on April 15, 1961, and they moved to Maxwell from Scottsbluff in 1963. Mr. Roberts retired in 1986 after working as a pump operator for the North Platte City Water Department for eight years. He was a member of the Brady VFW Post and was acting chaplain. Survivors include his wife, Ima; a daughter, Radene Roberts of Canon City, Colo; four stepsons, Freddryck Barfoot of Portland, Ore., David Barfoot of Nashua, N.H., Bryan Barfoot of Lincoln and Edward Barfoot of Maxwell; two stepdaughters, Myrna Cassel of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Laura Hartman of Scottsbluff; two sisters, Enid Christensen of Kansas City, Kan., and Virginia Peckham of Brady; 12 step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren.² He was buried at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 S Spur 56a, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^8,4 He was born on October 23, 1923 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^{7,2,8,3,9,4,5} He married Berdene Marilyn Hilderbrand in November, 1942 at Kansas.^10,11 Raymond Frank Roberts married Ima Mae Callahan on April 15, 1961.^2,12 Raymond Frank Roberts died on September 9, 1987 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 63.^2,8,9,4

     Enid May Roberts was buried at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 S Spur 56a, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^5,8,9 Her Social Security Number was 507-64-5788.¹⁰ She was born on August 10, 1925 at Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^10,5,8,2,3,9 As of October 1, 1945,her married name was Christensen.⁵ She married Richard Arthur Christensen on October 1, 1945 at Nebraska.⁵ Enid May Roberts died on December 16, 2003 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 78.^10,5,8,9 She KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Enid M. Christensen, 78, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Maxwell and North Platte, died Dec. 16, 2003, after a year long battle with leukemia. She was born Aug. 10, 1925, to William Lloyd and Jessie M. Littrell Roberts at Maxwell. She attended and graduated from Maxwell Public School in 1943. She taught for a year at O’Fallon School before she married Richard Christensen on Oct. 1, 1945. They resided in Maxwell until 1985, when they retired and moved to Kansas City, Mo. Richard preceded her in death in March 1998. Mrs. Christensen was a member of the Avondale Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo., and taught Sunday school for 15 years there. She was an active member of the Prime Timers and served as a program director. She was also a Sunday school teacher at the Berean Church in North Platte, for many years. One of life’s blessings was that she was able to see each of her children and grandchildren accept Jesus as their personal Savior. She was a 4-H leader for Busy Bees Club. She traveled to see her children in Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arizona regularly. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities. She always celebrated their accomplishments in academics and sports. She enjoyed stitchery and had made each grandchild a special baby blanket to be cherished and used for her great-grandchildren now and to come. Survivors include four daughters, Karen Pounds of Yukon, Okla., Susan (Paul) Evans of Bayard, Dena (Wesley) Wehrman and Kerry (David) Coombe, all of Kansas City, Mo; five sons, Bob (Phyllis) Christensen, Karl (Nancy) Christensen, all of Maxwell, Eric (Georgetta) Christensen of Mesa, Ariz., David (Sharon) Christensen of Papillion, and Jonathan Christensen of Holdrege; 20 grandchildren, Christine (Timm) Wilson of Kearney, James (Michelle) Christensen of Kansas City, Sgt. John Christensen of Japan, Elizabeth (Rob) Mintz of Charleston, S. C., Sara (Mitch) Brickey, Tim (Gayla) Pounds, Katie Pounds, all of Yukon, Okla., Michael Wehrman of New Haven, Conn., Andrew Wehrman of Fayetteville, Ark., Richard Evans of Bayard, Colleen, Patrick, and Ruth Christensen of Maxwell, Joshua, Caleb, and Lydia Christensen of Mesa, Rachel and Morgan Coombe of Kansas City, and Zachariah and Abraham Christensen of Papillion; nine great-grandchildren, Jacob and Clayton Wilson, Allixandra, Abigail and Jacob Brickey, Brannen and Colton Pounds, and Tristram and Luke Christensen. She was also a grandmother to 17 foster children. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Berean Church with the Rev. Tom Walker officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. on December 19, 2003.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 520-24-2350.² Ima Mae Callahan was buried at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 S Spur 56a, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.³ She Ima M. Roberts, 71, formerly of Maxwell, died Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. She was born Oct. 2, 1918, near Hershey to Arthur and Lulu White Callahan and graduated from Platte Valley High School, west of North Platte, in 1937. She married Raymond F. Roberts in April 1961 in Scottsbluff and moved to Maxwell in 1968. He died in 1987. Mrs. Roberts moved to Cozad in 1988 and to Kansas City in 1989 to be near her daughter. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Maxwell. Survivors include her four sons, David Barfoot of Nashua, N.H., Freddryck Barfoot of Portland, Ore., Bryan Barfoot of Lincoln and Edward Barfoot of North Platte; two daughters, Myrna Cassel of Kansas City and Laura (Mrs. Duane) Hartman of Scottsbluff; two sisters, Ruby (Mrs. Eldon) Price of Cozad and Ada (Mrs. Lee) Newby of Sequim, Wash; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.⁴ She was born on October 2, 1918 at Hershey, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^3,4,2 As of April 15, 1961,her married name was Roberts.¹ She married Raymond Frank Roberts, son of William Lloyd Roberts and Jessie May Littrell, on April 15, 1961.^1,4 Ima Mae Callahan died on June 3, 1990 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 71.^3,4

     Richard Arthur Christensen was buried at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 S Spur 56a, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^2,3,7 His Social Security Number was 508-48-7835.⁸ He was born on January 8, 1921 at North Platteville, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^2,8,4,5,6,7 He married Enid May Roberts, daughter of William Lloyd Roberts and Jessie May Littrell, on October 1, 1945 at Nebraska.¹ Richard Arthur Christensen died on March 19, 1998 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 77.^2,8,3,7 He Richard A. Christensen, 77, Kansas City, MO, died Thursday, March 19, 1998, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO; Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Berean Fundamental Church in North Platte, NE, with burial at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE. Memorial on March 21, 1998.³

     Her Social Security Number was 505-36-6381.⁵ Virginia L. Roberts was buried at North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^6,4 She Virginia L. Peckham, 67, of Brady, died Nov. 20, 1998, at Graham County Hospital in Safford, Ariz. She was born on May 25, 1931, in Maxwell to William L. and Jessie M. Littrell Roberts. She grew up on the farm and received her education at Maxwell Public School and Hastings College. On Jan. 14, 1950, she married Rich S. Peckham Jr. They lived at Brady where they engaged in operation of the 79 Ranch until full retirement in 1997. They were avid sports fans and golfers. They made their winter home in Thatcher, Ariz., where they spent many winters playing golf and enjoying the company of their many friends there. They also enjoyed traveling to visit their grandchildren. Mrs. Peckham was a member of the Brady Methodist Church where she was active in WSCS. She was also a past member of the American Hereford Association, the Nebraska Cattleman's Association, the Nebraska Cowbelles and numerous other cattle industry organizations. She was active in 4-H leadership and participated in Extension Club. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa (Tyson) Dillard of Oakview, Calif; a son, Jerry (Susan) of Coffeyville, Kan; five grandchildren, Jason of Boulder Colo., Alisha of Manhattan, Kan., Dustin, Jessie and Casey Dillard of Oakview, Calif; and a sister, Enid Christensen of Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers. Burial will be in the North Platte Cemetery.⁴ She was born on May 25, 1931 at Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^5,6,4 As of January 14, 1950,her married name was Peckham.⁴ She married Rich Stetson Peckham Jr. on January 14, 1950.^4,3 Virginia L. Roberts died on November 20, 1998 at Safford, Graham Co., Arizona, at age 67.^5,6,4

     His Social Security Number was 508-46-9405.⁶ Rich Stetson Peckham Jr. was buried at North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,3 He Rich S. Peckham Jr., 70, of Brady died March 11, 1998, at Tucson (Ariz.) Medical Center Hospice. He was born May 28, 1927, in Omaha to Rich S. and Edith Peterson Peckham. On Jan. 14, 1950, he married Virginia L. Roberts. They lived at Brady, where he engaged in operation of the 79 Ranch until his retirement in 1997. The couple spent many winters at their home in Thatcher, Ariz., playing golf, one of his favorite sports. Mr. Peckham was a 60-year member of the Brady Methodist Church, a member of Elks Lodge 985 of North Platte and a past member of the Brady Lions Club. A lifetin1e member of the American Hereford Association, he was a past member of the Nebraska Cattlemen's Association and numerous other cattle industry organizations, where he served in various positions of leadership. He spent a number ot years on the Brady school board. He was an avid sports enthusiast and Huskers fan. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Teresa (Tyson) Dillard of Oakview, Calif; a son, Jerry (Susan) of Coffeyville, Kan; five grandchildren, Jason Peckham of Boulder, Colo., Alisha Peckham of Manhattan, Kan., and Dustin, Jessie and Casey Dillard of Oakview, Calif; and a sister, Marian Mihane of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his parents. Burial will be in the North Platte Cemetery.³ He was born on May 28, 1927 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^6,1,3,4,5 He married Virginia L. Roberts, daughter of William Lloyd Roberts and Jessie May Littrell, on January 14, 1950.^2,3 Rich Stetson Peckham Jr. died on March 11, 1998 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 70.^6,1,3

     Donald Robert "Bob" Christensen was buried at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 S Spur 56a, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 507-64-5789.⁵ He was born on November 11, 1946 at North Platteville.^1,5,4,2 He married Phyllis Anderson on January 27, 1967.¹ Donald Robert "Bob" Christensen died on March 25, 2004 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 57.^1,5,4 He MAXWELL - Donald Robert "Bob" Christensen, 57, of Maxwell died March 25, 2004, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. He was born Nov. 11, 1946, to Richard A. and Enid Roberts Christensen at North Platte. He was raised at Maxwell, where he graduated from high school in 1965. He entered the first class at Mid-Plains Community College. On Jan. 27, 1967, he married Phyllis Anderson at North Platte. He entered the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Bangkok, Thailand. He returned to Maxwell to the family farm until 1983, when he became an independent truck driver. He drove until April 2002, when he retired due to ill health. He received the Million Mile Safe Driving Award from Cornhusker Motor Lines. Mr. Christensen was a member of the Berean Church, where he taught Sunday school and ushered. He also served on the Maxwell Town Board and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of Maxwell; two daughters, Christine (Timm) Wilson of Kearney and Elizabeth (Robert) Mintz of Charleston, S.C; two sons, James (Michelle) Christensen of Kansas City, Mo., and John F. Christensen of Masawa, Japan; four sisters, Karen Pounds of Yukon, Okla., Susan (Paul) Evans of Bayard, Dena (Wesley) Wehrman of Kansas City, and Kerry (David) Coombe of Kansas City; four brothers, Karl (Nancy) Christensen of Maxwell, Eric (Georgetta) Christensen of Mesa, Ariz., David (Sharon) Christensen of Papillion and Jonathan Christensen of Holdrege; and four grandsons, Jacob, Clayton, Tristram and Luke. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials are suggested to the church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at North Platte Berean Church with the Rev. Tom Walker officiating. Burial will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell with military honors graveside. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. today and Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte.
on March 27, 2004.¹