Rose G. Nelms

Rose Nelms, age 70, passed away in McCook, NE on December 24, 2019, with her husband Roger by her side. She was born in Greeley, Colorado to Harvey and Rachel (Andrews) Cox on May 15, 1949. Due to a hole in her heart at birth, Rose was the 17th person in the world to have open heart surgery at the age of three. She grew up in Eaton, but her family lived in various places through her early years. She graduated from Estes Park High School. She graduated with a degree in Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Her first job teaching was in Culbertson, Nebraska. Rose then married Roger in March 15, 1973 and became a farmers wife and mother to their two children, Amy and Tim. She taught in several schools and was a frequent substitute teacher as she raised their children. Rose enjoyed teaching, reading, sewing, swimming and visiting with family and friends, as well as spending as much time as she could with her five grandsons. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Gene Akins and wife Lois. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, sister Patricia White of Phoenix, AZ, her children Amy and husband Troy Strauch of McCook, Tim and wife Christina of Kearney, and her grandsons, Trevor and Spencer Strauch, and Matthew, Lucas, and Ezekiel Nelms and many other family members and friends. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Thursday, January 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family will be present to greet friends. Memorial Service Memorial United Methodist Church Friday, January 10, 2020 11:00 AM 105 East E Street McCook, Nebraska 69001 Graveside Service Fort McPherson National Cemetery Friday, January 10, 2020 2:30 PM 120047 S Spur 56A Maxwell, Nebraska 69151