Vesta Eldora Premer

Vesta Eldora (Ohlson) Premer age 100 departed this life on September 20, 2013 at the Cambridge Manor in Cambridge. She was born north of Bartley on September 11, 1913 to Benjamin Edward and Mable Ellen (Bede) Ohlson.

She attended rural school at District 52 North of Bartley and her last two years at District 45 south of Bartley, graduating from Bartley High School in1931. Following graduation she worked three years in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Albert Caine in McCook. She taught school two years at District 62 and one year at District 77.

Vesta was united in marriage to Noel Guy Premer on August 1, 1936 at Norton, Kansas. They made their home south and east of Bartley. To this union a son James Edward and a daughter Neola Eldora were born. On April 5, 1953 Vesta along with her husband, two children were baptized and became members of the Kemper Memorial United Methodist Church. Vesta was active in Sunday school and church work. She was a member of the United Methodist Women. She also belonged to the Bust Bee Club for over 50 years. Due to Noels poor health they retired and moved their house to Bartley in 1976. Her hobbies included yard, flowers, gardening and quilting. She made quilts for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with many quilt for others. She wrote news for the McCook Gazette and the Cambridge Clarion.

Vesta was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Noel on October 4, 1982; two brothers: Harvey and Leonard Ohlson; and her son James on January 23, 2007.

She is survived by her daughter; Neola and husband Delbert Blake of McCook; daughter-in-law: Lora Premer of Blue Hill, Nebraska; 9 grandchildren: Cynthia (Lonnie) Lawson; Jerry (Donna) Blake; Sheila (Tom) Bales; Angela (Darrin) Samway; Starrlet (Kent) Klute; Rocky (Tracy) Premer; Scott Premer; Brent (Angela) Premer; Dusty (Karen) Premer; 23 great grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; 3 step great great-grandchildren; 2 sister-in-laws: Mavis Ohlson of Cambridge; Willie Ohlson of Gainesville, TX.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 2:30 PM at the Kemper Memorial United Methodist Church in Bartley, NE with Pastor Jeff Wulf officiating. Interment will be in the Bartley Cemetery. Memorials may be left in Vestas name to either the Kemper Memorial United Methodist Church or the Ascera Care Hospice at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.

Services Visitation Monday September 23, 2013 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Lockenour-Jones Mortuary 604 Penn St. Cambridge, NE 69022 Visitation Tuesday September 24, 2013 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Lockenour-Jones Mortuary 604 Penn St. Cambridge, NE 69022 Funeral Service Wednesday September 25, 2013 2:30 PM Kemper United Methodist Church Bartely Bartley, Ne 69020