Ann Jared

Marian Ann Wenhold Jared, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the age of 76, after a short battle with cancer.

Ann, the daughter of John and Margaret Wenhold, was born April 13, 1941, in Hagersville, PA. She grew up in Pennsylvania with her sister, Mary Beth, and graduated from the Quaker Town Community High School with the Class of '59. Ann then went on to graduate from the Gale Institute in Minneapolis, MN, and joined Delta Airlines. She worked as a teletypist, reservation agent and did some ticketing. During her seven years with Delta, Ann was able to travel extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Prior to her work with Delta, Ann had worked in the local hospital in Pennsylvania.

Ann later met Allen Jared in San Francisco, CA, and they were united in marriage on August 31, 1968, in the Oakland Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Quentin L. and Mary Cook as their escorts. The couple made their home in North Platte where they owned and operated Jared Floral and Bridal Shop for over 30 years. Ann and Allen were married for nearly 49 years and had a son, John Allen.

Ann was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a kind, caring woman who enjoyed helping others. She spent many years volunteering at various organizations including the hospital, Red Cross and her church, and was a life time member of P.T.A. Ann also helped with the Boy Scouts of America for 34 years and was recognized with the Silver Beaver Award, which is the highest honor in volunteer service you can get.

Ann had many hobbies which included crocheting, reading, researching genealogy, Facebooking, and all kinds of technology. Ann loved bowling and had fun on her senior league that met at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. At the age of 75, Ann earned her Associates Degree in General Studies. She especially loved her family and friends and enjoyed doing different activities with all of them, whether it was picnics or parties, she loved everything that made life good. In essence, Ann lived her life as a moving experience.

The family would like to thank all those who came to visit Ann and for those who prayed for her.

She leaves behind her husband, Allen Jared, their son, John Allen Jared, and grandchildren, Jasmin (Kaitlyn) Blaesi and Kean Jared, all of North Platte; sister, Mary Beth Wenhold, of Perkasie, PA; her family of choice, Scott and Rebekah Odle, of North Platte, and their children and grandchildren; and other family.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Wenhold, and many of their siblings.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore or prior to the service at the church. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.