Barbara Rector

Barbara Rector, of North Platte, passed away at the age of 86, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at the North Platte Care Center surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born February 8, 1932, to William and Margaret Jackson at Dickens, Nebraska. She grew up in Colorado, living in Platner and Sterling, then North Platte where she attended high school.

On February 21, 1950, Barbara was united in marriage to Jerry Rector. The couple made their home in North Platte where Barbara worked at Tim's Meat Market and Doris' Tavern and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

The most important thing to Barbara was her family and friends who she loved dearly.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry, children, Jody (Duane) Fleck, Bruce Rector, Marcia (Scott) Davis, Robert (Adrienne) Rector, and and sister, Velma (Don) Ryan, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Carrie (Eric) Lienemann, Lisa (Wayne) Bortner, April (John) Baade, Lori (Jason) Hansen, Katy (Bob) Denny, Eric Rector, Josh (Katie) Rector, Megan Rector, Emily (Steven) Perez and Jonathan Rector; great-grandchildren, Jason, Makenzie, Kyler, Riley, Zoey, Emma, Darby, Colbie, Kennedyanne, Isabella, Davis, Karlee, Clara, Brode, Deakota, Taylor, Kiara, Lilly, Jaylee, Jameson and Honor; great great-granddaughter, Arianna; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family and her friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Jackson; brother, Jim Jackson; granddaughter, Leslie Davis; and great-granddaughter, Abby Rector.

Cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore led by Deacon Michael Davis. Inurnment will be at a later date. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your favorite charity. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.