Bryon Douglas True

Bryon Douglas True, age 67, of Sutherland, NE, was at home surrounded by his family when he went to his Heavenly home after a battle with cancer on Monday, February 19, 2018.

Bryon was born September 28, 1950, to Dewey and Velda True in Bloomfield, NE, where he grew up. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1969.

Bryon went to work for Central Nebraska Telephone Company in Grant, NE, then a job promotion transferred him to the Sutherland community in '74. He continued working for the phone company as the Local Manager until retiring in 2010. After retiring, Bryon took a job with the Sutherland Public Schools. He worked as a janitor for the next six years and got to know the students and school staff, which he really enjoyed.

On October 16, 1971, Bryon was united in marriage to Patsy L. Coke, in Bloomfield. The couple was blessed with three children, Jason, Jedidiah and Julie, and nearly 47 years of marriage. The family enjoyed camping, boating and skiing (snow and water) together.

Bryon was active in the Sutherland community. He served on the Youth Board and coached youth sports. He also served on the Village Board from 1982-1990 and as chairman from '86-'88, the School Board for a term, was a past member of the Lion's Club, and a member of the Sutherland United Methodist Church where he also served on various committees.

When he wasn't working, Bryon enjoyed hunting, fishing and kayaking. In 2009, he, Patsy and Julie went on a mission trip to Kenya with the church. Bryon loved his family and was a proud Papa to his grandkids, Trystan and Teagan. He will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind his wife, Patsy, of Sutherland; children, Jason True, of Sutherland, Jedidiah (Jenn) True, of Kearney, NE, and Julie Anne True, of Scottsbluff, NE; two grandchildren, Trystan Tre True and Teagan Tre True; sister, Joan (Larry) McCoy, of Wamego, KS; niece, Kate, and nephew, Mitch; great-nephew, Cameron; and other family.

Bryon was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Velda; and sister, Jolene True.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Sutherland United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Sutherland. The casket will be closed.

The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com, prior to the service at the church, or from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the church, Callahan Cancer Center or FOWCUS, to help support orphans in Kenya.