Doris Greder

Doris Greder, of North Platte, went to be with her Lord with her family at her side on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the age of 80.

Doris was born to Dorothy and Lyle Best of Stapleton, on October 27, 1938, in North Platte. The family lived in Broken Bow until they moved to Wood Lake when Doris was 4 years old. The Best kids, Doris, Louise (her sister and best friend) and brother Jim, attended a one room country school. During her early school years, Doris rode her black and white horse, Spot, to school. She attended Ainsworth High School where she participated in FHA and graduated in 1957. Doris also served as Jobs Daughters Honored Queen.

After graduating, Doris lived and worked in Valentine until she married Gary Arthur Greder, June 21, 1959, at Wood Lake, NE. They moved that fall to Lincoln to attend the University of Nebraska. They lived in Lincoln until Gary graduated from College in 1962. They moved to Halsey for a short time before moving to North Platte in May of 1964 when Gary accepted a job with Nebraska School Lands. Doris and Gary welcomed 3 children, Gregory, Paige and Grant and were married for nearly 57 years when he died in 2016.

Doris was a loving mother and homemaker and continued her education one class at a time until she graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1993. She worked as Librarian at Buffalo School and was employed by the American Heart Association and the Nebraska Children's Home for 20 years.

Doris was steadfast in her Christian faith. She and Gary joined the First United Methodist Church in 1964, where they were active members, participating in many bible studies. Doris regularly attended Circle giving of her time and talents and was part of the Lunch Bunch. She belonged to the UMW for 55 years and held many local, district and state offices over the years. She also attended five national UMW conventions, each in a different state.

Doris deeply loved all her family and friends, never missing a birthday or milestone. She cherished being with her children and grandchildren, enthusiastically attending all their activities. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years and was a 4-H Leader for 25 years. She also liked to solve crossword puzzles, attend family reunions and travel. She and Gary traveled to most states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and even visited the Holy Land.

Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; brothers-in-law, Carl Knoedler and Gail Greder.

Doris is survived by her children, Greg (Tezra) Greder, of Lincoln, Paige (Brian) Maassen, of Hershey, and Grant (Sarah) Greder, of Lincoln; seven grandchildren, Jordan (Megan) Maassen, of North Platte, Amber (Kyle) Krula, of Rogers, Landan Maassen, of Park City, Utah, Trevallion and Gianna Greder, of Lincoln and Nash and Ryder Greder, of Lincoln; three great-grandchildren, Teagan, Carlan and Houstan Maassen; sister, Louise Knoedler, of Camarillo, California; brother, Jim Best, of Lakewood, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Karen (Brent) Johnson, of Johnstown and Sharon (Jay) Stombaugh, of Lexington; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Wood Lake. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Lincoln County 4-H or First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.