Gertrude Stewart

G ertrude S tewart, of North Platte, died at the Ogallala Hospital on October 13, 2020, which was her 96th birthday.

Gertrude was born at North Platte to Louis and Bertha Bayne on October 13, 1924, and grew up south of Stapleton. After graduating from Stapleton High School, Gertrude attended Kearney Normal School. She taught at several country schools in different communities.

On August 8, 1948. Gertrude was united in marriage to Lawrence Stewart at her parents home and the couple made their home on the ranch. Gertrude was a ranch wife all her life.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Gertrude enjoyed sewing and when the kids were young, she made their clothes. She sewed at the church on Tuesdays, making many quilts. She also enjoyed art club, helping with the Nebraskaland Days Art Show for many years. Gertrude was also active in 4-H as a leader and spent many years helping at the fair.

Gertrude had a good, long life and leaves behind her sons, James (Linda) Stewart, of North Platte, Roger (Ronda) Stewart, of Dunning, and Forrest (Cindy) Stewart, of Cody; daughters, Laura Stewart, of North Platte, and Verlaine Stewart, of El Paso, TX; sisters, Norine Stewart, of McCook, Luetta Millheim, of Hickman and Bertha Thomas, of North Platte; 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 9 great great-grandchildren, and other family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; parents, Louis and Bertha Bayne; and brothers, Floyd and Merrill Bayne.

Cremation was chosen and family will have a private graveside service in Good Hope Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.