Marlene Sawyer

Marlene Sawyer, 83, of North Platte, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Marlene was born May 24, 1936, at White, Nebraska to Floyd and Gladys Roach. The family later moved to North Platte in 1952 and Marlene graduated from North Platte High School in 1954.

On May 29, 1954, Marlene married Clarence ‘Sonny’ Sawyer in North Platte where they made their home and raised their five children. After the kids were older, Marlene went to work at Memorial Hospital and later Great Plains Regional Medical Center. She worked in Medical Records for over 30 years and retired in 1996.

During their retirement, Marlene and Sonny traveled to Wellton, Arizona where they had their second home. They loved watching the kids and grandkids play sports and later in life Marlene took up playing golf. She was on a league at Lake Maloney and in Wellton.

Marlene was a life member of the First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School and played the piano at church, which she liked to do. Marlene was a devoted wife and mother. She will always be remembered for her fried chicken and her rendition of "Hello Dolly".

She is survived by her children, Pamela (Steve) Graupensperger, of Albany, Oregon, and Mike (Celine) Sawyer, Scott Sawyer (Laurie James) and Julie Skinner (Marty Beyer), all of North Platte; grandkids, Tony (Annia) Sawyer, Chris Sawyer, Jenna (Byron) Riddle, Nick Sawyer, Allison Sawyer, Alec Sawyer, Scott Sawyer and Lindsey Sawyer; great-grandkids, Calvin Sawyer, Zach Sawyer, Cadence Sawyer, Cohen Sawyer, and Baylor, Mya and Quinn Riddle; sister, Elaine (Larry) Gosnell, of North Platte; brother, Lauren Roach, of Silver City, New Mexico; as well as many other family members.

Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny, and their son, Randy; her parents, Floyd and Gladys Roach; and brothers, Al, Floyd Jr., and Dale Roach.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the church.