Pat Owen

Patricia Owen, 75, of North Platte, died unexpectedly at Great Plains Health on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Pat was born to Barney and Anita Broadrick on January 13, 1945, in North Platte. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Howard Deckert, in North Platte. The family moved to California in ’58 then Sterling, Colorado a year later. Pat graduated from Sterling High School in 1963 with the honor of Salutatorian then returned to North Platte to work in banking.

Her career began at North Platte State Bank which later became North Platte National then Western Nebraska National then Wells Fargo. Pat worked her way up in banking, becoming First Vice President of North Platte State Bank. She eventually retired in 2003 after 38 years.

On November 28, 1966, Pat married Kenneth Owen in North Platte and they have been here ever since.

Pat enjoyed traveling, going to lunch with the bank girls, and doing word puzzles. She loved playing games with her grandkids and dearly loved her dogs and family, especially her grandkids.

She leaves behind her husband, Ken, of North Platte; son, Jeff (Cherie) Owen, of Maxwell; brothers, Tom (Theresa) Deckert and Richard (Nancy) Deckert, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Grace, Abigail, Hunter, Hannah, Wyatt, Jack and Henry; as well as other family.

Pat was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Anita and Howard Deckert; and father Barney Broadrick.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. Casual dress is requested and the cemetery requires face coverings. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.