Warren Shults

W arren Shults, age 85, of North Platte, passed away at Linden Court on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Warren was born at Maywood to Glen and Berniece (Doudna) Shults on October 23, 1934. He grew up in the Maywood, Curtis and Wallace areas then worked on different ranches.

Warren later went to work for Wilson Brothers then Musgrove Construction where he became a supervisor. By 1969 he started Shults Construction and went on to build some of the best and most beautiful homes in North Platte. After he semi-retired in 2003, Warren headed to the golf course where he was lucky enough to hit 2 hole-in-ones!

On November 13, 1954, Warren was united in marriage to Evelyn ‘Evie’ Hughes in Raton, New Mexico. They made their home in Grant before moving to North Platte in ’59.

Warren was a member of the Home Builders Association, Moose and Elks. He loved boating and fishing with his family in Spokane, Washington, and going to Husker games. Warren also enjoyed following his grandkids in their sporting activities, but most importantly, he loved and cared for his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Berniece; brother, Glen Dean Shults; and sister, Cora Osterhoudt.

Warren is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Evie, and son, Mark (Diane) Shults, all of North Platte; daughter, Vickie (Denny) Evans, of Spokane, Washington; grandkids, Shawn (Dan) Pilkinton, Michael (Melissa) Shults, Natalie (Judd) Songster and Bobby Shults (Carleigh Smith); great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, Alyssa, Haley, Noah, Ollie and Pyper; his sister, Elaine Knaus, of Kearney; and other family members.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to First United Methodist Church.