Terry LaRue

Terry LaRue

Terry LaRue,  age 68, of Chambers, passed away Saturday night Jan. 21, 2012, at the University Medical Center in Omaha.

Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in rural Ewing, with Rev. Leanne Masters officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Phyllis Larson,  pianist, Tim Lambert, and singer, Linda Lambert.

Pallbearers were Pat LaRue, Randy Walnofer, Franklin Kubes, James Kubes, Josh Sandeen, Tyler Giese. Mike Calvillo, Mike Curtis and Darwin Ortez.

Honorary pallbearers were nieces and nephews.

Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery in rural Ewing.

Biglin's Mortuary of O'Neill was in charge of arrangements.

Terry was born on Oct. 22, 1943, in O'Neill to Irwin and Roberta (Cartron) LaRue.

Terry was a farmer and lived with his parents until he became a Northstar Services client in the 1970s. Peggy, Heidi and all the terrific staff were always available for his needs. He had many personal caregivers over the years and loved them all; especially Mary, Eva, and Corine, who helped him for many years; Gert; and his last Northstar caregiver, Kendra.

He lived in an apartment with his housemate, Fred, for many years until Fred's death and then with his house- mate, Alan, for years before his move to the Golden Living Center in June, 2011.

Terry was extremely happy during his time at the nursing home where he loved visiting friends and attending the activities and church services. Terry's favorite hobby was fishing. He loved attending the Northstar birthday parties with his many friends. He looked forward to the Nebraska football games, the state fair, Holt County Fair, Molly's Miracle Makers fund raiser and country western concerts.

He belonged to the Bethany Presbyterian Church of rural Ewing for 50 years. He was also a member of the Eagles Club, People First of Nebraska and competed in Special Olympics.

Terry loved animals and small children. He was a favorite companion  of his nieces and nephews and will be profoundly missed. To Terry there was no such thing as a stranger; just a friend he had yet to greet.

Terry is survived by his aunt, Joyce Stone of Chambers; his three brothers, Lanny LaRue of Atkinson, Danny and Lois LaRue of Scribner and Gary and Charlene LaRue of Chambers; his three sisters, Shirley King and husband Bob of Pilger, LaRee Kubes and husband Les of Madison, and Teresa Sandeen and husband Jeff of Fremont; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and one sister-in-law preceded him in death.