Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Sass) McKinnis, 85
April 3, 1930 ~ July 29, 2015
Gwen was born April 3, 1930, in Bancroft, NE, to Fred and Beatta (Raasch) Sass.
She graduated from Blair High School in 1948.
On June 18, 1950, Gwen married the love of her life, Clair McKinnis, in Blair, NE, and they enjoyed 65 devoted years together. They were blessed with 3 children, 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She passed away July 29, 2015, in her home in Blair.
Gwen was the secretary and bookkeeper for McKinnis Construction for many years. Over the years, she was actively involved in such organizations as the Bible Study Fellowship, Christian Women’s Club, and the Blair Board of Education. Gwen was the founder of Blair P.R.I.D.E and was active in the Country Bible Church Women’s Ministry and Prayer Ministry. She was also a volunteer at Assisted Living homes and the local hospital.
Gwen loved the Lord and her family. She especially enjoyed watching her grandkids and great-grandkids grow and enjoy life. She was once known as the “Cake Lady” for her talent of baking cakes for special occasions. Gwen enjoyed giving swimming lessons to neighborhood children and highly enjoyed Bible studies with friends.
Gwen McKinnis is now safely at home with her LORD. Gwen passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning July 29, 2015.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bea Sass; brother, Fred Sass; son, Danny McKinnis; and daughter, Lori Svendgard.
Family will receive friends 6-8 pm July 31 at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service for Gwen McKinnis, age 85 of Blair, will be held 2:30 pm Saturday August 1 at Country Bible Church in Blair Nebraska.
Pastor Chuck Larson will conduct the service and offer words of comfort. Pat Hineline will be vocalist. Musical selections were listed as: "Always" (Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus who is the only one who can keep this promise) and "Amazing Love How Can It Be".
Grandchildren were Pallbearers: Brady and Travis Svendgard; Brock Thompson; Kiley Krocak; Jamie Cueva; Jeremy, Bobby, and Bryan McKinnis.
Church members provided lunch/dinner for approximately 400 after the graveside service at the Blair Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Country Bible Church, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, and Smile Train.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Gwendolyn McKinnis
Born April 3, 1930 ~ Entered Into Rest July 29, 2015
Funeral Service 2:30 PM Saturday, August 1, 2015 Country Bible Church Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Chuck Larsen. Vocalist: Pat Hineline. Musical Selections: “Always” Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus is the only one who can keep this promise. “Amazing Love How Can It Be”
Pallbearers: Grandchildren
Brady Svendgard, Brock Thompson, Jamie Cueva, Bobby McKinnis, Travis Svendgard, Kiley, Krocak, Jeremy McKinnis, Bryan McKinnis
Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska.
The McKinnis family would like to extend an invitation to a reception, following graveside services, at Country Bible Church
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From obituaries published in the July 31, 2015 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska, the July 30, 2015 Omaha World-Herald and courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. Also from Country Bible Church, funeral leaflet, and personal memories. Note: Parent's Resource Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E.) has as its mission to assist in the healthy drug-free development of the youth and families within the communities, providing leadership training, family life-skills, education, and prevention programs designed to reduce the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Source: organization website Note: Smile Train provides free cleft repair surgeries to those in need while helping to train local doctors. This makes it possible for a child born with a cleft to eat, breathe, speak properly, and smile. Source: organization website; Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.
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The Bible meant much to Gwen. In the funeral leaflet one of her favorite passages was printed: "But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor thing present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"--Romans 8:37-39
April 3, 1930 ~ July 29, 2015
Gwen was born April 3, 1930, in Bancroft, NE, to Fred and Beatta (Raasch) Sass.
She graduated from Blair High School in 1948.
On June 18, 1950, Gwen married the love of her life, Clair McKinnis, in Blair, NE, and they enjoyed 65 devoted years together. They were blessed with 3 children, 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She passed away July 29, 2015, in her home in Blair.
Gwen was the secretary and bookkeeper for McKinnis Construction for many years. Over the years, she was actively involved in such organizations as the Bible Study Fellowship, Christian Women’s Club, and the Blair Board of Education. Gwen was the founder of Blair P.R.I.D.E and was active in the Country Bible Church Women’s Ministry and Prayer Ministry. She was also a volunteer at Assisted Living homes and the local hospital.
Gwen loved the Lord and her family. She especially enjoyed watching her grandkids and great-grandkids grow and enjoy life. She was once known as the “Cake Lady” for her talent of baking cakes for special occasions. Gwen enjoyed giving swimming lessons to neighborhood children and highly enjoyed Bible studies with friends.
Gwen McKinnis is now safely at home with her LORD. Gwen passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning July 29, 2015.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bea Sass; brother, Fred Sass; son, Danny McKinnis; and daughter, Lori Svendgard.
Family will receive friends 6-8 pm July 31 at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service for Gwen McKinnis, age 85 of Blair, will be held 2:30 pm Saturday August 1 at Country Bible Church in Blair Nebraska.
Pastor Chuck Larson will conduct the service and offer words of comfort. Pat Hineline will be vocalist. Musical selections were listed as: "Always" (Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus who is the only one who can keep this promise) and "Amazing Love How Can It Be".
Grandchildren were Pallbearers: Brady and Travis Svendgard; Brock Thompson; Kiley Krocak; Jamie Cueva; Jeremy, Bobby, and Bryan McKinnis.
Church members provided lunch/dinner for approximately 400 after the graveside service at the Blair Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Country Bible Church, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, and Smile Train.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Gwendolyn McKinnis
Born April 3, 1930 ~ Entered Into Rest July 29, 2015
Funeral Service 2:30 PM Saturday, August 1, 2015 Country Bible Church Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Chuck Larsen. Vocalist: Pat Hineline. Musical Selections: “Always” Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus is the only one who can keep this promise. “Amazing Love How Can It Be”
Pallbearers: Grandchildren
Brady Svendgard, Brock Thompson, Jamie Cueva, Bobby McKinnis, Travis Svendgard, Kiley, Krocak, Jeremy McKinnis, Bryan McKinnis
Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska.
The McKinnis family would like to extend an invitation to a reception, following graveside services, at Country Bible Church
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From obituaries published in the July 31, 2015 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska, the July 30, 2015 Omaha World-Herald and courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. Also from Country Bible Church, funeral leaflet, and personal memories. Note: Parent's Resource Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E.) has as its mission to assist in the healthy drug-free development of the youth and families within the communities, providing leadership training, family life-skills, education, and prevention programs designed to reduce the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Source: organization website Note: Smile Train provides free cleft repair surgeries to those in need while helping to train local doctors. This makes it possible for a child born with a cleft to eat, breathe, speak properly, and smile. Source: organization website; Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.
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The Bible meant much to Gwen. In the funeral leaflet one of her favorite passages was printed: "But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor thing present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"--Romans 8:37-39
Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Sass) McKinnis, 85
April 3, 1930 ~ July 29, 2015
Gwen was born April 3, 1930, in Bancroft, NE, to Fred and Beatta (Raasch) Sass.
She graduated from Blair High School in 1948.
On June 18, 1950, Gwen married the love of her life, Clair McKinnis, in Blair, NE, and they enjoyed 65 devoted years together. They were blessed with 3 children, 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She passed away July 29, 2015, in her home in Blair.
Gwen was the secretary and bookkeeper for McKinnis Construction for many years. Over the years, she was actively involved in such organizations as the Bible Study Fellowship, Christian Women’s Club, and the Blair Board of Education. Gwen was the founder of Blair P.R.I.D.E and was active in the Country Bible Church Women’s Ministry and Prayer Ministry. She was also a volunteer at Assisted Living homes and the local hospital.
Gwen loved the Lord and her family. She especially enjoyed watching her grandkids and great-grandkids grow and enjoy life. She was once known as the “Cake Lady” for her talent of baking cakes for special occasions. Gwen enjoyed giving swimming lessons to neighborhood children and highly enjoyed Bible studies with friends.
Gwen McKinnis is now safely at home with her LORD. Gwen passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning July 29, 2015.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bea Sass; brother, Fred Sass; son, Danny McKinnis; and daughter, Lori Svendgard.
Family will receive friends 6-8 pm July 31 at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service for Gwen McKinnis, age 85 of Blair, will be held 2:30 pm Saturday August 1 at Country Bible Church in Blair Nebraska.
Pastor Chuck Larson will conduct the service and offer words of comfort. Pat Hineline will be vocalist. Musical selections were listed as: "Always" (Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus who is the only one who can keep this promise) and "Amazing Love How Can It Be".
Grandchildren were Pallbearers: Brady and Travis Svendgard; Brock Thompson; Kiley Krocak; Jamie Cueva; Jeremy, Bobby, and Bryan McKinnis.
Church members provided lunch/dinner for approximately 400 after the graveside service at the Blair Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Country Bible Church, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, and Smile Train.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Gwendolyn McKinnis
Born April 3, 1930 ~ Entered Into Rest July 29, 2015
Funeral Service 2:30 PM Saturday, August 1, 2015 Country Bible Church Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Chuck Larsen. Vocalist: Pat Hineline. Musical Selections: “Always” Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus is the only one who can keep this promise. “Amazing Love How Can It Be”
Pallbearers: Grandchildren
Brady Svendgard, Brock Thompson, Jamie Cueva, Bobby McKinnis, Travis Svendgard, Kiley, Krocak, Jeremy McKinnis, Bryan McKinnis
Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska.
The McKinnis family would like to extend an invitation to a reception, following graveside services, at Country Bible Church
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From obituaries published in the July 31, 2015 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska, the July 30, 2015 Omaha World-Herald and courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. Also from Country Bible Church, funeral leaflet, and personal memories. Note: Parent's Resource Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E.) has as its mission to assist in the healthy drug-free development of the youth and families within the communities, providing leadership training, family life-skills, education, and prevention programs designed to reduce the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Source: organization website Note: Smile Train provides free cleft repair surgeries to those in need while helping to train local doctors. This makes it possible for a child born with a cleft to eat, breathe, speak properly, and smile. Source: organization website; Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.
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The Bible meant much to Gwen. In the funeral leaflet one of her favorite passages was printed: "But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor thing present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"--Romans 8:37-39
April 3, 1930 ~ July 29, 2015
Gwen was born April 3, 1930, in Bancroft, NE, to Fred and Beatta (Raasch) Sass.
She graduated from Blair High School in 1948.
On June 18, 1950, Gwen married the love of her life, Clair McKinnis, in Blair, NE, and they enjoyed 65 devoted years together. They were blessed with 3 children, 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She passed away July 29, 2015, in her home in Blair.
Gwen was the secretary and bookkeeper for McKinnis Construction for many years. Over the years, she was actively involved in such organizations as the Bible Study Fellowship, Christian Women’s Club, and the Blair Board of Education. Gwen was the founder of Blair P.R.I.D.E and was active in the Country Bible Church Women’s Ministry and Prayer Ministry. She was also a volunteer at Assisted Living homes and the local hospital.
Gwen loved the Lord and her family. She especially enjoyed watching her grandkids and great-grandkids grow and enjoy life. She was once known as the “Cake Lady” for her talent of baking cakes for special occasions. Gwen enjoyed giving swimming lessons to neighborhood children and highly enjoyed Bible studies with friends.
Gwen McKinnis is now safely at home with her LORD. Gwen passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning July 29, 2015.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bea Sass; brother, Fred Sass; son, Danny McKinnis; and daughter, Lori Svendgard.
Family will receive friends 6-8 pm July 31 at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service for Gwen McKinnis, age 85 of Blair, will be held 2:30 pm Saturday August 1 at Country Bible Church in Blair Nebraska.
Pastor Chuck Larson will conduct the service and offer words of comfort. Pat Hineline will be vocalist. Musical selections were listed as: "Always" (Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus who is the only one who can keep this promise) and "Amazing Love How Can It Be".
Grandchildren were Pallbearers: Brady and Travis Svendgard; Brock Thompson; Kiley Krocak; Jamie Cueva; Jeremy, Bobby, and Bryan McKinnis.
Church members provided lunch/dinner for approximately 400 after the graveside service at the Blair Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Country Bible Church, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, and Smile Train.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of Gwendolyn McKinnis
Born April 3, 1930 ~ Entered Into Rest July 29, 2015
Funeral Service 2:30 PM Saturday, August 1, 2015 Country Bible Church Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Chuck Larsen. Vocalist: Pat Hineline. Musical Selections: “Always” Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus is the only one who can keep this promise. “Amazing Love How Can It Be”
Pallbearers: Grandchildren
Brady Svendgard, Brock Thompson, Jamie Cueva, Bobby McKinnis, Travis Svendgard, Kiley, Krocak, Jeremy McKinnis, Bryan McKinnis
Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska.
The McKinnis family would like to extend an invitation to a reception, following graveside services, at Country Bible Church
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From obituaries published in the July 31, 2015 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska, the July 30, 2015 Omaha World-Herald and courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. Also from Country Bible Church, funeral leaflet, and personal memories. Note: Parent's Resource Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E.) has as its mission to assist in the healthy drug-free development of the youth and families within the communities, providing leadership training, family life-skills, education, and prevention programs designed to reduce the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Source: organization website Note: Smile Train provides free cleft repair surgeries to those in need while helping to train local doctors. This makes it possible for a child born with a cleft to eat, breathe, speak properly, and smile. Source: organization website; Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.
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The Bible meant much to Gwen. In the funeral leaflet one of her favorite passages was printed: "But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor thing present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"--Romans 8:37-39
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