“Jeannie” was born during the famous snowy winter of 1948-1949. Coincidently, Jeannie was born in the same house her future husband was also born in just 4 months prior. Jeannie grew up on her family’s farm just outside the quaint town of Bladen, Nebraska. While growing up, Jeannie enjoyed attending dance and tap classes and taking piano lessons. She liked to read, ride her bike, crochet, sew, cook, and keep up with her farm chores.
Jeannie attended elementary and high school in Bladen and was a part of the Bladen Bulldogs graduating class of 1967. While in high school, Jeannie played the drums in the school band, ran track, excelled as a volleyball player, and was a cheerleader. Jeannie loved music and singing. She had a beautiful singing voice and could be found singing solos, singing in choirs, with her sisters, and later with her husband and children at various events and church services. Jeannie was also an active member of her church. She worked as a secretary for the church minister, helped with church camps, and attended youth group. With all the activities Jeannie was involved with, it wasn’t surprising she was homecoming queen her senior years of high school.
After high school, Jeannie attended Kearney State College, now known as UNK. While at Kearney State, Jeannie found that she enjoyed working in their college library. She also found she enjoyed being with James (Jim) Larrick as she accepted his proposal of marriage while they were both attending the college. Jeannie graduated in January of 1970 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Later that year, on June 19th, 1970, Jim and Jeannie were married at the United Methodist Church in Bladen. It was a long time coming! Jim and Jeannie grew up just a few miles apart. They attended the same elementary and high school where they were high school sweethearts. Jim was determined to marry Jeannie, enough so to propose to her 3 times. As Jeannie would explain it, Jim wasn’t on his knee the first time he asked her, then he started laughing the second time he asked, thankfully the 3rd time he got his act together and executed the proposal to her liking and she graciously accepted.
After they married, they moved to Omaha for a short time before they found their long-term home on good ol’ Whittingham St. in Valley, Nebraska. During their early years in Valley, Jeannie worked at the local Valley Elementary part-time and Jim worked at Mutual of Omaha.
Jeannie taught full time in Valley until Daniel was born. After his birth she taught in the Valley school system as a substitute teacher. In 1988 the two boys started attending Omaha Christian Academy. Jeannie started substitute teaching at OCA that year and accepted a full-time teaching position the next school year. Jeannie’s love for Jesus Christ led her and her 3 children to OCA, it was her calling, and she taught elementary and middle school age children until she retired from OCA in 2012.
Jeannie was always active in her community. Growing up in Bladen she was active in 4-H where she showed cattle and home economics at the fair. During her teen years she worked as a Secretary for the Church minister and helped at Church camps while being active in the Church youth group. As an adult she remained active in her local church. Holding many leadership roles as well as teaching Sunday School and leading Bible Studies. Jeannie held many leadership roles as a member of the Bata Sigma Phi Sorority, often coming up with themes, decorations and programs for their many events and fund-raising activities. She served on the board of the Valley Public library. Her ideas and leadership contributed to the betterment of the library. In retirement her work in the community did not end. Jeannie was often to be found at the Siena Francis House. Teaching people how to sew, crochet, make blankets, scarves, and decoration. She poured her love into her community. She never met a person in need that she did not try to help in some way. As a last gift to her home town she and her sibling transferred an open lot on main street and created a Veterans Memorial.
After retirement Jeannie and Jim went on several beautiful cruises. Jeannie spent countless hours in her garden, as she loved to garden and make zucchini bread and rhubarb jam from the fruits of her labor. Jeannie loved her grandkids and took great joy in taking them to the Valley library, baking with them, teaching them to sow, and so much more. There was so much that she gave to so many. There is a good chance we miss how she showed you God’s love. Jeannie will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Preceded by:
Parents Glenn & Elaine Vance
Survived by:
Husband: James
Sons: David (Kari) and Daniel (Rebekka) Larrick
Daughter: Dianna (Jarrod) Benson
Grandchildren Curin and Conley, Madilyn, Nolan, and Ansleyod , Quinn Garges and Cassius
Brother: Roger(Charlene) Vance
Sisters: LeAnn (James) Johnson and Janice Hartman
Many beloved nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Nov 2018
Jeannie attended elementary and high school in Bladen and was a part of the Bladen Bulldogs graduating class of 1967. While in high school, Jeannie played the drums in the school band, ran track, excelled as a volleyball player, and was a cheerleader. Jeannie loved music and singing. She had a beautiful singing voice and could be found singing solos, singing in choirs, with her sisters, and later with her husband and children at various events and church services. Jeannie was also an active member of her church. She worked as a secretary for the church minister, helped with church camps, and attended youth group. With all the activities Jeannie was involved with, it wasn’t surprising she was homecoming queen her senior years of high school.
After high school, Jeannie attended Kearney State College, now known as UNK. While at Kearney State, Jeannie found that she enjoyed working in their college library. She also found she enjoyed being with James (Jim) Larrick as she accepted his proposal of marriage while they were both attending the college. Jeannie graduated in January of 1970 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Later that year, on June 19th, 1970, Jim and Jeannie were married at the United Methodist Church in Bladen. It was a long time coming! Jim and Jeannie grew up just a few miles apart. They attended the same elementary and high school where they were high school sweethearts. Jim was determined to marry Jeannie, enough so to propose to her 3 times. As Jeannie would explain it, Jim wasn’t on his knee the first time he asked her, then he started laughing the second time he asked, thankfully the 3rd time he got his act together and executed the proposal to her liking and she graciously accepted.
After they married, they moved to Omaha for a short time before they found their long-term home on good ol’ Whittingham St. in Valley, Nebraska. During their early years in Valley, Jeannie worked at the local Valley Elementary part-time and Jim worked at Mutual of Omaha.
Jeannie taught full time in Valley until Daniel was born. After his birth she taught in the Valley school system as a substitute teacher. In 1988 the two boys started attending Omaha Christian Academy. Jeannie started substitute teaching at OCA that year and accepted a full-time teaching position the next school year. Jeannie’s love for Jesus Christ led her and her 3 children to OCA, it was her calling, and she taught elementary and middle school age children until she retired from OCA in 2012.
Jeannie was always active in her community. Growing up in Bladen she was active in 4-H where she showed cattle and home economics at the fair. During her teen years she worked as a Secretary for the Church minister and helped at Church camps while being active in the Church youth group. As an adult she remained active in her local church. Holding many leadership roles as well as teaching Sunday School and leading Bible Studies. Jeannie held many leadership roles as a member of the Bata Sigma Phi Sorority, often coming up with themes, decorations and programs for their many events and fund-raising activities. She served on the board of the Valley Public library. Her ideas and leadership contributed to the betterment of the library. In retirement her work in the community did not end. Jeannie was often to be found at the Siena Francis House. Teaching people how to sew, crochet, make blankets, scarves, and decoration. She poured her love into her community. She never met a person in need that she did not try to help in some way. As a last gift to her home town she and her sibling transferred an open lot on main street and created a Veterans Memorial.
After retirement Jeannie and Jim went on several beautiful cruises. Jeannie spent countless hours in her garden, as she loved to garden and make zucchini bread and rhubarb jam from the fruits of her labor. Jeannie loved her grandkids and took great joy in taking them to the Valley library, baking with them, teaching them to sow, and so much more. There was so much that she gave to so many. There is a good chance we miss how she showed you God’s love. Jeannie will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Preceded by:
Parents Glenn & Elaine Vance
Survived by:
Husband: James
Sons: David (Kari) and Daniel (Rebekka) Larrick
Daughter: Dianna (Jarrod) Benson
Grandchildren Curin and Conley, Madilyn, Nolan, and Ansleyod , Quinn Garges and Cassius
Brother: Roger(Charlene) Vance
Sisters: LeAnn (James) Johnson and Janice Hartman
Many beloved nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Nov 2018
“Jeannie” was born during the famous snowy winter of 1948-1949. Coincidently, Jeannie was born in the same house her future husband was also born in just 4 months prior. Jeannie grew up on her family’s farm just outside the quaint town of Bladen, Nebraska. While growing up, Jeannie enjoyed attending dance and tap classes and taking piano lessons. She liked to read, ride her bike, crochet, sew, cook, and keep up with her farm chores.
Jeannie attended elementary and high school in Bladen and was a part of the Bladen Bulldogs graduating class of 1967. While in high school, Jeannie played the drums in the school band, ran track, excelled as a volleyball player, and was a cheerleader. Jeannie loved music and singing. She had a beautiful singing voice and could be found singing solos, singing in choirs, with her sisters, and later with her husband and children at various events and church services. Jeannie was also an active member of her church. She worked as a secretary for the church minister, helped with church camps, and attended youth group. With all the activities Jeannie was involved with, it wasn’t surprising she was homecoming queen her senior years of high school.
After high school, Jeannie attended Kearney State College, now known as UNK. While at Kearney State, Jeannie found that she enjoyed working in their college library. She also found she enjoyed being with James (Jim) Larrick as she accepted his proposal of marriage while they were both attending the college. Jeannie graduated in January of 1970 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Later that year, on June 19th, 1970, Jim and Jeannie were married at the United Methodist Church in Bladen. It was a long time coming! Jim and Jeannie grew up just a few miles apart. They attended the same elementary and high school where they were high school sweethearts. Jim was determined to marry Jeannie, enough so to propose to her 3 times. As Jeannie would explain it, Jim wasn’t on his knee the first time he asked her, then he started laughing the second time he asked, thankfully the 3rd time he got his act together and executed the proposal to her liking and she graciously accepted.
After they married, they moved to Omaha for a short time before they found their long-term home on good ol’ Whittingham St. in Valley, Nebraska. During their early years in Valley, Jeannie worked at the local Valley Elementary part-time and Jim worked at Mutual of Omaha.
Jeannie taught full time in Valley until Daniel was born. After his birth she taught in the Valley school system as a substitute teacher. In 1988 the two boys started attending Omaha Christian Academy. Jeannie started substitute teaching at OCA that year and accepted a full-time teaching position the next school year. Jeannie’s love for Jesus Christ led her and her 3 children to OCA, it was her calling, and she taught elementary and middle school age children until she retired from OCA in 2012.
Jeannie was always active in her community. Growing up in Bladen she was active in 4-H where she showed cattle and home economics at the fair. During her teen years she worked as a Secretary for the Church minister and helped at Church camps while being active in the Church youth group. As an adult she remained active in her local church. Holding many leadership roles as well as teaching Sunday School and leading Bible Studies. Jeannie held many leadership roles as a member of the Bata Sigma Phi Sorority, often coming up with themes, decorations and programs for their many events and fund-raising activities. She served on the board of the Valley Public library. Her ideas and leadership contributed to the betterment of the library. In retirement her work in the community did not end. Jeannie was often to be found at the Siena Francis House. Teaching people how to sew, crochet, make blankets, scarves, and decoration. She poured her love into her community. She never met a person in need that she did not try to help in some way. As a last gift to her home town she and her sibling transferred an open lot on main street and created a Veterans Memorial.
After retirement Jeannie and Jim went on several beautiful cruises. Jeannie spent countless hours in her garden, as she loved to garden and make zucchini bread and rhubarb jam from the fruits of her labor. Jeannie loved her grandkids and took great joy in taking them to the Valley library, baking with them, teaching them to sow, and so much more. There was so much that she gave to so many. There is a good chance we miss how she showed you God’s love. Jeannie will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Preceded by:
Parents Glenn & Elaine Vance
Survived by:
Husband: James
Sons: David (Kari) and Daniel (Rebekka) Larrick
Daughter: Dianna (Jarrod) Benson
Grandchildren Curin and Conley, Madilyn, Nolan, and Ansleyod , Quinn Garges and Cassius
Brother: Roger(Charlene) Vance
Sisters: LeAnn (James) Johnson and Janice Hartman
Many beloved nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Nov 2018
Jeannie attended elementary and high school in Bladen and was a part of the Bladen Bulldogs graduating class of 1967. While in high school, Jeannie played the drums in the school band, ran track, excelled as a volleyball player, and was a cheerleader. Jeannie loved music and singing. She had a beautiful singing voice and could be found singing solos, singing in choirs, with her sisters, and later with her husband and children at various events and church services. Jeannie was also an active member of her church. She worked as a secretary for the church minister, helped with church camps, and attended youth group. With all the activities Jeannie was involved with, it wasn’t surprising she was homecoming queen her senior years of high school.
After high school, Jeannie attended Kearney State College, now known as UNK. While at Kearney State, Jeannie found that she enjoyed working in their college library. She also found she enjoyed being with James (Jim) Larrick as she accepted his proposal of marriage while they were both attending the college. Jeannie graduated in January of 1970 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Later that year, on June 19th, 1970, Jim and Jeannie were married at the United Methodist Church in Bladen. It was a long time coming! Jim and Jeannie grew up just a few miles apart. They attended the same elementary and high school where they were high school sweethearts. Jim was determined to marry Jeannie, enough so to propose to her 3 times. As Jeannie would explain it, Jim wasn’t on his knee the first time he asked her, then he started laughing the second time he asked, thankfully the 3rd time he got his act together and executed the proposal to her liking and she graciously accepted.
After they married, they moved to Omaha for a short time before they found their long-term home on good ol’ Whittingham St. in Valley, Nebraska. During their early years in Valley, Jeannie worked at the local Valley Elementary part-time and Jim worked at Mutual of Omaha.
Jeannie taught full time in Valley until Daniel was born. After his birth she taught in the Valley school system as a substitute teacher. In 1988 the two boys started attending Omaha Christian Academy. Jeannie started substitute teaching at OCA that year and accepted a full-time teaching position the next school year. Jeannie’s love for Jesus Christ led her and her 3 children to OCA, it was her calling, and she taught elementary and middle school age children until she retired from OCA in 2012.
Jeannie was always active in her community. Growing up in Bladen she was active in 4-H where she showed cattle and home economics at the fair. During her teen years she worked as a Secretary for the Church minister and helped at Church camps while being active in the Church youth group. As an adult she remained active in her local church. Holding many leadership roles as well as teaching Sunday School and leading Bible Studies. Jeannie held many leadership roles as a member of the Bata Sigma Phi Sorority, often coming up with themes, decorations and programs for their many events and fund-raising activities. She served on the board of the Valley Public library. Her ideas and leadership contributed to the betterment of the library. In retirement her work in the community did not end. Jeannie was often to be found at the Siena Francis House. Teaching people how to sew, crochet, make blankets, scarves, and decoration. She poured her love into her community. She never met a person in need that she did not try to help in some way. As a last gift to her home town she and her sibling transferred an open lot on main street and created a Veterans Memorial.
After retirement Jeannie and Jim went on several beautiful cruises. Jeannie spent countless hours in her garden, as she loved to garden and make zucchini bread and rhubarb jam from the fruits of her labor. Jeannie loved her grandkids and took great joy in taking them to the Valley library, baking with them, teaching them to sow, and so much more. There was so much that she gave to so many. There is a good chance we miss how she showed you God’s love. Jeannie will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Preceded by:
Parents Glenn & Elaine Vance
Survived by:
Husband: James
Sons: David (Kari) and Daniel (Rebekka) Larrick
Daughter: Dianna (Jarrod) Benson
Grandchildren Curin and Conley, Madilyn, Nolan, and Ansleyod , Quinn Garges and Cassius
Brother: Roger(Charlene) Vance
Sisters: LeAnn (James) Johnson and Janice Hartman
Many beloved nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Nov 2018
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