Mrs. Ruby M. Lancaster

RUBY M. LANCASTER 1921 – 2013 Ruby M. Lancaster Age 92 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. She was born on October 12, 1921 to Marion Henry and Laura Elizabeth Ann (Nickels) Worthan in Murray, NE. Ruby was raised in Murray and attended Murray School District 56 school and she finished her education at Plattsmouth High School. She met the love of her life Raymond A. Lancaster, son of Earl and Minnie Lancaster, in high school and they later married on March 15, 1939 in Ulysses, Nebraska. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2009. Ruby was a wife, mother, homemaker, and she also helped Raymond on their family farm. After she had raised her family, she attended and graduated from beauty school in Nebraska City, NE and worked as a beautician out of her home in rural Murray, NE. Ruby's passion was sewing. She was recognized at a dinner hosted by the American Cancer Society in Omaha for her volunteer efforts making hand sewn bags for women who had suffered with cancer and undergone mastectomies. Ruby had also been recognized for her sewing efforts with Sewing for Babies, a nonprofit volunteer organization who clothed newborn babies. Ruby was an active member of Murray Christian Church and had been a Sunday school teacher, youth sponsor, and served on various church committees. She was a 66 year member of Order of Eastern Star Home Chapter #189 of Plattsmouth, NE. She accompanied and attended numerous Masonic events with her husband Raymond over the years. From 1960-61, Ruby served as Grand Guardian for the State of Nebraska in the International Order of Job's Daughters. Ruby had been a member of the Golden Rod Extension Club. She was also an avid bridge player. She is survived by her Two Daughters: Janice Hild and husband Roger of Murray, NE, Nancy Furse and husband R.L. "Butch" of Aurora, NE, Four Grandsons: Mike Furse and wife Dawn of White Bluff, TN, Mark Hild of Omaha, NE, Bradley J. Furse and wife Heather of Austin, TX, Bryan Hild of Plattsmouth, NE, Four Great Grandsons: Christopher Furse of Omaha, NE, Thomas Furse of Grand Island, NE, Wyatt Furse of Austin , TX, Spencer Furse of Austin, TX, Three Great Granddaughters: Allycin Hild of Omaha, NE, Lauren Hild of Omaha, NE, P.J. Hild of Omaha, NE, brother Billy Worthan of Spanaway WA and Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Marion and Laura Worthan, Two Sisters: Oval Snodgrass and Imogene Hobscheidt, Two Brothers: Gomer "Pud" Worthan and Raymond "Bert" Worthan, Husband: Raymond A. Lancaster, and Grandson: Brent L. Furse. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 22, 2013 at Murray Christian Church in Murray, NE with Pastor Larry Hammons officiating, Norma Hammons as vocalist, and Carol Wehrbein as organist. Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. Visitations will be from 5-8 PM with family receiving relatives and friends from 6-8 PM, Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Murray Christian Church. Pallbearers will be Jim Gansemer, Randy Gillott, Frank Jensen, Lance Ross, Jay Speck, and Joey Worthan. Interment is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Nehawka, Nebraska. The Family suggests Memorials to Murray Christian Church and/or Nebraska Masonic Home.

Mrs. Ruby M. Lancaster

October 12, 1921 - November 18, 2013