Obituary

Deloris J. McWilliams

May 3, 1932 - May 13, 2023

Deloris J. McWilliams peacefully passed away at her home May 13, 2023, in Waverly NE. Born May 3, 1932, in Mitchell, SD to Ray and Lila Lasher

Survived by daughters Yvonne (Mackie) Randall of MN, Jacqueline (Rick) Mendoza of NE. 4 grandchildren Michelle (Brian) Ament of MN, Renee (Jeff) Adamek of MN, Elizabeth (Rafael) Cabrera of NE, Zachery (Mary) Mendoza of NE, 8 Great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was an enthusiastic horse owner, trainer along with mentoring children in the 4-H club. In 1984 she retired from NECO (Nebraska Engineering Company of Omaha), after retiring she embarked on a number of successful businesses. Her love for her family and friends was often gathering around her kitchen table sharing stories, laughter, coffee, and her wonderful home-cooked meals. She had a drive for life, never letting the “dust settle” under her feet achieving life “her way.”

Preceded in death by her parents Ray and Lila Lasher, husband Jack McWilliams, Son-In-Law Mark Randall, Brother Duane Lasher.

Visitation with family present May 17 at Roper & Sons in Waverly NE, 4PM-7PM, with prayer service at 7PM 10851 N. 148th St, Waverly NE.

Graveside Service held on May 18th at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha NE meeting at front entrance at 2:30PM, 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the family.

Services

May17

Visitation

CST

Roper & Sons Waverly Chapel

10851 N. 148th St.
Waverly, NE 68462

(402) 786-3800
May17

Prayer Service

CST

Roper & Sons Waverly Chapel

10851 N. 148th St.
Waverly, NE 68462

(402) 786-3800
May18

Graveside Service

CST

Forest Lawn Cemetery

7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE, 68152

Share a Memory or Condolence

May 16, 2023

Yvonne & Jackie, I am so sorry about your moms passing. Dee was quite a person, always going and doing, an energizer bunny. I really admired her strength & drive. She was always welcoming to me and fun to be around. Now she’ll be shaking things up in heaven!

– Janis Backora ( and Steve )
May 16, 2023

Delores was a special lady, got to know her when she had her restaurant in Greenwood, my Mom kept in contact with her even after she closed her restaurant, what a beautiful woman inside and out. So sorry for your loss , thoughts and prayers to your family

– Rhonda Ford & Patsy Mandery

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