Willard J. Spath, 84, Malcolm, died Wednesday (8-6-2008). Born Elsie, NE (11-6-1923) to William Joseph and Grace (Shafer) Spath. Ret. Farmer. Member: Raymond United Methodist Church, former Raymond Co-op Board member and an avid auction goer and garage saler.
Family members include wife; Alice; son, daughter-in-law: Dean and Marcia Spath, Malcolm; daughter, son-in-law: Candy and Scott Salisbury, Stapleton, NE; son: Lowell Spath, Malcolm; grandchildren: Bill and Bryan Spath; Joseph and Amy Salisbury; Nate & Michelle Spath; great granddaughter: Kaylee Spath. Preceded in death by parents, son – Neil, sister Hazel and faithful friend Minnie.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday (8-11-08) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St. Pastor Rod Lyon officiating.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to Raymond and Malcolm Rescue, Tabitha Hospice, Raymond Women’s Club, Raymond United Methodist Church or Plant A Tree in memory of Willard and share location with family.
Visitation: noon Sunday until service time Monday with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, funeral home.