Gerald Keith Baney

Gerald Baney
Gerald Keith Baney was born July 6th, 1926 to Reverda Evert and Lois Elvira (Hardwick) Baney on the family farm, eight miles northwest of Benkelman. He attended District #36 Country School until the eighth grade.
Gerald married Joan Adamson Bader at the Benkelman Methodist Church on July 1st, 1953. Joan was the daughter of Lorena and Faye Adamson, and the granddaughter of Ace and Maple O’Donnell of Benkelman. Gerald and Joan started their married life on the Verle and Ted Behlke (mother & son) Farm eight miles northwest of Benkelman. Here, Gerald was employed as a hired-man for 27 years. Ted and Maureen Behlke took over the operation of the farm in 1980. Gerald worked as a hired-man, manager and advisor for his sister, Verle. In addition to this, he did some farming for himself on what was known then as the Bill Neemann Farm. Farming and raising his family, occupied his time. Joan was overcome by cancer in November of 1976. In 1979, Gerald retired from his farming and moved into the city of Benkelman purchasing a home at 1226 C. Street.
Gerald enjoyed his welding skills and among other items, he made a two-wheeled pony cart that seated three people and a bird-bath made from a field disking machine. He restored potbellied wood burning stoves. He also refurbished children’s pedal tractors. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and relatives, and pheasant hunting. He loved to meet his friends and family at the local coffee hang-outs to visit and laugh together.
Gerald passed away Wednesday evening, September 18th, 2013 at the Dundy County Hospital. He was 87 years of age.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Reverda and Lois; his wife, Joan; one sister, Arlene Spears; and four brothers: Johnnie (died in Okinawa), Waldo, Lawrence and Manley.
Survivors Include: Daughter, Deborah and husband, Ralph White of Dallas, Texas
Son, Clayton Baney of Grant, Nebraska
Grandchildren: Justin and wife, Christine Baney; Jenny and husband, Ernie Ballenger and Blake Baney
Great-granddaughter, Alycianna Marie Ballenger; born two days before Gerald’s Passing (she was 2 ½ months early). Gerald often said before she arrived, “I can’t wait!!”
Sister, Verle Behlke of Benkelman, Nebraska
Brother, Marlin Baney of Evans, Colorado
Sister-in-law, Barbara Baney of Benkelman
Step-brother-in-law, Delmer Bader of Oberlin, Kansas
Step-sister-in-law, Marsha Morrow of Rogers, Arkansas
Special friends and family members, Ted and Maureen Behlke
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. (MT), Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 at Benkelman Memorial Chapel with Pastor Paul Folk officiating. Interment will follow at Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska.
Visitation will be held, Tuesday morning prior to services at the funeral home in Benkelman.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dundy County Hospital or the Benkelman Senior Center.
Online condolences can be left at liewerfuneralhome.com
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