Linda L McNair

Linda L. McNair
Linda Lou (Staub) McNair was born in Columbus ,NE on November 25, 1946 to Emory and Nina Staub. Her brothers John and Bill would tell you she would show her early streak of compassion by being a tattle tale, but of course that was just to keep them out of trouble. Her love of dancing, which her granddaughters have inherited, started in high school where she was known to travel up to 50 miles to attend. She graduated from Columbus High in 1965 then went on to pursue her passion of nursing which first revealed itself when she was a candy striper. She completed her eduction at Bryan School of nursing in 1968. She then worked for 5 years on the pediatric floor at Bryan Memorial Hospital. It was during this time that she met the love of her life, Pat McNair. After school, work and the birth of her oldest son Jason, the couple moved back to Pat’s home town of Imperial in 1973. She continued to work as a nurse for 40 years at the Chase County Community Hospital. It spoke volumes that so many people requested her to be their nurse. In her last days while she was receiving care, numerous care givers and nurses remarked at what a wonderful nurse she was and even called her the “Best of the West.”
In addition to Jason, they wanted to have a daughter and were blessed with 3 more sons Ben, Alex and Sam. In time God gave them 4 wonderful daughters-in-law. Her favorite hobby was shopping. In fact we are expecting to receive a large floral arrangement from Discover and Visa any day now. When pressed on this shopping issue by her husband her defense was that she had to do the shopping for 4 sons, 4 daughters in law, 14 grandkids, and numerous friends and family. She had a tradition that started with her boys that everyone enjoyed a back to school one on one shopping date with Linda. She continued that tradition with her grandkids and they all loved that special time with her. Her other passion in life was being a faithful prayer warrior, praying individually for family and friends. Many remember the words “How can I pray for you?” coming from her. She was an FCA huddle leader for 27 years in Imperial and also served on the State FCA board. She was very active in women’s ministry at the Imperial Bible Church and was involved in numerous community activities. She was faithful in attendance at all of the grandkids activities and was known to travel many miles to be there to support them.
Even as her health declined, her hearts desire was to reach out to others who were experiencing trials. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and served Him until the end. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory Staub and Nina (Staub) Krepel; brother Bill Staub; and nephew Darby Staub She is survived by her husband Pat McNair; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Jacque McNair of Denver Co; Ben and Natalie McNair of Omaha ; Alex and Kristi McNair of Imperial; and Sam and Abby McNair of Imperial. Grandchildren: Harper, Aiden, Hannah, Isaac, Joshua, Kyra, Taylin, Mallie, Bryn, Landree, Ali, Ava, Aria, and Anna; Brother and sister in law: John and Jeannie Staub of Omaha.
There are memorials established in memory of Linda to FCA, Mission Nebraska, Maranatha, Ninos De La Luz, and New Tribes Missions.
Funeral Service for Linda McNair will be held Friday afternoon, August 29th, 2014, 3:00 P.M. (MT) at the Imperial Bible Church of Imperial, with Pastor Robby Clay officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial.
Visitation will be held Thursday afternoon, August 28th, 2014, 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.(MT) at the funeral Home in Imperial.
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