William Henry Evert

Bertha Evalina Reed

Children:

Webb D. Richards (b.1905 Missouri *adopted) Mable P. Richards (b.1908 Missouri *adopted) John Harvey Evert (b.31-Jan-1912 Grant Co., NB - 31-Jul-1967 Ogallala Hospital, Keith Co., NB) Bertha Edith Evert (b.1916 Nebraska) Alice Gurtrude Evert (b.1920 Nebraska) Henry Warren Evert (b.16 Aug 1922 Nebraska - Oct 1973 Sheridan, WY) Leon Theodosia Evert (b.3-Oct-1924 Hyannis, Grant Co., Nebraska)

Bertha Evert, 96, Dies--Bertha Eveline (Reed) Evert was born August 31, 1884 in Harper County, Kansas to Anna Petronella and Samuel H. Reed. She departed this life August 19, 1981 at the Mullen Hospital at the age of 96 years, 11 months and 18 days.
    Bertha was one of a family of eight children. Preceding her in death were her parents, four brothers and two sisters, her husband Henry Evert, one infant daughter, and sons John and Henry Evert.
    She grew up in Kansas and Missouri, and came to the Hyannis area in 1909 and took a homestead in southern Cherry County.
    In January 1911, she was married to Henry Evert. To this union were born two sons and three daughters.
    Survivors include Web Richards of Hyannis, Nebraska, Mrs. Mabel McKeever of Ottumwas, Iowa, Mrs. Edith Maire of Fortuna, California, Mrs. Leon Bassett of Whitman and Mrs. Alice Roberts of Valentine; twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ola Gwinn of Oakland, Illinois, and a number of nieces, nephews and many friends.
    She will be remembered as a loving and understanding wife and mother, and will be greatly missed by all.
    She has been a member of the United Church of Christ and King's Daughters for over sixty years.
    Funeral services were held Monday, August 24, 1981 at the United Church of Christ in Hyannis with Rev. Jewell Johnson officiating. Internment was in the Hyannis Cemetery.

[As far as I know, Bertha was not one of 8 but rather one of 11--herself and 4 half sisters, one sister, and 5 brothers. Her sister Viola May Reed Gwinn survived her. This obituary fails to mention her first marriage to Charles Richards--Welby ("Web"), Mabel and an unnamed daughter who died at birth were his children. From the GenWeb for Texas County, MO I got the cemetery listing for the Number One Cemetery. Buried there, next to her grandmother Anna P. Reed, is "Richards, infant dau of C.F. & B.E. 8 June 1900 B&D"]

Funeral Card--In memory of Bertha E. Evert. Born August 31, 1884, Harper County, Kansas. Died August 19, 1981, Mullen, Nebraska. Place and Time of Service: United Church of Christ, Hyannis, 2;00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 1981. Officiating: Rev. Jewel Johnson. Her Grandsons are Pallbearers. Place of Interment: Hyannis Cemetery. Arrangements by Bates-Landa Funeral Home, Alliance, Nebraska.
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Alice Evert Roberts, 81, Dies--Alice Gertrude Evert was born August 30, 1919, to Bertha and Henry Evert of Hyannis, Nebraska. She passed away on May 6, 2001.
    Most of her early life was spent near Hyannis. She attended school and graduated in 1938.
    Alice taught rural schools in Cherry County and attended Chadron State College.
    In 1943, Alice was united in marriage to Walter Roberts of Crookston, and for many years they lived on his place south of Crookston, Nebraska.
    They adopted three small children and raised them and enjoyed the grandchildren.
    After moving to Valentine, Alice was an aide in the public schools for many years and was in the classroom for 50 years. Alice loved teaching.
    After the three children were gone from home, Alice had a foster home and helped several children with their lives.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and three brothers.
    Survivors include Edith and Fred Mayes and three children, Henry and Dora Roberts and four children, Elaine and Bryan Grimm and three children; two sisters, Edith Marie [sic] and Leon Bassett and one sister-in-law, Lucille Jenkins; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
    There will be a graveside memorial service at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Saturday, May 19, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.
    In tribute to a very loving woman, the town of Valentine awarded her their Outstanding Citizen award on February 14, 1993.
    She was loved by many very deeply and will be sadly missed.

[I believe I mentioned to you before that Edith, Henry, and Elaine (the 3 adopted children) were Henry Warren Evert's.]