Dixie Rose Greenwood November 19, 1932 – March 14, 2019 Share this obituary View/Sign Guest Book| Send Sympathy Card Dixie Rose Greenwood, age 86 of North Platte, passed away Thursday March 14, 2019 at Linden Court. Dixie was born November 19, 1932 in Sutherland, NE to Edward and Mary (Miller) Jennings. The family later moved to North Platte where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1950.
She married Lawrence W. Greenwood on June 20, 1951 in North Platte and the couple lived in San Diego, CA while Larry was in the Navy. In 1953 they returned to North Platte where they spent the remainder of their lives. Dixie was devoted to her children and enjoyed her time at home until she entered the work force in 1969.
She worked for U.S. West for several years, then the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration until her retirement in 1992. She discovered a passion for genealogy, garnering her the title of family historian.
Her meticulous research resulted in detailed annals for both the Jennings and Greenwood families. She had a great talent for design and decorating and took pride in making her home picture perfect. Dixie most enjoyed time spent with family and relished her role of Grandmother.
Dixie is survived by her children, Christine (Mike) Johnson of Highlands Ranch, CO, Daniel (Ann) Greenwood of Arvada, CO, Robyn (Jeff) O’Connor of North Platte, NE and Raegan (Mark) Skillstad of North Platte, NE; daughter-in-law Jana Greenwood of North Platte, NE; 12 grandchildren, Maggie, Kate, Luke, Courtney, Allison, Adam, Jordan, Randi, Kelsie, Shane, Aiden and Kinsey; 10 great grandchildren; brother Ralph Jennings of North Platte, NE; sister-in-law Mary Ann (Clyde) Lockwood of North Platte; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary Jennings; husband Larry Greenwood; son Edward Greenwood; and siblings, Bonnie Neely, Nettie Frost and Dale Jennings. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Trust and online condolences may be shared at www.
adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday March 18, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday March 19, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Josh Brown as Celebrant.
Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:00 AM St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 415 North Chestnut St. North Platte, NE 69101 Get Directions on Google Maps Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday March 18, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
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