Vaden V. Myers

Vaden's funeral service will be live-streamed to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook page. Our page is a public page so you do not need a Facebook account to view it. Vaden Verle Myers was born to Vorus Wayne Myers and Marian Leone (Wilkins) Myers on February 3rd, 1943 in Geneva, Nebraska. He passed away surrounded by numerous loved ones on June 17th, 2024 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 81 years, 4 months, and 14 days. He was the oldest of five children in his family. Vaden grew up in Geneva, Nebraska and was baptized and a member of the Chelsea United Brethren Church in Martland, Nebraska. In 1953, he transferred membership to the Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva. After attending Geneva Public Schools, he graduated in May of 1960. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army National Guard from 1961 - 1965. On September 6th, 1964, Vaden married Ravonna Mae Pfister of York and the couple was blessed with two children, Michelle and Kevin. Vaden and Ravonna resided in Geneva for their entire marriage. Vaden spent those years farming with his brothers, which involved managing the hog production starting in 1973. Later, Vaden and his brothers purchased the Wayne Feed Dealership in 1981 and managed that along with the farm. Throughout his life he also worked at Wilkins Construction Harvestore, Apley’s, and for Bob Cellar. Vaden was known and loved by many with his involvement in many church and civic organizations. He has been actively involved in the First Congregational United Church of Christ, where he served as a trustee, and sponsored the youth fellowship. He was also a member of the Exeter Feeder’s and Breeder’s Organization and the Fillmore County Pork Producers, where he served on the board. He also served on the Farm Bureau Board for many years and belonged to the American Legion. He also assisted as a 4-H leader for many years. After Ravonna passed away in 1994, he married Claudia West (Wilken) in December 1998. With this marriage, he gained three more children and multiple grandchildren, where he wasn’t a stepdad, but a dad that stepped up. During their 25 years of marriage, Vaden and Claudia enjoyed time with their 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Together they enjoyed spending time visiting several states and attending their grandchildren’s activities. Vaden also enjoyed tending to his garden, stocking his fishing pond for his grandchildren, and playing games with his children and the neighborhood kids in the vacant lot next door. Vaden was preceded in death by wife, Ravonna; brother, Vance Myers; his parents, Vorus and Marian Myers; granddaughter, Micalea Kalkwarf; and nephew, Todd Westerbuhr. He is survived by wife, Claudia; children, Michelle (Russel) Kalkwarf, Kevin (Kara) Myers, Brad (Dawn) West, Anjanette (Clark) Kindelspire, and Sara Furnas; grandchildren, Haley Kalkwarf & significant other Cory Liesch, Josh Kalkwarf, Braden Myers, Kody Myers, Adilyn Myers, Chelsea (Conrad) Sell, Taylor (Spencer) Breckenridge, Will Furnas, Zac Furnas, and Lexi Furnas; great-grandchildren, Wrenley Liesch and Arno Sell; siblings, Cheryl Anderson, Kurt (Jan) Myers, Kent (Cheryl) Myers; mother-in-law, Doris Wilken; brother-in-law, Steve Wilken & significant other Duke Guillen; sister-in-law, Emily (Larry) Westerbuhr; nieces & nephews, Steve Anderson, Susan Anderson & Family, Tonie Sachs & Family, Vance Myers & Family, Lisa Blake & Family, Jamey Myers & Family, Matt Myers & Family, Amy Myers & Family, Courtney Gewecke & Family, Adam Myers & Family, and Janelle Larson & Family. A Funeral Service for Vaden was held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva. Kim Dunker presided over the Funeral Service. The recorded selections “The Older I Get,” “How Great Thou Art,” “I’d Call Grandpa,” and “Daddy’s Hands” were played during the Funeral Service. Pallbearers included Jamey Myers, Matt Myers, Adam Myers, Vance Myers, Wayne Larson, Steve Anderson, and Todd Westerburh, dec. Honorary Pallbearers included Haley Kalkwarf, Joshua Kalkwarf, Wrenley Liesch, Braden Myers, Kody Myers, Adilyn Myers, Chelsea Sell, Taylor Breckenridge, Will Furnas, Zachary Furnas, Lexi Furnas, and Arno Sell. A Graveside Service with Military Honors was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Military Honors were provided by the Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW Post 7102, Geneva Sons of the American Legion, and the Nebraska Military Honor Guard. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

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Vaden V. Myers

February 3, 1943 - June 17, 2024