Carol Orr

Graveside services for Carol Jean Orr of Harrison, Nebraska will be held on June 19, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Ash Hollow Cemetery in Lewellen, Nebraska with her grandson, Scott Skavdahl presiding. A gathering will be held at the Oregon Trail Trading Post; the building where she was born in; after the service. Carol Jean Orr, 90, died on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Prairie Pines Assisted Living in Chadron, Nebraska. She was born on August 11, 1924 in Lewellen, Nebraska to James and Camilla Glasgow. After high school she and Rollie Orr were married in September of 1941. Four children were born; Pat (Orr) Skavdahl, James H., John M. and Jack A. Orr. Rollie and Carol lived on Signal Bluff ranch from the time they were married until Rollie's death in 1975. In 1979 she moved to New Mexico. Carol enjoyed associations with art clubs both in Lewellen and New Mexico. While living in New Mexico she was a docent at the Natural History Museum in Albuquerque and a member of a volunteer group who helped unearth one of the largest dinosaurs ever found in the USA. Carol was a terrific cook, great seamstress and a good artist. She appreciated the art of the southwest and amassed quite a collection of southwest pottery and paintings. In 2004, she moved to Harrison where her daughter lived. Carol had a good sense of humor and a quick wit which she maintained until the end. Carol is survived by Pat (Orr) Skavdahl; husband John; sons James (Butch), wife Rosalie; John (Pete), wife Nancy; Jack, wife Laurie and good friend, Elmer Armijo of Pena Blanca, New Mexico. There are 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department of the Lewellen Fire Department. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.�½�½

Service:

Friday, June 19, 2015 ~ 3:00 PM

Ash Hollow Cemetery ~ Lewellen, Nebraska