Eileen Newblom

Eileen was born May 11, 1924 in Marquette, Nebraska. She grew up and attended high school in Grand Island where she was recognized as salutatorian of her class. She was united in marriage to Vernon C. Newblom on November 11, 1945. They moved to Denver, Colorado where they lived for a short time and then moved to the Hay Springs area and farmed. They later moved to Chadron where Eileen worked as a bookkeeper for several area businesses until she retired. She continued to reside in Chadron until just five years ago when she moved to the Scottsbluff/Gering area until her death. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Social Sorority. She loved music, dancing, and playing bridge. Eileen became an accomplished artist and enjoyed sharing her art with family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and took great pleasure spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: daughter Janelle Ferguson (Dwight Achtenberg), Seattle, WA; daughter Dianne (Glen) Lore, Gering, NE; and son Bob (Jane) Newblom, Westfield, IN. Five grandchildren: Travis (Angie) Lore, Elizabeth, CO; Brian (Tonya) Lore, Olathe, KS; Jessica Newblom, Indianapolis, IN; Abe (Mary) Newblom, Arvada, CO; and Sam Newblom, Westfield, IN. She also has five great grandchildren: Cooper and Miles Lore, Chloe and Madeline Lore, and Louise Newblom. Inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. �½�½Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE �½�½69337

Service:

Monday, July 13, 2015 ~ 11:00 AM

Chamberlain Chapel ~ Chadron, Nebraska