Ardyce Barnett

Harvard resident, Ardyce Jeanne Rader Barnett, 81, entered paradise Friday, March 27, 2015 at Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard.

Memorial service will be Friday, April 10, 2015; 2:00 P.M. at the Harvard United Methodist Church with Pastor Travis King officiating. Private family burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Trumbull. There will be no viewing or visitation as Ardyce's wishes were to be cremated. Memorials may be given to Harvard United Methodist Church or Harvard Rest Haven.

Ardyce was born April 19, 1933 to Glenn & Lila (Swanson) Rader at Hastings. She was raised in Trumbull and graduated from Trumbull High School. She married Bill Barnett in 1952 and to this union four children were born. In 1961 she moved to Harvard where she made her home until her death. She was a homemaker and worked at Harvard Rest Haven as activities director. Ardyce was a member of Harvard United Methodist Church and was very active in church activities including Bible Study, Methodist Women and past Sunday School Teacher. She also served on the Nursing Home Board. She was a past member of the Manor Board, PEO and 4-H Leader. In Ardyce's own words "My children, grandchildren and their spouses, and great-grandchildren are such a joy and blessing to me. My prayer for them is that each one will accept Jesus as their Savior and live in a way that would be pleasing to Him."

Ardyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, LaRue Rader; grandson, Travis Carpenter and great-granddaughter, Willow Yost.

SURVIVORS:
Children
Grandchildren
Great-Grandchildren:
Teresa (Neal) Carpenter - Saronville, NE
Nicole (Andrew) Hustad - Eagle, CO
Asher, Soren & Violet
Danielle (Chad) Parker - Lincoln, NE
Evan, Levi, Mia, Kate & Ella
Jeanie (Don) Engel - Kearney, NE
Tyler (Leslie) Engel - Gilbertsville, PA
Savannah, Camden & Maryn
Tanner (Cassi) Engel - Lincoln, NE
Nolan, Landry & Selah
ReNae (Casey) Mitchell - Amherst, NE
Lainy, Libby & Londyn
Joel (Barb) Barnett - Harvard, NE
Natalie Wagner - Lakewood, CO
Paige (Justin) Yost - Omaha, NE
Dani (Ryan) Lemburg - Hampton, NE
Olivia & Nora
Eric (Mitzi) Barnett - Larkspur, CO
Rachel (Jesse) Tortora - FL
Dacia Green - FL
Chase Barnett - Denver, CO
Nick Barnett - Larkspur, CO
Brother:
Merlyn (Lucile) Rader - Trumbull, NE
Sister:
Tanya (Bob) Jaeggi - Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law:
Dolores Rader - Trumbull, NE
Special Friends:
Verna Barnett
Rev. Henry and VeNita Fawcett
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Dear Friends