LaVon Barth

Hastings resident LaVon A. Barth, 89, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

LaVon was born January 2, 1931, in Glenvil, NE to Fred O. & Flora (Penning) Schmidt. She graduated from Blue Hill High School. LaVon married Ray A. Barth on June 30, 1950, in Hastings, NE; he preceded her in death on January 28, 1999.

LaVon was employed at Mode O’Day and Mary Lanning Healthcare. She was a member of First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hastings. LaVon spent countless hours volunteering at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mary Lanning Healthcare, and Tehama Temple. She remained close to her friends and co-workers. LaVon’s family nicknames were “GG” and “E”. She was also known for her cherry pie and mac & cheese.

LaVon was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray A. Barth; three brothers, Jesse, Ben, and Leslie Schmidt; and sister, LaVera Meyer.

SURVIVORS:
Sons & Spouses:
Dr. Gary & Carla Barth – Greeley, CO
Roger & Ann Barth – Fontana, WI
Daughter & Spouse:
Barbara & Darryl Parde – Hastings, NE
Grandchildren:
Kreston Barth
Stacey Barth
Samantha (Mark) Beck
Kristin Barth (fiancé Alex Wendell)
Alycia (Jamie) Watts
Alexis Parde
Great-Grandchildren:
Kyle (Alexandra) Barth
Grayce Beck
Grayhm Beck
Jack Watts
Sam Watts
Alex Watts
Josie Watts
Reese Beck
Grant Beck
Sisters-in-law:
Beverly Barth – Hastings, NE
Colleen Rippen – Hastings, NE
Numerous Nieces & Nephews