Donna G. Pafford

Memorial Services and private family inurnment for Donna G. Pafford will be held at a later date.

Donna Grace Pafford, 75 years of age, of Loomis, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, Nebraska.  Donna was born September 3, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska, the younger of two children born to Kenneth Henry and Evelyn Earldean (Mack) Marr.  She received her education from Omaha Public Schools.

She was united in marriage to Robert R. Pafford in 1958 and the couple was blessed with six children:  Theadore "Teddy", Deborah, Roberta, Kenneth, Rhonda, and Robert, Jr.  The family made their home in Ithaca, Nebraska.  Donna and Robert divorced after 27 years of marriage.  Donna moved to North Platte, Nebraska for many years and provided in-home childcare service to many families.  Donna and Robert were remarried in 2010 and settled in Loomis.

Donna enjoyed crocheting, quilting and crafting.  She had a love for music and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Loomis.

Donna was preceded in death by; a brother in infancy, Robert Marr; her parents; and son, Teddy.

She leaves to celebrate her life; her husband, Robert, Sr. of Loomis; five children:  Debbie Morris and her husband, Mark of Kearney, Nebraska, Roberta Pafford of Gretna, Nebraska, Rhonda Pafford of North Platte, Nebraska, Rob Pafford of Tryon, Nebraska and Ken Pafford and his wife, Tina of Omaha, Nebraska; step-daughter, Chelsea Currin of Red Oak, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; lifelong friend, Susan Fuller of Wahoo, Nebraska; along with many extended family and many friends.

The family is honoring Donna's wish for cremation.  There will be no Visitation or Memorial Book Signing.

A memorial has been established in Donna's honor and will be designated at a later date.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com .

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.