Alice was born February 14, 1920 in Fremont to Frank and Lillian Shephard. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1938 and subsequently attended Midland College. She was married to Richard 'Dick' Weir April 12, 1941 at the First Baptist Church in Fremont.
A devoted wife and homemaker she enjoyed her family, reading, golfing and swimming. She especially enjoyed periodic shopping trips to Omaha and was also noted for her kitchen talents in crafting delicate pie crusts. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 2008 and her first cousin and long time friend Janice Davis in 2013. Survivors include her three sons, David, John and Charles, daughter Diane, daughter-in-law Gloria (wife of John Weir) as well as six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2pm Monday June 30, 2014, at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont with the Rev. Scott Jensen officiating. Immediately following the graveside service a reception will be held at Nye Legacy located at 3210 N. Clarkson in Fremont.
Condolences may be sent online to www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Memorial donations may be given to Samaritan's Purse, an International Relief Ministry.
Condolences(5)
Susan Schlecht
Scribner, NE Monday, June 30, 2014 John, Gloria & family,My sincere sympathy to your family. The loss of your mother grandmother and great-mother is difficult but the memories you have made together will last forever. Cherish them and she will always be with you. Our sympathy, Susan & Dean
ruth Eskilsen
Fremont, NE Sunday, June 29, 2014 To the Family: Please accept my most sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. We were neighbors for many years as you children were growing up. We had many wonderful visits over the back fence.She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed. God bless you all.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Eskilsen
Marguerite Smith
Falls Church, VA Sunday, June 29, 2014 Diane,I will always fondly remember your mom and dad. Now Alice is with Dick at some heavenly country club playing golf together. My condolences to you, your brothers and the rest of the family.
Jim & Kathy Adams
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 28, 2014 Dick, John & Family - please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. It is hard to lose our loved ones but we know we will be with them again. Sincerely, Jim and KathyJackie Hanson Dee
Milwaukee, WI Saturday, June 28, 2014 David and John: very sorry to read about your mother. I remember her so well. My mother (Audre Kerrigan) is at Nye Legacy. I hope you see her at the reception Monday.Jacci