Ruth G. (Lind) Callahan, 97, of Gothenburg, died Nov. 7, 2011, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1914, in Snell Canyon, Government Pocket, Lincoln County, daughter of Carl Adolph Lind and Fannie Fern Evarts Lind.

She married Willis "Bill" J. Callahan on March 22, 1937, in Stockville, in a double wedding ceremony with her brother Edwin and Bill's sister Amy. To this union six children were born Robert, Rosella, Larry, Willis D., Douglas, and Christy.

She lived in and around the Brady area and a short time in Springfield, Utah. Ruth enjoyed quilting, crafting, doing crossword puzzles, baking, writing poetry, telling stories, and singing songs.

Ruth enjoyed gathering with her family at the family farm or out camping. Grandma's talents included painting, woodworking, and cutting out a running horse from a blank sheet of paper or tin. Grandma had a way of making each grandkid feel like they were the most important person in the world.

Survivors include two daughters, Rosella (Cecil) Baker, of Ruskin, Chris (Lynn) Barnes, of Cozad; two sons, Willis (Onna) Callahan, of Alda, Doug (Marlene) Callahan, of Cozad; daughter-in-law, Nancy Callahan; sister-in-law, Margaret Lind; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 13 great great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews; and extended family and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by husband, Willis "Bill" J. Callahan; sons, Robert "Bob" and Larry Callahan; brothers, Edwin, Les, John, Albert and Carl Lind; sister, Mary Doudna; her parents; and a great-grandson, Nicholas Freeman.

Memorials are suggested to the Seventh-day Adventist Church 1520 Ave. D, Gothenburg, NE 69138. To sign the online guest book, go to blasestrauser.com.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel with Dennis Berlin officiating.

Burial will follow at the Gaslin Cemetery in Brady.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, with the family present from 5-7 p.m.

Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

North Platte Telegraph, 9 November 2011