Lynn Kolbet

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Linda (Lynn) Marie (Cooper) Kolbet

Nov. 14, 1947 - Feb. 17, 2021

CULBERTSON, Neb. — My name is Linda (Lynn) Marie (Cooper) Kolbet. I was born Nov. 14, 1947, in Imperial, Neb., to James (Bill) and Anna Cooper. I was raised in Hayes County, Neb., and graduated in 1966 from Hayes County High School and went on to graduate from Central Business College in Denver, Colo. I found peace on Feb. 17, 2021, surrounded by love and warmth.

On a blind date, I met and fell in love with Roger Kolbet; the love of my life. We married Aug. 30, 1969, at St Patrick Church in McCook, Neb. We made our first home in McCook, and after a year or so, we moved to Culbertson, where we made our forever home. In 1984, I became the village clerk in Culbertson, where I loved working for 30 years until I retired. I also managed Westside Manor and helped my husband with farming life.

My husband and I were blessed with three children, a daughter, Camilla Kaye, and two sons, Aaron Phillip and Jeramy James. I tried and was successful to teach my children to be fair, to love, to be happy and to be genuinely good humans. They are my light. There are too many favorite family memories to share but hosting the 4th of July for many years with my family and many friends to celebrate Independence Day is at the top of my list. My goal in life was simple: enjoy every single moment given to you and lucky triple 7’s.

My most cherished blessings are my amazing grandkids, Coleton and wife, Jordan, Kailee, Karsyn and my great-grandson, Case. They have brought me more joy and happiness than I thought possible. I am so very proud of them.

I was blessed enough to enjoy many cruises throughout the years. I enjoyed camping, and of course, playing and trying my luck at the slots! I so loved deeply my many friends and family that were a part of my adventures.

There were countless ways I tried to improve our cherished little community. I was one of many to start the Culbertson Baseball Association, with volunteering for the beginning and progression of the baseball program. I was one of the original volunteers for the Culbertson Pantry and the Christmas boxes. I found a need in the community for special education for our son and was successful in achieving a special education program for him and others. I was also a part of numerous fund-raising events, from my kids school to other community events.

I was so blessed to have an amazing 51 years with the love of my life, Roger. You are and always have been my rock. You have been there for me through thick, through thin, good and bad, and as always the better. For these reasons and many more I am forever grateful.

My spirit and love is carried and passed on through my husband, Roger; daughter Camilia and husband, Gregg; sons, Aaron and wife, Tammy, and Jeramy; through my grandkids, Coleton and wife, Jordan, Kailee, and Karsyn; and great-grandson, Case; my sister, Carol and brother, Monte, and my many brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

For this rollercoaster of a ride called life, I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of the ride in the ups and downs. Remember to give love, be patient, be kind, and of course laugh. What an amazing and blessed ride it was. I love you more.

Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, from 10 a.m. - 6 p. m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. The family will be present from 4-6 p.m. A Rosary will be recited following the visitation at 6 p.m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel with Father Gary Brethour leading.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. Interment will follow services in the Culbertson Cemetery, Culbertson. Memorials are suggested to the Culbertson Ambulance Fund and the CIP walking trail. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.