Una Merle Emerson

Emerson, Una Merle

Una Merle (Shambaugh) Emerson passed away at her home in North Highlands, CA on July 9, 2013, after her brave fight with cancer. Una Merle was born on December 3, 1937 to Arthur and Rubie Shambaugh in York, NE and graduated from Aurora High School in Aurora, NE in 1955. Una Merle was married to Jerry Ellis Emerson in September of 1957; and they shared 24 years of love and adventure together along with four children. Preceding her in death was her husband, Jerry Ellis Emerson; her parents, Arthur and Rubie Shambaugh; and her sister, Beverly Griess. Surviving her to hold on to the memories and traditions she held dear, are her four children, Jimmy Emerson and wife Carolyn of Sacramento, CA, Mary Emerson of North Highlands, CA, Mike Emerson of North Highlands, CA, and Sherry Chambers and husband Patrick of North Pole, AK; and 7 grandchildren, Diana Emerson, Brandon Chambers, Aaron Chambers, Heather Brown, Jessica Emerson, Shandra Chambers, and Sherilyn Emerson. Along with these 7 grandchildren, came 7 great grandchildren, Kody Chambers, Kyle Chambers, Kaleb Chambers, Ashtin Chambers, Kale Chambers, Cassius Ritchie, and Alex Chambers; and many nieces and family members and friends who will miss her dearly. She will be deeply remembered for her selflessness and unconditional love for her children and grandchildren, along with her love for gardening, cooking, and all of the family traditions that she has passed on to us all.
She will be missed more than any one knows.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be held at the Sutton Cemetery in Sutton, NE on September 7, 2013 at 10am. Donations can be made in her memory to: the American Cancer Society at American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

This obituary was originally published in the Omaha World-Herald.