Kent Beavers

KEARNEY - Kent Beavers, 74, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the Central Nebraska Veterans' Home in Kearney.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Elm Creek Cemetery with military honors provided by the Elm Creek American Legion Post 316 in conjunction with the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team. Those attending are requested to wear casual attire.
O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements.
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Kent was born Feb. 1, 1948, in Kearney to Orval and Verla (Fox) Beavers. He was raised in Elm Creek and attended Elm Creek High School, graduating with the class of 1966. Kent went on to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
In 1969, Kent married Marylin Journey in Elm Creek. To this union three sons were blessed: Joel, Darin and Eric. The couple later divorced.
Kent proudly served in the U.S. Army from Aug. 13, 1969, until his honorable discharge on May 14, 1971. He spent much of his time in Vietnam where he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star among many other accommodations. He managed several alfalfa dehy plants for CBI. Kent was a longtime employee of West Pharmaceuticals where he retired after many years of employment. Kent enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and tending to his garden. He was an avid Husker fan and loved attending his grandchildren's many sporting events and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his sons, Joel (Angie) Beavers of Overton, Darin (Alicia) Beavers of Elm Creek and Eric Beavers of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Madison and Mackenzie Beavers, Kaden Foote, Keston and Branson Beavers; sister, Connie Sutherland of Elm Creek; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Kent was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother-in-law, Randy Sutherland.
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