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James Deaver Obituary
James passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Stanton Health Center.
James R. Deaver was born on December 23, 1943 in Kearney, NE to Waldo and Carroll (Price) Deaver. He graduated from Kearney High School in 1962 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Kearney State College in 1967.
On May 28, 1967, he was united in marriage to Joan Dexter at Central City, NE.
Survivors include-
His wife of 58 years-Joan Deaver of Wisner, NE.
Son-Jeffrey and Amy Deaver of Bloomington, IL.
Daughter-Jolene and Ken Svoboda of Wisner, NE.
7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews also survive him.
James was preceded in death by his parents-Waldo and Carroll Deaver, half-sister-Betty Murray, sisters-Willadean Dodson and Deldee Brown, and a niece-Nikki Speer.
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Ellie Sizer with Mission Heart
November 6, 2025
Oh, Joan! I am so sorry!
Theresa O´Neill
November 5, 2025
My sincere condolences to Mr. Deaver´s family and friends. His parents lived next door to my grandmother and I have lots of memories with Carol and Waldo when I was really young. All the talks and coffee (I got Tang or orange juice) at the table whenever any of the Deaver kids and grandkids would visit. God Bless all of you.. so very sorry for your loss.
Mary (Hirschman) Rose
November 4, 2025
Mr. Deaver was the embodiment of what it means or should mean, to be a teacher of high school students. I remember him so well even though it´s been more than 50 years since my high school biology class. And yet, I think of him often, especially when taking walks with my dog and viewing the nature that surrounds us. Some people have a long-lasting effect on others. Mr. Deaver is one of those rare souls. May God´s peace be upon his wife and family.
Shelly (Williams) Lee
October 30, 2025
Mr. Deaver was my biology teacher in Madison. He was a great teacher and neighbor. Our sympathies to his family.
Clayton Reeves
October 30, 2025
My memory of James Deaver is from Madison High School. He was a teacher that tried to get everyone to pass. I didn´t realize/appreciate his method till after high school. Mr Deaver made you take notes on his Biology lectures. And your notes counted as a grade so you actually took notes/and were not disruptive. His lectures were given so you would see, hear and (write) copy his overhead notes. This was 3 different ways of people with different learning abilities in getting his info. And then when it was test time, you studied your notes. He impacted a lot of students´ lives. Prayers for All.
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