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Grady Ryan Simants

2008 - 2022

Grady Ryan Simants obituary, 2008-2022, North Platte, NE

BORN

2008

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Carpenter Memorial Chapel - North Platte

1616 West B Street

North Platte, Nebraska

Grady Simants Obituary

Grady Ryan Simants, 14, of North Platte, passed away to his heavenly home on April 21, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Grady was born on April 18, 2008, in North Platte, the firstborn son of Jodi Rief Simants and Bill Simants. He attended McDonald Elementary School, Madison Middle School and was currently enrolled in the seventh grade at Adams Middle School in North Platte. Grady was a lifelong fan of the firefighting and police professions and especially loved firetrucks. He was recently made an honorary member of the North Platte Fire Department. He was also a fan, like most boys his age, of the Incredible Hulk and trains. Grady was a proud Cub Scout who received his "Arrow of Light" badge on Feb. 18, 2020. He loved sports along with his dad and brother and was the No. 1 fan of Omaha's Finest softball team. Grady lived life to the fullest and ran his race with great strength, bravery and perseverance. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandfathers, Larry Rief and Larry Kirsch. Those left to cherish Grady's memory are his parents, Jodi and Bill; brother, Koby Simants; maternal grandmother, Diane Sandberg Kirsch of North Platte; paternal grandmother, Joyce Simants Butler of North Platte; aunt, Linda (Tyler) Vigil; uncles, Brian Rief, Jeff Smith and Michael (Lauren) Butler, all of North Platte; special friends, Jeremy and Kira Kautz and their sons; and many family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated for a scholarship in Grady's name. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. A celebration of Grady's life will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the North Platte Berean Church with Pastor John Stone officiating. The family encourages all to wear "Grady's Avengers" attire for the service. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from noon to 7 p.m., with family present 5-7 p.m., Monday, April 25, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by North Platte Telegraph from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2022.

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bd harris

April 26, 2022

Thinking of you guy's and your very special teen!! He showed such strength and happiness...

Selena Mondragon

April 26, 2022

Share a memory of Grady I was friends with him since 5th grade.

Kari and Ryan Grigg

April 25, 2022

Jodi, Bill, Koby and family I am so deeply saddened to hear of Grady's passing. I wish I had the words to express how much I've been thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time.

Zeller

April 24, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you Grady today and always.

Linda Berglund

April 24, 2022

My deepest sympathy, may God be with you and your Family.

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Kelly Franzen

Sent Flowers

Mark and Sheryl Schaeffer

April 23, 2022

Bill and family and friends, so sorry for your loss, may he now rest in peace...R. I. P. ...

Warm Embrace Arrangement

Courtney, Tony and Talen Fodor

Sent Flowers

Annette Schrack-Beall

April 23, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Thoughts and prayers to all. Rest in Peace in Heaven Grady you will be missed by many. God Bless.

Trish McFarland

April 22, 2022

Jodi, I was so sorry to read about your son Grady. I remember you when you were a student at McDonald school. May God wrap his arms around you and your family at this difficult time. God bless.

DOUGLAS FAMILY

April 22, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doris Simants

April 22, 2022

Deepest sympathy

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Apr

25

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel - North Platte

1616 West B Street, North Platte, NE 69101

Apr

26

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

North Platte Berean Church

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1616 West B Street, North Platte, NE 69101

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