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Leland Henry Obituary
November 18, 1933 - June 5, 2025
Leland Wayne Henry, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Great Plains Health in North Platte on June 5, 2025, at the age of 91.
Leland was born on November 18, 1933, at the family's farm near Woodruff, Kansas, to Ben and Zola Henry. Leland was one of ten siblings, five boys and five girls: Ella, Carl, Oda, Clarence, Harold, Maxine, Marie, Dorothy and Wilbur.
Leland married the love of his life, Gert, on May 18, 1954, and together they had two children, Steve and Sherry. During his career, he managed Safeway stores in Kansas and Nebraska. Leland spent most of his free time tinkering, gardening, woodworking, fishing and hunting. He also looked forward to the annual Henry boys fishing trip and the Las Vegas birthday gambling trip. He enjoyed watching and listening to sports and followed all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's games and activities. His eyes lit up when he was with his family.
Leland was preceded in death by his dear wife, Gert, in 1999.
He leaves behind his son, Steve (Lorri) Henry; daughter, Sherry (Matt Fleck) Seachord; grandchildren, Joy (T.J.) Fleck, Julie Seachord, Jennifer Nutter, Dr. Sarah Andrews, Ashley (Leeder) Francis and Michael (Trista) Henry; great-grandchildren "The Grands," Jayla and Reese Fleck, Gaven, Oliver and Eva Nutter, Caitlyn, Olivia, Annabelle and Leo Francis, Shane Smith and Everett Henry; and siblings, Dorothy Newbold and Wilbur (Brenda) Henry.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you never went alone. Part of us went with you the day God called you home.Grandpa Henry, we miss you already. We are saying goodbye for now until we meet again, all of our love, forever...
The family is planning a graveside service at a later date.
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Loretta Ross-Atchison
July 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers. Our families were neighbors years ago east of Almena.
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