Weenonah Louise Bayer

Weenonah Bayer Obituary

Bayer, Weenonah Louise
Dec 12, 1942 - Sep 18, 2009
Bellevue, NE. Passed away at home surrounded by her family. Finished her life's work as "just a volunteer" following nine month battle with cancer. Born in Memphis, TN, of Hugh and Weenona Yarbrough. 'Nonah' was a military brat, wife and mother who made a loving home for her family in 14 different states and 3 foreign countries. She and husband of 45 years, Colonel Curt Bayer, moved to Nebraska in 1989 and soon declared it their home of choice. A dedicated 'professional volunteer,' Nonah served in many nonprofit leadership positions at the local, regional, and national levels. She was the national Volunteer Chairman of American Red Cross of Military and Social Services programs and also served as the organization's national EEO/Diversity Committee Chairman for many years. She chaired two Nebraska Governor's Conferences on Community Service and served as President of the Nebraska chaper of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Immediately prior to her illness, she served as the Board Chairman of Planned Parenthood of Nebraska and Council Bluffs; as President Elect of the Altrusa Club of Bellevue; as Vice Chairman of the Board of Advisors for the Midwest Blood Region of the American Red Cross; and as a board officer of Latinas Unitas of Omaha. She is survived by by husband Curt; daughter, Weenonah (Jr.) and son-in-law Jason and grandson 'JB' of Bellevue; son Curtis; daughter-in-law, Tami and grandson Kyle of Rim Forest, CA; son Talmage and daughter-in-law, Tori, granddaughters Emory and Josephine and grandson Colin of Arlington, VA; mother Weenona Watson of Woodland, MS; brother Hugh Yarbrough of Houston, MS; and brother Tad Watson of Athens, AL
A private ceremony was held to mark her passing. In late October, a public celebration of her life will be held for her many friends. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at 907 Bellevue Blvd. N, Bellevue, NE 68005; or to [email protected]. Nonah has asked that in lieu of flowers, her memory be honored with donations to the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross, to Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and to the Latino Center of the Midlands. BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann
Dworak-Cutler
22nd & Hancock, Bellevue 291-5000

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Sep. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Weenonah Bayer

9 Entries

Rev. Anthony L. Espinosa

October 2, 2009

God rest Weenonah's soul. Peace to the Bayer Family.

September 26, 2009

While seperated by many miles for many years, I will always treasure my memories of Nonah. She will be missed by all her classmates from Madrid-Torrejon Spain and her many friends in the volunteer communities she supported. Jo Lawrence MHS '61

Dorotrhy Baume

September 25, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Nonah's passing. I have such fond and fun memories of her at various Red Cross events. Her kindness and generousity are fondly remembered. She will be missed.

Rosemary Dow

September 23, 2009

What a wonderful legacy she has left for others. She was a special lady and shared her life with so many. She is remembered by thousands and I suspect she will continue to be for years to come. May peace be with the family as she continues her work elsewhere.

September 22, 2009

I will miss Nonah very much. It will not be the same at the Dixie without seeing her. She was such an icandescent personality. You have all my love and support. Nonah has gone to her next turn on the Wheel, and I am sure it is one of joy and laughter.
Peace and Love,
Buffy

Bill Swanson

September 21, 2009

Curt and family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Know that everyone in the Executive MBA community extends their sympathy to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Swanson
Director, Executive MBA (Univ. Nebr. at Omaha

Bob Cera

September 21, 2009

Curt, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your love for so many years. I'll remember you and your wife in my prayers.

Bill Weaver

September 20, 2009

To her family, in memory of my friend, and classmate Nonah Lou.
My condolences and prayers go out to all of you.

Bill Weaver, Madrid High School '61

September 20, 2009

The Madrid-Torrejon High School Class of 1961 extends its deepest condolences to the family of our classmate, Weenonah. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of grief. We hope that the good memories of a joyful life together will bring you comfort. We shall miss our 'amiga.'
Class Coordinators Penny Ford-Bezdikian and Sandy Mollenberg Oakley

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