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08/10/2011 - David Bruce Hallsted
David Bruce Hallsted, age 62, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Alliance, NE.
David was born October 31, 1948 to Jim and Dorothy Hallsted at Chadron, NE. He grew up on the family farm south of Chadron attending Prairie Home School on the Table. David was faced with ongoing medical challenges all his life while he attended Chadron High briefly, he eventually received his GED, an accomplishment of which we were all proud. In later life, David returned to school by taking college classes at WNCC in Sidney, NE. He especially enjoyed computer classes and business management.
David was employed in a series of ranch-hand jobs throughout the panhandle and into the sandhills. He particularly liked cattle work and having the opportunity to be astride a horse. Shortly before retiring Dave worked a time at Cabela’s Warehouse in Sidney.
David loved the western life, enjoying country music, western movies and Baxter Black.
Having never married, David is survived by his mother, Dorothy Hallsted Waldron of Chadron. Sister Cecilia Ray of Chadron, NE. Brothers, Don Harrison of Santa Fe, Texas and Neil Hallsted of Buffalo Gap, SD. Special niece Leslie Kerner of Chadron whose dedication and devotion to David was able to make his final days as complete and comfortable as possible. Nieces Carey Ponce’ of Hardington and Amy Harrison of Houston, TX. Nephews, JC Hallsted of Chadron and Jarrod and Eric Harrison of Houston, TX. Also 5 grand nieces and 6 grand nephews.
David was preceded in death by his father, Andrew James “Jim” Hallsted, sister-in-law, LaDonna Kay Hallsted and a grand nephew.
Cremation has been carried out and the family will hold a memorial service later in the fall for family and special neighbors and friends.
The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to the caring staff of Good Samaritan Health Care Center and our eternal thanks to the wonderful people of Prairie Pines Hospice. Condolences may be sent in care of Dorothy Waldron at 2152 Table Road, Chadron, NE 69337.
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