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Aldene passed away on February 22, 2017 at the Cozad Care & Rehabilitation Center in Cozad, NE.

Aldene was born on August 29, 1936, in Hay Springs, NE to Theodore and Violet (Brazier) Dorshorst. She was the youngest of five children. Aldene graduated from HaySpringsHigh School in 1954, and on February 11, 1956 was united in marriage to John "Jack" A. Summers in Arcadia, CA. They were later blessed with three children, Bruce, LuAnn & David.

After moving back to Nebraska, Jack and Aldene owned and operated the A & J Bar in Hay Springs for several years. During that time, Aldene received her Bachelor’s of Science in Education Degree from Chadron State College in 1971. The family then moved to Syracuse, NE in 1971 and opened an American Auto Parts Store. Aldene taught elementary school in Syracuse for 27 years and also worked at the store with Jack until his death in 1978. In 1982, she received her Master’s of Education Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. That was a very proud day for her and her family!

Aldene was a member at both St. Columbkille (Hay Springs) and St. Paulinus (Syracuse) Catholic churches and served as organist for 27 years. She belonged to the St. Paulinus Alter Society and choir. She loved to sing and play the piano. She also belonged to the VFW Auxiliary. She was an avid traveler, visiting most all of the 50 states and a number of countries as well. Aldene retired from Syracuse Elementary School in April 1998. She spent many hours on the road following her grandchildren's activities and sporting events and visiting family.

Aldene is survived by children Bruce (Kathy) Summers of Ft. Collins, CO and LuAnn (Dan) Clark of Lexington, NE; grandchildren Erika (Jim) Hill, Jonathan and fiancée Hannah McKendry, Danielle and fiancée Austin Roberts, Derek Summers, Patrick (Stephanie) Clark, Lauren (Andy) Ray, Andrew Clark, and Brianna Summers; great-grandchildren Sawyer Hill and Elin Clark; sister Joyce Roffers of Hay Springs, NE; and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.