Thelma Pfeifer

Thelma Pfeifer of Columbus died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Thelma Pfeifer was born November 28, 1926 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to William and Antoinette (Champagne) Vanscheik. She grew up in Canada and was united in marriage to Bernard Pfeifer on January 22, 1945. Thelma lived in Newman Grove and Spalding where they farmed. In 1970, they moved to Columbus where she worked as a nurse at the hospital. In recent years, Thelma has been a resident of Morys Haven. Thelma loved to sew, quilt, crochet, and most importantly she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church.

Thelma is survived by:
Daughter Donna Boden of St. Paul, NE
Daughter Sharon Whalen of Omaha, NE
Daughter Lorie (Jim) Naughtin of Columbus, NE
Son Jim (Sherry) Pfeifer of Columbus, NE
Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren
Sister Thora Reid of Clive, Alberta
Sister Kay Johnson of Eagle Point, OR
Brother Bill Vanscheik of Lacombe, Alberta

She is preceded in death by:
Husband Bernard Pfeifer
Parents William and Antoinette Vanscheik
Brother Gordon Vanscheik
Grandson Bryan Pfeifer