Darleene "Doll" Marjorey (Beem) Chancellor

Darleene (Doll) Marjorey (Beem) Chancellor, age 90 years, passed away surrounded by her family on February 21, 2015 at Highland Park in McCook, where she resided for the last seven years.

Darleene was born south of Colome, SD on April, 24th, 1924 to Richard Marion and Almeda Matilda (Shove) Beem. The 7th of 10 children. She attended rural Boyd County schools including one in Anoka, NE.

Following her education she worked in various homes, assisting with family chores. She also enjoyed working in food and hotel services in Bonesteel, SD. Places Darleene lived included Cambridge, Lincoln and McCook Nebraska.

On June 27, 1944 she married Theodore "Ted" Mertice Chancellor at Oberlin, Kansas. Together they raised six children. During their years together they enjoyed farming west of McCook, including a dairy farm. They sold fresh milk to patrons who would come to the farm and pick up gallons of milk and also sold tons of milk to the cheese factory in Oxford, NE. They sold fresh eggs and chickens to customers, and would sell cream and eggs to creameries. Darleene and the family worked hard doing daily farm chores; moving irrigation pipe, working cattle, cutting hay, and stacking bales. Throughout the years their home was available to many friends, 4-H and FFA clubs, various church groups, the local high school and college FCA, and bible study groups.

During her entire life, Darleene was a faithful representative of God and the Christian faith. She and her family attended The First Church of God on Norris Avenue in McCook where she was active in the church for many years. She enjoyed working in the group (WOCOG) Women of the Church of God, teaching Bible school and showing children the way of the Lord. She gave her life to Christ as witnessed by her life. It was always stressed to her family and grandchildren to do the same and was her hope and prayer that her friends would also follow in these steps.

Darleene loved birds of all kinds. Listening to them sing while the sun rose was something she cherished. She often could be found humming and yodeling while enjoying daily farm activities and attending to her flowers, garden and orchard. She canned peaches, apples, tomatoes and other vegetables. Some of the best meals were had in the farm's kitchen often referred to as "Dolly's Diner". She was well known for her baked cinnamon rolls and fresh baked breads. She enjoyed "coffees" with the pastors and many friends when the "hot rolls" were done. Cooking for the family and her grandchildren was something she enjoyed.

Darleene was always ready for a game of cards or a round of BINGO. Her family and friends were very important to her.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Richard and Almeda Beem; her husband, Ted Chancellor in 1995; two sons, Raymond and Mertice Chancellor; son-in-law Frank Hamilton; four sisters, Florence Marie Haney, Blanche Evelyn Baker, Maxine Mable Chambers and Neomia Jean Moody; three brothers Clarence Franklin, Marion Willis and Harvey Richard Beem; one grand-daughter and two great-grandsons.

Survivors of the immediate family are daughter- in- law Helen Chancellor of Bruning, NE; three sons, Dennis (Charlene) of Lincoln, NE, Kenneth (Rose) of Sioux City, IA and Dr. Timothy Chancellor (Toni) of Chadron, NE; one daughter, Norene Hamilton of McCook, NE; two sisters, Elma May Dummer of O'Neill, NE and Martha Mae Reiser of Butte,NE. Also left to cherish the memories are 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday February 24 and Wednesday February 25 2015 from 1 to 6 PM each day at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

A celebration of her life will be Thursday, February 26th at 10:30 AM at the Norris Ave Chapel in McCook with Jerry Beckenhauer, officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in her name, or to Community Healthcare & Hospice, PO Box 1328 McCook, NE 69001.

Facts

Born: April 24, 1924
Place of Birth: Colome, SD
Death: February 21, 2015
Place of Death: McCook, NE
Occupation: Homemaker
Hobbies: Baking, gardening, watching and listening to birds,
Organizations: First Christian Church

Survivors

Norene Hamilton, Daughter
Dennis Chancellor, Son
Kenneth Chancellor, Son
Dr. Timothy Chancellor, Son
Helen Chancellor, Daughter-in-law
Elma May Dummer, Sister
Martha Mae Reiser, Sister
17 Grandchildren 36 Great Grandchildren 14 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death By

Richard and Almeda Beem, Parents
Theodore 'Ted' Chancellor, Husband
Raymond Chancellor, Son
Mertice Chancellor, Son
Frank Hamilton, Son-in-law
Florence Marie Haney, Sister
Blanche Evelyn Baker, Sister
Maxine Mable Chambers, Sister
Neomia Jean Moody, Sister
Clarence Franklin Beem, Brother
Marion Willis Beem, Brother
Harvey Richard Beem, Brother
1 Granddaughter 2 Great Grandsons

Services

Visitation

Tuesday February 24, 2015, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home
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Visitation

Wednesday February 25, 2015, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home
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Funeral Service

Thursday February 26, 2015, 10:30 AM at Norris Avenue Chapel
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