Marilyn Shinn
Marilyn Roberta (Talbot) Shinn passed away April 29, 2024, at the age of 90 at Brookstone View in Broken Bow, Neb., surrounded by members of her family.
Marilyn was born
Jan. 22, 1934, in Broken Bow to Orin H. and Bertini (Joyner) Talbot. She grew up with three brothers - Charles, Tom and Ted.
Upon graduation from Broken Bow High School in 1952 (she was voted by her class as “most likely to win the Indianapolis 500”, Marilyn attended the Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colo., and then finished her schooling at the University of Nebraska where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.
Marilyn taught in the Broken Bow School system for one year before getting married and moving to the Sandhills.
It was on a blind date that Marilyn met the love of her life, Richard F. Shinn. They were married on Sept. 3, 1955. To that union, four boys were born who enjoyed growing up in the Sandhills along the Middle Loup River.
She worked side-byside with Richard in
growing their business, Shinn Turkeys, Inc. She was also a great sport and hung right in there with the adventurous boys who never failed to keep her life “interesting.” Her patience was plentiful and so were the stories of their escapades. She should have authored a book.
Marilyn enjoyed taking part in grandchildren’s activities, visiting, gardening, art, playing the piano and nature.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Orin and Bertini (Joyner) Talbot; brother Charles Talbot; brother Thomas Talbot; great-grandson Marlowe Shinn; and several angel great-grandbabies.
She is survived by husband Richard Shinn of Broken Bow; children
Douglas Shinn (Ann Marie) of Dunning, Michael Shinn (Brenda) of Kearney, Bruce Shinn (Noreen) of Sterling,
Va. and Bradley Shinn (Julie) of Broken Bow; grandchildren Mary Roxbury (Tyler) of Lincoln, Andrew Shinn (Donnita Jimmis) of Dunning, Riley Weir (Drew) of Kearney, Nolan Shinn (Katherine) of Kearney, Jordan Shinn (Whitney) of Gretna, Bethany Micek (Nelson) of Lincoln, Christina Mendyk (Kyle) of Lincoln and Grant Longoria-Shinn (Felipe) of Lincoln; 19 great-grandchildren; brother Ted Talbot (Debbie) of Valrico, Fla.; sister-in-law Mary Virginia Talbot of Omaha; niece Erin Branca (Dan) of Lithia, Fla.; and nephews Craig Smith of Santa Barbara, Calif., and
Jim Smith of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Memorials in memory of Marilyn are suggested to the Blaine County Area Community Foundation Fund or the Custer County Foundation.
Services for Marilyn will be held later to be decided by the family.
Calvin Wayne Evans, 92, of Ansley, Neb., and life-long resident of Custer County passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home.
Calvin was born Nov. 13, 1931, northeast of Broken Bow to Wayne and Maude (Loyd) Evans.
He served more than two years in the Marine Corps. Upon returning home, Calvin worked construction for several years.
In 1957, he married Frances Hoblyn; to that union, three children were born. Wade, Kent and Tami were raised on their farm northeast of Mason City where they raised cattle and had horses and a wide variety of pets.
Calvin is survived by his wife of 67 years