Lynn Howard McGaha October 7, 1935 ~ April 8, 2010
		Draucker Funeral Home 700 N. Spruce Street Post Office Box 296 Ogallala, NE 69153 Ph:  308.284.4021

 OBITUARY

 
Lynn Howard McGaha, 74, of Brule, NE., died April 8, 2010 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.

Lynn was born October 7, 1935 at Dunns Rock, NC, the son of Arthur and Beatrice (Henderson) McGaha. He attended schools in Dunns Rock and Brevard, NC and participated in high school football and debating. After graduating from Brevard High School in 1954, he enlisted in the US Air Force. His eight years of service included time as a radar instructor.

On June 10, 1955, while in the service, he married Sue Smith of Ft. Collins, CO in LaPorte, CO. He was discharged in 1962 after being stationed at Lowry AFB in CO. He then attended Colorado State University in the electrical engineering program.

In 1963 Lynn started 26 years of employment with Mountain Bell Telelphone Co. (later becoming Qwest) in Colorado, starting as an aerial lineman. After promotion to management, he oversaw material warehouses and safety programs and later managed IT projects. He resided in Sterling, Black Forest, and the Denver area of Colorado during that time.

In support of his sons' activities, Lynn was a Boy Scout scoutmaster and assumed a leadership role in the Sports Riders Association of Colorado.

On May 24, 1986 he married Lynn Van Voorhies French in Camp Greenville, SC. In 1991 they moved to Lake McConaughy and built their own home. He enjoyed maintaining the roads and acreage with his tractor, handyman activities, gazing out on Lake McConaughy from his deck, and time with his wife, horses, and dogs. Lynn attended Lewellen United Methodist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his son and daughter-in-law Tyler and Terry McGaha, and half-brothers.

Survivors include his wife Lynn E. McGaha of Brule, NE; a son Richard McGaha; two grandchildren: Scott and Kelsy McGaha, all of Littleton, CO; two brothers: Arthur Eugene, Jr. (Jenny) McGaha and Joseph R., Sr. (Gail) McGaha, all of Brevard, NC; a sister Evelyn Orr of Etowah, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Noon in the Lewellen, NE., United Methodist Church. Pastor Ray Weinerman will officiate. A memorial has been established to the Lewellen, NE. United Methodist Church. Online Condolences may be sent by clicking here.

A graveside committal service will be held Tuesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. Pastor G. Keith Parker will officiate.

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.