Janie Hackbart July 29, 1952 ~ August 22, 2011
		Draucker Funeral Home 700 N. Spruce Street Post Office Box 296 Ogallala, NE 69153 Ph:  308.284.4021

 OBITUARY

 
Janie Hackbart, 59, of Julesburg, Colo. and former long time resident of Ogallala, died August 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident just east of Big Springs.

Janie was born July 29, 1952 in Olton, Tex., to Nieves and Josephine Gonzales Hernandez. Janie spent her early childhood years in Olton and Heart, Tex. before moving to Wood River, Nebr., where she went to school.

She met Norman Hackbart in Wood River and then Norman moved to Tonica, Ill. with his construction job. Janie traveled to Illinois and she married Norman on September 24, 1971. The couple moved to Fremont where Norman continued his construction career. In 1976 the young budding family made their way to Ogallala and Norman began employment with the Union Pacific Railroad.

Throughout her life Janie enjoyed many simple pleasures such as music, dancing, gardening, going to the movies, camping and fishing with her family at Lake McConaughy and evenings out with friends. She was active in area league bowling and was on many tournament winning teams in the late 70's and 80's. Janie was the recipient of many accolades within the bowling community. She enjoyed being a homemaker and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, Norman Hackbart of Julesburg; her children: Dean Hackbart and Trishia Hackbart, both of North Platte; Travis Hackbart of Julesburg; and Christopher Hackbart of Ogallala. One brother Joe and his wife Terri Longoria of Arizona, a niece Barb and her husband Chad Shirley of Salina, Kan. Also eleven grandchildren.

The family chose cremation and there will be no visitation. The memorial service will be Saturday, August 27, at 10 a.m. in Draucker Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Crooks of the Julesburg Grace Baptist Church officiating.

A memorial has been established in her name. Online condolences may be sent by clicking here.

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.