John Daniel Halley, age 61 of Stapleton, passed away Monday November 2, 2015 at his home south of Stapleton surrounded by his family and friends.
John was born on July 12, 1954 in McCook, NE to Preston and Mildred (Crandell) Halley. He lived with his family in the Curtis area before moving with them to North Platte when his dad got a job on the railroad. His family lived on an acreage on the north edge of North Platte for ten years before moving to a farm southwest of Maxwell. After his mother passed away in March 1992 he went to live with his sister Sally Schaeffer and her family on their farm southwest of Stapleton. John loved life on the farm and enjoyed the animals, especially the babies. He took his "chores" seriously and when the weather was bad he watched out the window to make sure they were done just right. He was wanting to get the fat cattle sold and looked forward to the weaned calves coming into the feedlot. He enjoyed going places and being around his friends and family. His bag was packed and ready to go on the next adventure. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
John is survived by his sisters Sally (Steve) Schaeffer of Stapleton, Kathy (Wayne) Fuller of Kearney and Deb (Brian) Gies of Shelton; sister-in-law Leslie Halley of Kearney; nieces Susan, Libby and Arlayna; nephews George, Matt, Todd, Greg, Travis, Chris and Isaiah; special great niece and nephew Rikie and Tye Schaeffer; special friends Rod Schaeffer, Ron Ostendorf and Emma Hiatt, Harlan and Connie Guhde, and Mac Stevens; as well as many other cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; brothers Jim and infant William; infant sister Susan Ann; nephews Brian Fuller and David Schaeffer, and nieces Sarah and Sheena Petit.
Memorials are suggested to the Stapleton Rural Fire Department or the donor's choice and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday November 10, 2015 at Gandy Community Bible Church with Pastor Frank Scott officiating. Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.