Valerie Grace Coleman, age 29, of North Platte, passed away Friday, July 20th, 2012 at her home. She was born March 14, 1983 in North Platte to James and Carol Vedder West. She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 2000. She worked at various jobs before she found the job she loved at the North Platte Opportunity Center. She loved the guys she worked for and enjoyed her job so much. On February 10, 2012 she married Steven Coleman Jr., and became a wonderful second mom to Molly and Gage. Valerie loved to read, especially Stephen King novels; watch stock car racing; and watch the TV show 'House'. She also enjoyed scary movies and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Steven Coleman Jr., of North Platte; children Molly and Gage Coleman of North Platte; parents James and Carol West of North Platte; sisters Sheenan (Eric) Meacham and Carrie West both of North Platte; brother Jason West of North Platte; Grandmother, Francis Vedder of North Platte; mother and father in law, Jennifer and Steven Coleman Sr. of North Platte; sister in law Kellie Coleman of Minnesota; and a nephew Cyler Meacham of North Platte.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Delbert and Grace West; and Verlin Vedder.
A memorial has been established to the Bambino Baseball League or the North Platte Opportunity Center, and online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.