IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Elma Glennis

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Newman

Aug 1, 1915 — Jun 20, 2017

Obituary

Elma Glennis Campbell-Naviaux-Newman, 101, died June 20, 2017 at Waterford Assisted Living, Omaha, NE. Elma was born Aug 1, 1915 to Clarence Earl and Sarah Olive Pollard-Campbell in Kaycee,Wy. She graduated from Buffalo, Wy High School, then moved to Cheyenne working in the Capital Building. Later she married Eugene Elliott Naviaux Oct. 23, 1937. They lived in Huntington, OR and Omaha before settling in North Platte, NE. There she worked as bookkeeper for Nebraska Public Power District, retiring after 25 years. Elma and Gene were married 25 years when he died August 3, 1962. Jan 24, 1964 Elma married Irwin Spencer "Josh" Newman. They enjoyed spending summers in Glen Haven, CO. Josh died in 1995. Elma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 70 years, an avid bridge player, and past member of BPO Does and Union Pacific Ladies. Survivors include two daughters, Glennis (Ron) Baker and Sandy Naviaux, and step children Les Newman, Oxford, CA; Loris (Dick) Michaels and Linda (Tom) Mila, both of Sandpoint, ID; Peggy Brodsky, Atlanta, GA. Five grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-great grandchildren, along with other family members. Elma was preceded in death by her parents; all her siblings; two husbands; two step-sons, Larry and Don Newman; one son, Bill Naviaux; and granddaughter, Nicki England. A graveside memorial service was held June 30, 2017 at North Platte Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the donors choice.
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