John William Vorse

John William Vorse, 68, of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully and met his faithful Savior with his family by his side on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. John fought a valiant fight to recover from an accident on November 13, 2015. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Wednesday and 2-7 PM Thursday with the family present from 5-7 PM at Dugan-Kramer Chapel. His funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, April 22, 2016 at WestWay Christian Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Tyson Lambertson and Pastor Shilo McCoy co-officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff with military honors by the Nebraska National Guard and the Gering American Legion. A memorial has been established in John’s name at First State Bank. Tributes may be left at www.dugankramer.com

John was born on May 14, 1947 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Alden and Kathryn (Steele) Vorse. He spent his young life growing up on the farm where he attended Victory Hill School. He was very active in sports, graduating from Scottsbluff High School in 1966. In 1967, John enlisted in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in October of 1972.

John married his only love, Karen Nazarenus on September 1, 1967 and they were blessed with two sons. John’s career path started by working on a farm. He then worked as a carry out for Henry’s Market. Many years later, he lived his dream by owning the operating Henry’s Market for several years.

John worked for United Telephone Company and Executone selling business phone systems. He worked for Affiliated Foods of Colorado and Affiliated Foods of Nebraska in retail development. He worked as an Assistant Manager for Walmart for 11 years, retiring in 2013.

John was a member of High Plains Auto Club. He was voted in as President of the club for 2016 in November of 2015. He attended The Rock Church.

John never met a stranger and was loved by all. He gave unconditionally and loved the same. He put family first and will leave a legacy of truth, love, acceptance, and integrity on all of our hearts. He was a Mustang lover, purchasing his first Mustang in 1967, and having his two favorites now.

John is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 48 years Karen; beloved children Michael J. (Angie) Vorse of Burns, WY, Jason Vorse of Scottsbluff, and Nichole J. Vorse of Scottsbluff; the joys of his life, his grandchildren, Brent of Scottsbluff, Brandon, Sabrina, Sally, and Bryce of Burns, WY, Mason of Scottsbluff, Madison (Kyle Groskopf) of Belle Fouche, SD, Maric and Ayden both of Scottsbluff; sisters Francie Hays of Scottsbluff, Helen Kay (Russ) Hubbard of Oklahoma City, OK, Patti (John) Hammel of Colorado Springs, CO, Aldenea (Keith) Hammel of Midland, TX, Pamela (Ortie) Favors of Knoxville, TN, and Kathy (Steve) Snyder of Hastings, NE; brothers George (Shirley) Vorse of Canton, OH and Michael (Linda) Vorse of Moscow, ID; sisters-in-law Maralyn (Tim) Bates of Douglasville, GA and Deb (Jim) Smith of Scottsbluff; brother-in-law Steve Nazarenus of Houston, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many friends including three spoiled dogs Buddy, Mia, and Sasha.

John was preceded in death by his mother Kathryn Steele Vorse, father Alden Vorse, brother Thomas Vorse, mother-in-law Mary Nazarenus, father-in-law Henry Nazarenus, paternal grandparents Clyde Vorse, Mable Harris Vorse White, maternal grandparents Jacob G. Steele and Nellie Cutler Steele, and brother-in-law Elmer Hays.

Special thank you to Jenny Baltz, Director of Nursing and all of the staff at Golden Living Center: their care of John was outstanding and compassionate. They left a mark on all of our lives. Thank you also to Regional West Hospice.