Funeral Leaflet (photos)

Daryl Blue, born Aug. 25, 1949 in Shelton, died Friday April 19 at his home in Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ione Blue.

A teacher to hundreds, friend to hundreds more, he left a trail of learning, laughter and playfulness that is near mythical.

Whether in the classroom, mentoring his students, being grandpa supreme or beating a deadline with on-target grammar and accuracy for both the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World Herald, Daryl had a joke, a story or political insight for all to behold.

Jokes, practical and otherwise, empathy and sympathy, honesty and sincerity, all marked the man who loved so many.

Blue is survived by Deb Hammond, sons Dwight (Maggi) of Warren, ME, Chris (Jess) of Berkeley, CA, and Sean (Angela) of Lincoln; stepchildren Leslie (Keith) Mann of Lincoln, T.J. (Jenni) Hammond of Peachtree, GA, and 11 Grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Darwin (Karen) of Lincoln and Duane (Theresa) of Ridgecrest, Cal., and sister Danece (Jim) Meyer of Blue Hill.

Blue, a 1971 Nebraska graduate, taught at Lincoln Northeast and Waverly and worked for the Lincoln Public Schools from 1972 to 2004.

He was one of the organizers of the NBDA (Nebraska Basketball Development Association), a member of Nebraska Alumni, head of the Shelton High School Hall of Fame and he Shelton Baseball Hall of Fame. He carried the nickname “Bulldog Blaster,” as a fullback at Shelton High, “Bullet,” in faculty basketball games and “Ice Blue,” to close friends.

Blue worked with the Nebraska athletic department on the football stat crew. He also worked as a scorekeeper for local high school baseball games in recent years.

Celebrating the Life of Daryl E. Blue

August 25, 1949 ~ April 19, 2019

In Loving Memory

Daryl Eugene Blue “Blue”, “Bulldog Blaster”, “Bullet”, ”Ice Blue”

Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 84th and Pioneers, Lincoln, Nebraska. Officiating: Rev. Wayne Alloway. Prelude-Marcia Wiebers; Words of Grace; Prayer; Solo-David Claus. Remembrances: Chris Blue, Jim Cambell, Mike Reilley, Savannah Blue, T.J. Hammond, Ken Hambleton. Duet: “Amazing Grace”-David Claus and Buffy Cornish. Scripture Readings. Solo: “Go Rest High on that Mountain”-Kellyn Wooten Learned. Message. Congregational Hymn: “How Great Though Art”. Music: “O Happy Day”-Reba McEntire. Benediction. Postlude.

Memorials: “In Memory of Daryl Blue”-Pinnacle Bank, Lincoln, Nebraska

Daryl’s family would like to acknowledge all of the teachers, friends and colleagues that he has known over the years. He was blessed to have you in his life. Thank you for all your love and support.

Honorary Pallbearers:

NBDA Board: Mick Anderson, Tim Cannon, Jeff Droge, Sean Forbes, Dallas Sweet, Jimmy Motz, Jimmy Edwards, Jeff Junker, Sheila Lammert, Roger Elrod, Adam Brill, Trevor Menke, Don Hogue, Mike Fox, Steve Menke, Scott Steinbrook, and Barry Spurgin

Sportswriters: Gene Cotter, Paul Hammel, Ken Hambleton, Ryly Jane Hambleton, Mike Reilley, Stu Pospisil, Todd Henrichs, Doug Thomas, Larry Porter, Steve Sipple, Clark Grell, Julie Koch, Rod Henkel, Brent Wagner, Ron Powell, Mike Babcock and Mark Derowitsch

31st & W College Friends: Creighton Holscher, Tom Hawks, Dennis Mueller, Vern Stuthman, Mark Meyer, Gary Meryer, Tren Miller, Dennis Kreimer, Rick McDonald, Jim Schindel, Dave Armknecht, Doris Garrett, Irish Neukirch and Virgie Holoubek

Shelton Hall of Fame Board Members: Tom McBride, Steve Glenn, Lynn McBride, Ed Lowe, Ward Bilslend, Tren Miller, Glenn Schanou, John Dority, and Jon Pearson

Life is not measured by the breaths we take,

But by the moments that take our breath away.

~~~Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Obituaries and leaflets on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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