Carol A. Van Nordheim, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Arbor Care Center in Ord, Nebraska at the age of 100.
Carol Adalyn, born on April 29, 1926, in Ong, Nebraska, was one of seven daughters of Arthur and Selma (Culleen) Oakley. She pursued her early education in a local country school and graduated as Valedictorian from Ong High School in 1944.
Carol furthered her studies at Kearney State College, earning a teaching degree, followed by a master’s degree in 1968. It was at a dance while in college where she met Dave Van Nordheim, whom she married on April 1, 1951. They began their life together in Hershey, then Mullen, before settling in Ord in 1958, where Carol served as the Valley County Home Extension Agent for the University of Nebraska. Upon retirement in 2000, the couple moved to a farm west of Scotia.
An engaged member of the community, Carol was involved with PEO, Eastern Star, and enjoyed participating in a bridge club. She found joy in sewing, painting, baking, and exploring genealogy.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Van Nordheim of La Jolla, California and her daughter, Carla Van Nordheim of Lincoln; four grandchildren, Rian and Nick Van Nordheim and Carrah and Timory Weakly; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Millie Nash.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dave; and five sisters, Ruth Clement, Mary Souza, Eleanor Hayes, Grace Wilson and Christine Hobbs.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Ord, Nebraska. Pastor Josiah Mono will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Glenvil Cemetery at Glenvil, Nebraska. Ord Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.ordmemorialchapel.com
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