"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 204, No 10, p 34, Oct., 1982. Lois Van Horn, wife of Sheldon Van Horn, passed away on June 29, 1982 in Omaha, Neb. at the age of 63. She had been hospitalized several times in the past few months. Funeral services were held on July 2 at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in North Loup. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery outside North Loup. Lois spent her life reflecting God's love. She was an encourager to many and always gave her love and time to others. Lois was a bright spot in many lives. She touched people while in the hospital, and all around one finds those whom she had befriended. Lois has made the world a more beautiful place for those who knew her. We thank God for her life, and rejoice knowing that she is rejoicing today in heaven. LG "The Ord Quiz", Wednesday, October 9, 2002, p 7A. W. Sheldon Van Horn, 92, of North Loup died Thurs., Oct. 3, 2002 at the Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in North Loup. The Rev. Christian Mattison officiated. Jeneane Abel was organist and Phyllis was accompanist. The men's quartet, Jerry Van Horn, James Goodrich, Phillip Van Horn and John Ryschon, sang. Pallbearers were Brad Barber, Doug Barber, Mark Tolfa, Greg Barber, Jeff Barber and Michael Tolfa. Honorary pallbearers were the North Loup Lions Club, Elery King, Rev. Victor Skaggs and nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery in North Loup. Military rites were conducted by the Ralph Rich American Legion Post #285 of North Loup. Ord Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Church. Mr. Van Horn was born Dec. 22, 1909 at Farnam to William and Alice (Adams) Van Horn. At a young age the family moved to a farm five miles south of North Loup in the Union Ridge area. He attended the Union Ridge School. In 1917 the family moved to a place near North Loup and he continued his education at North Loup. In 1922 they moved to the Davis Creek area and he attended Pleasant Hill School through the eighth grade and then in the ninth and tenth grades he attended the Barker Rural School. In 1927 the family moved back to a farm near North Loup. He graduated from North Loup High School in 1929. He farmed near North Loup until 1939 when he moved into North Loup. On Apr. 2, 1942 he entered the US Army and served until Sept. 23, 1945. He returned to North Loup and worked at the H. J. Kyle popcorn business until 1947. From 1947 to 1954 he lived in California, Kansas, Texas and Alaska. He moved back to North Loup in 1954 and again worked at the popcorn plant. He purchased a fertilizer business in 1958. On Oct. 19, 1956 he married Lois (Barber) Swenson at North Loup. He became manager of the Blevins Popcorn Company and continued with his fertilizer business until he retired in 1977. He continued to make his home in North Loup. His wife died June 29, 1982. He was a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church, the American Legion for over 50 years, the Ord Elks Lodge and a member of the North Loup Lions Club. Survivors include nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; three brothers, Lloyd, Elwood and Ray Van Horn; two sisters, Hazel Ingraham and Elma Walkup. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders