Former Trustees Remembered

The York College family mourns the recent passing of two colleagues and friends: Dr. E. LaVerne Haselwood of Omaha, Neb., and Mr. Keith L. Arterburn of McCook, Neb. Both men served on the YC Board of Trustees for many years, using their talents and love for young people to further Christian education in the heartlands.

Dr. Haselwood, age 87, passed away at his home on Dec. 1, 2020. LaVerne was a gentle, wise, patient man of faith whose dedication to excellence and dignity touched every aspect of his life. His professional career took him from work as a librarian to a position as a professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), from which he retired in 1999. He served as an elder for Southwest Church of Christ for decades, touching numerous lives and earning the love and respect of hundreds of church members. In addition to Haselwood's nearly twenty years as a trustee for, he donated his time as field supervisor for York College education majors who completed their student teaching in the Omaha area. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Joan; their four daughters, Ann, Karen, Polly, and Amy: and their families including 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. (obituary)

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Arterburn, age 95, passed from this life on Dec. 26, 2020. Keith will be best remembered as a man of deep faith who taught and mentored young and old. He was a high school teacher early on his career, worked several years in farm supply businesses, and then managed farms for the National Bank of Commerce of Lincoln. Although he retired from NBC in the early 1990s, he loved his work in real estate and maintained his realtor’s license until 2017, most recently working for Gateway Realty of McCook. Along with dedicated service as a trustee, Arterburn shared his expertise in farm management as volunteer counsel when the college received major gifts of agriculture real estate. He fought valiantly to live as long as he did because he had projects to finish and people to love. His family and all who knew him will miss his ready smile, warm hugs, wisdom, and model of faith. His family includes children, Ann Morrill and husband, Bruce of Stilwell, Kan., David Arterburn and wife, Cindy of Papillion, Neb.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his late wife, Hazel Arterburn. (obituary)

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