Jack Loomis

Jack A. Loomis

July 19, 1932 - Feb. 25, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — Jack A. Loomis, of McCook, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family at the age of 89, on Feb. 25, 2022. Jack was born on his family farm in rural Hayes County on July 19, 1932, to Ewing Reed and Lela Mae (Rogers) Loomis. He was raised on his family farm and attended Hayes Center High School until graduating in 1951. He was involved in football, basketball, and baseball while growing up, as well as being an avid Husker fan his whole life.

On May 8, 1952, Jack was united in marriage to Hazel Ward at the Union Congregational Church parsonage in Hayes Center. After uniting, they were blessed with three sons, Benjie, Danny, and Scott Loomis. In December of 1952 Jack was drafted to the U.S Army. After proudly serving his country in Korea, Jack was discharged in 1954. After returning home to Hayes County, he began working for his father-in-law, raising cattle. Shortly after that, he began his own farming and ranching operation in eastern Hayes County. While living on the farm, he was a member, as well as on the board of, the Evergreen Union Church. His life passion was farming and raising cattle, and his favorite time of the year was fall harvest.

In 2002, Jack and Hazel bought a house in McCook and slowly began retiring over the next 12 years. In 2014, they moved to their home in McCook permanently and began attending West First Chapel. Since his retirement, he started the hobby of wood working. He made models of John Deere farm equipment as well as bird feeders out of wood pieces. Many of his finished products were given to his family. Jacks’ wife and family were very important to him. He loved spending time with them and making memories.

Jack was proceeded in death by his parents, Ewing Reed and Lela Mae Loomis; son, Scott Loomis in 2007; three brothers, Edwing (Neva) Loomis, Reed Jr. (Vonda) Loomis, and Ronald Loomis; father-in-law, Elmer (Jessie) Ward; brothers-in-law, Harold (Jeanne) Yohe, Robert (Ruth) Ward and Lamoine McKillip; along with a very special niece, Carla McKillip.

Jack is survived by his wife Hazel of 69 years; sons, Benjie (Marie) Loomis and Danny (Jackie) Loomis, all of Maywood, Neb.; brother, Donald (LaVerda) Loomis of Arvada, Colo.; sisters-in-law, Betty McKillip of McCook, Irene (Richard) Oglesby of Sherman, Texas and Becky (Richard) Busboom of Dannebrog, Neb.; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild; many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services for Jack will be at the West First Chapel in McCook, Friday, March 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with Johnny Walker officiating. Lunch will be served at the Hayes Center Community building at the Hayes Center fairgrounds at 1 p.m. with graveside services at the Hayes Center Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Memorials in his name can be given of your choice to the Hayes Center Senior Center, Hayes County Fire Department, or Hayes Center Ambulance.

Visitation is Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel from 3-7 p.m., with family present from 5-7 p.m. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.