Benjamin McAllister

Hastings resident, Benjamin Franklin McAllister, 90 of 1520 W. 9th, died Friday, June 21, 2002 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital

Services will be Monday, June 24, 2002; 10:00 A.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel with Rev. Dr. Sam Rathod officiating. Burial will be Monday, June 24, 2002; 3:00 P.M. MST at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Nebraska with Rev. Michael Laing officiating.

Benjamin F. McAllister was born March 14, 1912 in Pine River, Minnesota, the youngest son of Peter and Edna B. (Ehler) McAllister. He graduated from High School in Pine River, Minnesota. Ben & his mother moved near Imperial, Nebraska in 1929. He worked on a farm and ranch until 1933, when they moved into the town of Imperial. He worked at whatever he could find, as money was scare and jobs were few. In the summer of 1934, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corporation. He went to Arkansas for 13 months to work then returned to Nebraska. He went into road construction work, driving trucks for other people. He bought his first truck in 1937 and worked hauling gravel and dirt for the State of Nebraska. He married Grace Jeanette Wetherby on June 8, 1938 in Oshkosh, Nebraska. He continued to work on road jobs in western Nebraska from 1938-1940. Ben, Jr. was born August 14, 1940. The family returned to Imperial where Ben engaged in trucking locally by hauling grain and livestock. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was active in Methodist Youth Fellowship as a sponsor and driver for their trips. He was a volunteer fireman for 25 years and received his 25 year pin from the Imperial Fire Department. He was also a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Isaac Walton League all in Imperial, Nebraska. He was an avid hunter and golfer. In 1964, they moved to Hastings, Nebraska where he worked for Werner Construction, driving truck until the age of 65, retiring after having driven over 800,000 safe miles in 14 years. From 1972-1989, they spent their winters in Arizona and stayed home to get better acquainted with their grandchildren. After retirement, Ben drove cars for Spady Motors. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Benjamin F. McAllister was preceded in death by his parents, wife Grace, three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include,
Son & Daughter-in-law: Ben, Jr. & Darla McAllister - Hastings, NE
Granddaughters & Spouse: Deborah & Brent Littrel - Hastings, NE
Deena & Don Burbach - Hastings, NE
Duanna & Jim Aulrich -Hastings, NE
Grandson & Spouse: DeLynn & Angie McAllister - Aurora, Co
11 Great Grandchildren: Seth, Tanner, Daesha, Jordan
Jasmine, Leah, Heiden, Kirsten
Selena, Jacynda, Kaitlyn
Many Nieces & Nephews

Memorial may be given to Donor's Choice