Elenor Elizabeth Kohler, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Alliance.
She was born December 13, 1934 in Geneva, NE to Harold Wayne and Pearl Winifred (Walker) McDonald.
In April 1953, she married Arthur Edward McCoy. She would later marry Virgil Dean Kohler in April 1961.
Elenor moved to Alliance in 1972 to attend St. Joseph ‘s School of Practical Nursing. After graduation she began employment with Burlington Northern Railroad. After working there for 10 years she decided to pursue her nursing career and discovered her true passion for helping people by working in nursing home until the age of 75.
She is survived by her children, Karen (Rick) Turman of Alliance, Edward McCoy of Hemingford and Virginia Kohler of Alliance, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Martha McDonald of Council Bluffs, IA and her brother, Richard (Mary) McDonald of York, NE and nieces and nephews.
Services are pending at this time. Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 615 Yellowstone Avenue, Alliance.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com