Funeral services for 84-year old Karyl Saxton of Crawford, NE, are Monday, Jan 29, 2024 at 11:00 at the Crawford Community Building.
Burial will be at the Whitney Cemetery and a reception will follow at the Frontier Restaurant/Bar in Crawford.
A memorial has been established for the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department. Flowers and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Karyl Marie Saxton was born on Dec 20, 1939 in Chadron, NE, and passed away on Jan 23, 2024 at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.
Karyl was the youngest of 3 children born to Glen and Mabel (Burkitt) Kendrick. She graduated from Crawford High School in 1958, the same year she married Jack Riggs.
Karyl had four kids: Rusty, Serita, Kim and Ty. In 1990, she married Oren Saxton and got to travel all over to enjoy life.
Karyl loved spending time with family and friends. She had plenty of hobbies: all kinds of crafts, playing the piano and drums, singing, watching wildlife, and traveling with Desert Reign.
Karyl had a big heart and a gentle soul, and will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons Rusty (Lori) Riggs, Ty Riggs, and Darrel; daughter Kim (Gary) Rudloff; sister Lois Douthit; brother Dick (Libby) Kendrick; 12 grandkids; 26 great-grandkids; 3 great-great-grandkids; and many other family members and friends.
Karyl was preceded in death by her daughter Serita Riggs; great-great-granddaughter Remi Bietz; her parents Glen and Mabel Kendrick; and other family members and friends.
Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron is in charge of arrangements for Karyl Saxton.