Alma resident Gary L. Sims passed away Oct. 14, 2022, at the Colonial Villa Nursing Home in Alma, NE at the age of 80. &nbsp;He was born February 21, 1942, in Alma.

Survivors include his sisters: Wanda McConnell of Phillipsburg &amp; Janet Chytil of Omaha, NE &amp; numerous nieces &amp; nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 2:00 p.m in the Free Methodist Church, Alma, with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Alma Cemetery.

The casket will be closed. &nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alma High School Sports &amp; Activities Fund.

Online condolences:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Alma resident Gary L. Sims passed away Oct. 14, 2022, at the Colonial Villa Nursing Home in Alma, NE at the age of 80. &nbsp;He was born February 21, 1942, in Alma.Survivors include his sisters: Wanda McConnell of Phillipsburg &amp; Janet Chytil of Omaha, NE &amp; numerous nieces &amp; nephews.Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 2:00 p.m in the Free Methodist Church, Alma, with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Alma Cemetery.The casket will be closed. &nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alma High School Sports &amp; Activities Fund.Online condolences:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.