age 81 years, of La Vista, Nebraska. Preceded in death by father Jack M. Bledsoe and mother Jennie Ellen Bledsoe - North Platte, Nebraska; granddaughters Madeline Bledsoe and Katie May Ellison. Survived by children Jennifer Bledsoe (Bruce Kalchik)Gretna, Nebraska, Jack E. Bledsoe Jr. (Wendy) - Monmouth, Oregon, Julie Bledsoe - Omaha, Nebraska, Jeff Bledsoe (Maria)Blair, Nebraska, and James Bledsoe (Fumiko) - Covington, Washington; longtime companion Darlene HigginsRalston, Nebraska; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister Nita KendallNorth Platte, Nebraska Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.