Erin A. Runyan

Erin A. Runyan, 28, of Shelton died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.



Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Shelton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Sam Rathod will officiate. Burial will be in the Shelton Cemetery.



Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Shelton United Methodist Church.



Memorials are suggested to Special Olympics of Kearney, Shelton United Methodist Church or Mosaic.



Apfel Funeral Home of Wood River is serving the family.



Erin Anne Runyan was born November 3, 1985, at Grand Island to Robert C. and Anne C.

(Heintz) Runyan. Erin grew up in Shelton and attended Shelton Public Schools, graduating from Shelton High School in 2005.



Following her education, Erin worked at Mosaic in Grand Island.



Erin was very involved with the Special Olympics and had won several gold medals at the Nebraska State Special Olympics in unassisted ramp bowling.



One of Erin's greatest loves was Disney. She enjoyed a number of Disney experiences in her life and could quote dialogue from numerous Disney films. She enjoyed all kinds of music and was known for her generous hugs she shared with friends and family.



Erin was a member of the Shelton United Methodist Church.



Erin is survived by her parents, Robert and Anne Runyan of Shelton; and one brother, Chase Runyan of Axtell. Extended family includes her aunts, uncles and cousins.



She was preceded in death by two uncles and one cousin.