Neil Gordon McLane Jr. was a happy family man when he passed away Sunday March 26, 2017 at the young age of 83. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 2, 1933 he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosemarie, along with 3 children, Renee Hammons (Gary), Brian McLane (Julie) and Nancy Lynch (Jim). Neil had the great fortune of having 6 grandchildren â Brian McLane, Jr., Michelle Hammons, Christopher Hammons, Davis Lynch, Carter Lynch and Tatum Lynch. In addition he had two great-grandchildren â Daisy McLane and Henry McLane. Neil was raised in Akron, Iowa and is survived by four sisters â Pat Olson, Mary Plender, Linda Burris, and Norma Haan. Predeceased siblings are Oralee Kasa and Mike McLane. Viewing Wednesday March 29, 2017 from 6-8pm at Horan & McConaty 5303 E. County Line Rd. Centennial CO 80122. Funeral service begins at 10:00am Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Horan & McConaty followed by a military ceremony at Ft. Logan National Cemetery 4400 W. Kenyon Ave. Denver CO 80236. Reception immediately following at Jim & Nancy Lynch, 4070 Preserve Parkway North Greenwood Village CO 80121. Donations may be made in Neil's name to JDRF Supporting Type 1 Diabetes, http://www.JDRF.org. Please share memories of Neil and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.