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Betty Jane Naber, 91, passed away Jan. 10, 2018 in Chandler, Ariz.
Betty was born Oct. 20, 1926 in Burwell, Neb., to David and Della (Hodgson) Boag. She married Albert Conard and to this union were born two children, Carol and Kay. After divorcing, she moved to Grand Island and Lincoln where she worked at Woolworths.
In 1957, she moved to Hasley where she worked at Bates Ranch and later managed Hebbs Café. In 1962, she married Allen Naber and they had a son Dan. Allen and Betty made their home in Halsey where they farmed and ranched. After Allen passed in 1988 she worked at the Double T Bar and delivered mail.
Betty was known for her work ethic, kindness, and wonderful cooking. She loved to play cards, gamble and even learned to enjoy fishing. When she was not working she loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were very important to her, especially getting the opportunity to spend time with her great-granddaughter, Hadleigh. Even at the age of 91, she and Hadleigh never missed an opportunity to do something fun together.
Betty was survived by her children Carol (Linda) Conard of Burwell, Kay McMullen of Chandler, Ariz., na; Dan (Lori) Naber of Halsey, Nebraska and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Allen; parents; brother Mike Boag and sisters; Dorothy Fransen and Irene Walker, son-in-law Jerry McMullen and great granddaughter, ElLeigh Swisher.
Graveside services will Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Purdum Cemetery. Immediately after the service lunch will be provided at the Purdum church. Govier Brothers is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Halsey-Purdum Service Club.
Sponsored by Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory, Arnold FH and Mullen FH.
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February 20, 2018
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time of coping with the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. - Psalms 116:15.
MJH
January 31, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1
January 18, 2018
Sending Sympathy at this time of loss!
Ron / Leta Roth
January 17, 2018
So very sorry for your loss.
Sandra Ray
January 17, 2018
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Purdum Cemetery
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