North Platte, Nebraska
1926-2007
NORTH PLATTE Ñ Beverly Jean Grieb, 81, of North Platte died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Centennial Park Retirement Village.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Rev. Jim Novakowski as celebrant. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, from noon until 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.
Christian wake services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Mrs. Grieb was born Feb. 1, 1926, at Omaha to Peter and Edna Eckland Pollreis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald.
Survivors of the immediate family include daughters and sons-in-law, Jacque Spangler of Lincoln, Mary and Claude Hanson and Joan and Jim Carstensen, all of North Platte and Susan and Vernon Hiatt of Hershey; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Jr. and Marilynn Grieb of Peculiar, Kan., and Christopher and Sheila Grieb of York; and a brother, Robert Pollreis of Florida.
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Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Chad, Craig and Kevin Carstensen, Jennifer Hiatt, Brett and Ryan Grieb, Sharon Rice, Matt and Mike Grieb and David and Dan Spangler; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Beverly graduated high school in Omaha.
She married Donald Grieb on April 10, 1947, in Omaha. The couple lived in Omaha, Holdrege, Auburn and Grand Island and moved to North Platte in 1969.
Beverly loved to bowl and play cards, especially pinochle. She enjoyed going to Elko, Nev., and Rosebud to play the nickel slot machines. Beverly enjoyed having lunch with her friends.
She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Wednesday Holy Spirit Rosary Group for more than 30 years, and belonged to the Ladies of Holy Spirit.
Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; and a brother, Peter.
A memorial has been established to the Ladies of Holy Spirit and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
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God is smiling at Aunt Bev. right now. I never met Aunt Bev. at least that I can remember but I have heard some of the stories my older sisters have told me about her. She was a wonderful person. I am sorry I did not get to know her better. Jeff Pollreis one of Robert Pollreis' sons.
Jeff Pollreis
November 30, 2007 | St. Cloud, MN
To the family of Bev. Our prayer's our with you all of you. I can remember good times when our family would get together and play cards. Us kid would go out and get in trouble.
Art (Butch) Scott
November 29, 2007 | Springfield, MO
To my parents, all of my aunts and uncles and cousins, I am sorry I could not make the trip for Grandma's services. Know that you are all in my thoughts and my sympathy goes out to you during this time of sorrow.
I have very fond memories of my Grandmother and will always remember her laugh and love of life. I have always cherished the times I’ve spent at Grandma’s house, how she always showed kindness and love for us, how she always let us eat all the cookies and soda we wanted, and...
Michael Grieb
November 26, 2007 | Boston, MA
My sympathy goes out to all of Aunt Bev's children and their children.
she was a wonderful woman. We Pollreis children always had a great time going to visit her, Uncle Don and you kids in Grand Island. She always made sure we had a fun time. I remember playing with your pet rabbits. I thought she was pretty cool to let you have them.. with love , Patty ( Trisha )
Patty Pollreis ( Schwartz)
November 25, 2007 | St. Cloud, MN
To the family- I want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Aunt Bev was a very special lady and I will never forget her. To this day, I still tell my friends and relatives about all those hunting trips to Grand Island-where Donny and I "got" to crawl thru the thickets 'cause our dads did not have a dog. After a hard day hunting, I knew that aunt Bev would have a fantastic supper waiting for us. She is gone now to be with uncle Don. I will continue to tell...
Robert (Robby) Pollreis,Jr.
November 25, 2007 | Avon, MN
I remember Aunt Bev's warm smile. She always greeted the Pollreis children with open arms. She is with the Lord and Uncle Don now . God bless you all through this time.
Nancy(Pollreis)Songstad
Nancy Songstad
November 25, 2007 | Smithfield, NC
To the family.
God bless you all during this time of grief for the loss of your mother. Mary and Joan, it has been a joy to get to know you and look forward to continuing the friendship. Thank you for sharing your mom with us. Bev and our mom have gotten their reward and are reunited with their husbands. But I bet they are talking about the 4 of us . God bless you and Bev will be missed.
Mike and Wilma Douty
November 24, 2007 | North Platte, NE
Joan and Mary, it was nice getting to know you all over again while taking care of your mother. I know I was only there a short period of time, but your mom was very special since I remember her from previous experiences. You are both in my thoughts and I wish you the best in the future.
Brenda Blue
November 24, 2007 | North Platte
My sympathy is sent to all of my sister's family.
I have many beautiful memories of Bev while we were growing up. I nicknamed her "Putt", because she was the baby of the family and the name stuck for years. I am now 85 and cannot make the trip from Florida to Nebraska for her services, but I am sending my love and prayers to all of you. Uncle Bob Pollreis, Bev's brother
Robert Pollreis
November 24, 2007 | FL
