Karen Ellerbee

ELLERBEE-Karen, age 67, of Lincoln, formerly of Hastings, passed away at her home with her family at her side, on Wednesday, 11-26-08, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 13, 1941, to Bill and Bernice Breckenridge of Tekamah, NE. Karen grew up on the family farm near Tekamah, graduated from Tekamah High School in 1959, and attended Hastings College. Karen will be remembered for her artistic talents, sense of humor, and loving ways. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, PEO Chapter G, and was active with her Birthday Club for 40 years. Spending time with her family and her grandchildren brought her great joy. Family members include husband, Don, of 47 years; daughter Stacy Johnson and husband Jeff; their children Will and Carly; son Bill and wife Diane, their children Katie, Matt, Clare, Andrew and John Paul, all of Lincoln; brother Bob Breckenridge and wife Gloria of Tekamah; sister Joyce Brodersen and husband John of Herman; father-in-law M.B. Ellerbee of Hastings; sister-in-law Anne Kimmel and husband Jim of Franklin, TN; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, 12-2-08, at 11 am at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D Street, Lincoln, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to: The SNCC Foundation, 201 S. 68th St, Suite 200, Lincoln NE 68510; or the Cancer Resource Center, 4600 Valley Road, Suite 336, Lincoln NE 68510. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com. ROPER & SONS Funeral Services
Lincoln, NE (402) 476-1225