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Nancee Neely Obituary
February 10, 1932 - March 30, 2023
Nancee Neely passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, H. David Neely; parents, Homer H. and Elizabeth (Buss) Peterson; brother Charles A. Peterson; sister-in-law Donna Neely Potts; and in-laws, Robert D. and Anne Neely.
Survived by two children: son, H. David "Dave" Neely, Jr., and daughter, Lizbeth "Beth" Neely Stanek; daughter-in-law, Joni Glantz Neely; son-in-law, Michael E. "Mike" Stanek; six grandchildren, Robert, Emma, and Kaitlin Neely, and Michael C. "Buck", Jonathon "Jack" (fiancé Hailey), and Ashley Stanek; sister-in-law Marti Peterson; niece; nephews; and dear friends.
Born and raised in Omaha, Nancee attended Dundee and Loveland Elementary and Brownell Hall (Brownell Talbot) for High School before entering the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and graduated in 1954 with a Degree in Elementary Education. She taught Kindergarten for several years at Sunset Hills. Nancee married the love of her life, David Neely, on December 4, 1954. She was an amazing wife and mother.
Nancee was an active volunteer in the Omaha community. She served as President of the Junior League of Omaha and on numerous Boards, including Joslyn Art Museum Women's Association, Clarkson Hospital, Brownell Talbot, and Duchesne Academy. Nancee was Chairman of the Ak-Sar-Ben Women's Ball Committee and Omaha Symphony Guild. She was an active Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Group member, named Sigma Chapter Alumnae of the Year in 1984.
Nancee and David loved Nebraska football and tailgating with family and friends. She was a master at needlepoint and loved researching and collecting antiques. Nancee enjoyed spending time with family and friends, her pets, orchids, gardening, tennis, bridge, and traveling. Most of all, she adored her husband David, her children Dave and Beth, and six grandchildren.
We will miss her dearly; she will live forever in our hearts.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, May 4, at 1pm at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Omaha.
The family wishes to send love and thanks to those who cared for Nancee over the last few years.
Memorials to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Omaha. Online condolences to: www.johnagentleman.com
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Elizabeth Bucholz
May 2, 2023
Dear Beth and David,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
I have such fond memories of all of your family at the lakes and how much fun we all had.
Sending love and my condolences to you and your family.
Elizabeth Bucholz
Elizabeth (Lee Kraft) Euler
April 29, 2023
David and Beth,
Because we live out of town, I just this moment-in Omaha for a visit-learned of your Mom´s passing. You were both still in school (high school, junior high) when I met your Mom. I cleaned house for your Mom during the year I attended Grace Bible Institute. The fact that I was ever paid during that wonderful time remains an incongruous memory to me: your Mom modeled that lovely...something. Possessions? Beauty? Talent? Education? Opportunities? Friends? Fun? Humor? Ambition? "Oh, how lovely! I see a bit of this or that or another I might happen to have around. Let´s see what I can do with it for my family...oh, I bet so-and-so would like...you know, OMAHA might...and that little gal who rakes that shag carpet every week..". Your Mom prepared me for a life ahead I had no idea I was waiting for me. I should have been paying her.
Davis
April 26, 2023
You mother was the nicest, loveliest person that I have every known. She was very kind to me always and my family. P Davis
Scott Peterson
April 21, 2023
David and Lizbeth,
I have very fond memories of spending time at your house when we were kids and how warm and welcoming your mother was to me. Every time I drive by that house, I think about those memories. You have my deepest and sincerest sympathies.
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Lindy & Tony Donoho
April 12, 2023
Dear Beth,
I'm so sorry to hear of Nancee's passing. Your mom was so much fun & had such a sparkling personality! My mom enjoyed their friendship so much. I'm missing both of them & thinking of you & your family. It's such a difficult time - I hope you are comforted by the memories of your wonderful mom & that she is reunited with with your dad now. You all will be in my thoughts & prayers - along with memories of a lot of laughter with your folks! With love to you & your family,
Bob Litz
April 12, 2023
Dear David and Beth, I don't know if you remember me, but I was a frequent visitor to your house during late 1970 to spring 1971 with my then girlfriend Pat King who lived with you while attending school. I was treated so nicely by your parents during that time and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Bob Litz
Ed and Beth Morsman
April 4, 2023
What fun and joy we had with Nancee and Dave, especially those musical evenings as The Strictly No Refunds String Ensemble. Thanks for the memories, Ed and Beth
Peg Pearson
April 3, 2023
Beth, Mike and Family.... please know that Jim and I have you in our thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your sweet mom and celebrate her life!
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