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Nita Bale Obituary
August 9, 1932 - September 14, 2025
Nita Belle Bale, age 93, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb., surrounded by family.
Nita was born to William Jenis Bradley and Minnie Olive (McCandless) Bradley in Kingman, Kan., on August 9, 1932.
Nita spent her early years on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in central South Dakota where her father was a teacher on the Reservation. She graduated high school at the age of 17, and moved to Minneapolis, Minn., with girlfriends including actress, Joan Fontaine. Nita moved back to Sioux Falls, S.D., where she met Orlyn, whom she later married on June 12,1954. They raised three children and moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1963 where she pursued her career as a Data Processing Supervisor at Bankers Life (Ameritas) for thirty years. After retirement in 1993, Nita went to work part time at Lincoln East High School; working in the cafeteria for approximately two years.
Nita had a love for family, friends, and animals. She loved spending time with her grandchildren as well as her great grandchildren. Nita loved the outdoors, going to Husker football and volleyball games, and playing golf. She also enjoyed watching old movies. Her favorite color was yellow and her husband, Orlyn sent yellow roses to her for special occasions. Nita and Orlyn's favorite song was "Moon River" and they loved to dance.
Nita is survived by her brother, Terry (Kathy) Bradley of Tillamook, Ore.; son, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Bale of Lincoln, Neb.; daughters, Julie (Tim) Regan of Kansas City, Mo., Debra Jacox of Lincoln, Neb.; grandchildren, Brian (Brenda) Bale, Kelly (James) Crane, Patrick (Erica) Regan, Adam (Christine) Bale, Christopher (Erica) Bale, Bradley (Jacki) Jacox, Thomas (Taylor) Regan, Amy Regan, Kaitlin (Jesse) Klug, Joel (Kayla) Jacox; 13 great-grandchildren, one expected in November; two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Nita was preceded in death by her parents, William and Minnie Bradley; her husband, Orlyn Bale; brother, William Bradley; sisters, Gwen Whetham, Olive Beckett, Linda Benson; and grandson, Corey Jacox.
A celebration of life for Nita will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512.
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Gail Pratt
September 19, 2025
I´m very sorry to hear about Nita leaving us. I worked with Nita at bankers life now AMERITAS for years and several of us meet every Wednesday for coffee. It was great. There only two of us left in that coffee now. I had called Nita to join us, but she was not up to it. Again. I am so sorry to hear of her leaving us.
Gail Pratt
Bruce McKeag
September 18, 2025
Nita and I worked in different departments at Bankers Life Nebraska (now Ameritas), but she was a person who seemed to know most of the employees. She always had a smile on her face and was just a very pleasant co-worker.
My deepest sympathies and prayers to her family, and may your memories be a source of comfort for all of you.
Bill Gauthier
September 16, 2025
.....sorry for your loss Debi. We´re thinking of you.
Bill & Shelly Gauthier
Roxann Brennfoerder
September 16, 2025
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Nita. I worked for years with Nita at Ameritas/Bankers Life Nebraska, and appreciated her kindness and work ethic.
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