She was raised on a farm in Bennet until she married Danny Chapman on January 18, 1959. They moved to Lincoln before settling in Milford until their death. From this union, their son, Gordon, was born. After leaving her State job in Lincoln, she worked at Southeast Community College in Milford from 1969 to 1995. Betty enjoyed riding horses and staying active playing softball and bowling until she physically couldn't any longer. She will be remembered for loving the outdoors and gardening. Above everything else, she adored her grandson, Dylan, who was the light of her life.
Betty is survived by her son, Gordon and life partner, Jan; grandson, Dylan; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny; her parents; siblings, Harry, Ralph, Charles, George, Frank, and Francis; four nephews, Joe, Larry, Richard and Bruce, four nieces, Donna, Carol, Sally and Connie Holdsworth; and her cherished cat, Dodo.
Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00 am at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home 6800 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68512
Inurnment Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery 6700 14th Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68512
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