September 6, 1951 — May 18, 2014

Bea was born in Torrington, Wyoming to A.E. and Anna Whitney. Bea had an emergency baptism in 1951 and was flown by Dr. Morgan to Children’s Hospital in Denver. She returned home in late January 1952. She was confirmed April 11, 1965 at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Bea graduated from Torrington High School in 1969. She then moved to Omaha and graduated from Lutheran College with a Nursing Degree in 1973. Bea worked as a nurse at Bergan Mercy Hospital for 20 years. In her spare time, Bea enjoyed crafts, gardening, and traveling.

Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marcia Nicks; brothers, Leon and Ronald Whitney. Bea is survived by daughter, Amy; brother, Keith (Gwen) Whitney; nephews, Michael and Jeff; nieces, Julie and Sheri; and friend, Mae.

Visitation Friday, May 23, 2014 from 5-8PM. Funeral Service Saturday at 9AM, both at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home. Interment, Farnam Cemetery in Farnam, NE. Memorials to Paralyzed Veterans of America or Disabled Veterans of America.

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