Betty Jo Nelsen

Betty Jo Nelsen, age 84 of Hastings, passed away Monday April 22, 2008 at her residence. Betty was born August 9, 1923 in Fenwick, Michigan, the daughter of Jerry and Rosella (Church) Hallihan. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1941. She married Roger J. Nelsen October 15,1949. Betty was a secretary in Lansing before moving to Hastings in 1949. She enjoyed being a home maker and raising her family. She also enjoyed playing cards, cooking, gardening, and traveling. Betty was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church where she volunteered for many activities. She was a member of the Hastings Women's Club, a former Cub Scout Leader and an avid dog lover especially Huskies. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers , 5 sisters and her parents. Betty is survived by her husband of almost 59yrs., Roger Nelsen of Hastings, her son's , Michael Nelsen of Ft Lauder dale Fla., Randall (Laura) Nelsen of Alaska, Michigan, James (Mary Kay) Nelsen of Bolingbrook, Ill. , and Jed Nelsen of Hastings , 4 grandchildren, Colleen, Caroline, Megan, and Amy Nelsen, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8pm with a 5:30 pm rosary at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday April 25, 2008 at 11:00am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings , Fr. Alfred J. Russell celebrant, burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).