Beverly Jeanne Deitering (Motz) age 87, of Blair, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Beverly was born on July 2, 1937, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Ray and Pauline (McManimie) Motz.

Beverly met Donald Duane Deitering and they married on January 7, 1956. Duane passed away May 21, 2019, at that time they were married for 63 years.

Beverly was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair, Nebraska.

Refusing to retire and give up driving, at the age of 87 Beverly continued to work for OCI Insurance Services. She was definitely a strong independent woman who loved life and was full energy. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandson Jeremy, and her great granddaughter Lorelei who became the center of her world.

Remaining to cherish her memory are daughter Chris (Denis) Joy, grandson Jeremy (Nicole) Joy, great-granddaughter Lorelei Joy, brother Roger (Rhonda) Motz, nieces and nephews.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Duane, parents Ray and Pauline Motz, and sister Sandy Hirst.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:30am Friday, August 23, 2024 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair, Nebraska.

Memorial donations in Beverly's memory may be directed to the Blair Fire Department.

Visitation will be at Hennessey Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, Iowa, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5pm ~ 7pm.

The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship following the funeral Mass.

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In Loving Memory of Beverly Jeanne Deitering

Born July 2, 1937 Missouri Valley, Iowa ~ Entered Into Rest August 20, 2024 Omaha, Nebraska

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am Friday, August 23, 2024 Saint Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Father Damien Wee. Musician: Michael Emmerich. Bagpiper, Joe Todero. Music Selections: "Sing A New Song", "On Eagle's Wings", "Be Not Afraid", "Prayer of St. Franicis"

Final Resting Place, Calhoun Cemetery, Missouri Valley, Iowa

A private burial will be at a later date

~~~obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~

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