Betty Jean Gish

Hastings resident, Betty Jean Gish, 68, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at her home. Services will be Friday, January 15, 2010 at 2 PM at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Hastings, NE with Pastor Ed MacDonald officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Book signing will be Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, Hastings, NE. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.brandwilson.com. Betty was born December 2, 1941 to Henry and Nellie (Disney) Benge in Milford, NE. Her stepfather was in the military so as a child she traveled with her family and lived in many exotic places. Betty was a cake decorator for Lopers Bakery and SunMart, both in Hastings, NE. Betty enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidery and was a wonderful seamstress. She loved John Wayne and was an avid reader. She is survived by 3 daughters, Deborah McGinnis of Riverton, Iowa, Rose Mitts of Oklahoma City, OK, and Christina Farber of Franklin, NE, and 2 sons, Edward Kendall of Deweese, NE and Larry Kendall of Shenandoah, Iowa. 18 Grandchildren and 18 Great grandchildren. 2 brothers, Alvin Stairs of Omaha, NE and Butch Stairs of Blue Hill, NE, 3 sisters, Maxine Kliewer of Wymore, NE, Sharon Kliewer of Stockham, NE and Kate Ross of Kansas, and 1 step-sister, Margaret Davis of Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Goldie Benge, 1 grandson, Nathan McGinnis and 1 great grand daughter, Kiyra Kendall and 1 brother, Kenneth Stairs. Memorials may be given to the family.