Betty L Swallow

Betty L. Swallow, 77, of Grand Island died Sunday, August 27. 2023, at her home. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Pastor Bill Pavuk officiating. Family will greet friends at the church beginning at 12:30 PM until service time. Memorials are suggested to Hope Harbor or the American Red Cross. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Betty was born on December 7, 1945, in Minden, NE to George and Marie (Kruse) Casper. She grew up in Hildreth and graduated from Hildreth High School. She went on to earn her teaching degree from Kearney State College.

On April 21, 1973, Betty was united in marriage to Gary Swallow at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Hildreth. After which the couple lived in Grand Island. She worked various places, but her best memories were teaching art at the elementary and high school in Wolbach, NE.

Betty enjoyed reading and doing puzzles and spending time with her cat, Ruby. Her grandchildren were very important, and she enjoyed watching them grow up.

Survivors include daughter Amy M. (Lupe) Martinez of Omaha, NE, Brian J. Swallow of Iowa; grandchildren: Hannah Swallow, Aidan Martinez, and Ella Martinez; siblings Maxine Johnson, Wayne (Nancy) Casper, Dale (Vicki) Casper, Deborah (Ken) James, and David (Jeannie) Casper; brother and sister-in-law Dennis and Vikki Swallow; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary; father and mother-in-law, Wayne and Lucille Swallow; brother, Robert (Barb) Casper; and brother-in-law, Leon Johnson.