Obituary for Betty J. Reiber (Richard)
Betty J. Reiber, 90, of Scottsbluff, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff. A memorial service for Alfred L. and Betty J. Reiber will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Ed Hunzeker officiating. Private family inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Park at Scottsbluff with military honors provided by the United States Navy in honor of Al’s service to his country. Memorials may be made in care of the family for designation at a later date. Online condolences may be made by visiting their memorial pages at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. During these times, we are obligated to adhere to the social distancing guidelines set forth by the State of Nebraska for memorial services.
Betty was born March 24, 1929, to Fred and Anna Richard in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She met her husband, Alfred Reiber and on December 5, 1948, and they were united in marriage. They were blessed with two daughters, Kathy (Jim) Gilman of Scottsbluff and Kim (Joe) Ross of Broomfield, Colorado.
She enjoyed working at Montgomery Wards and Panhandle Coop in her earlier years. Alfred opened up his own real estate business, Reiber Realty, and the two of them ran the business for over 40 years. She took care of all the personal items and kept the books.
The two of them belonged to the VFW and enjoyed assisting with bingo every Friday night for many years. Betty helped all of the women in the kitchen to keep everyone full of good food.
Betty is survived by her husband, Alfred for over 70 years; her two daughters, Kathy and Kim; her grandchildren, Trever Gilman, Lacey Gilman, and Nic Fitzgibbons; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Parker, and Colten.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandchild, Tylar Gilman, son of Kathy and Jim Gilman.
Betty was a wonderful mom, grandma, and great-grandma, and will be missed by all.
Betty was born March 24, 1929, to Fred and Anna Richard in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She met her husband, Alfred Reiber and on December 5, 1948, and they were united in marriage. They were blessed with two daughters, Kathy (Jim) Gilman of Scottsbluff and Kim (Joe) Ross of Broomfield, Colorado.
She enjoyed working at Montgomery Wards and Panhandle Coop in her earlier years. Alfred opened up his own real estate business, Reiber Realty, and the two of them ran the business for over 40 years. She took care of all the personal items and kept the books.
The two of them belonged to the VFW and enjoyed assisting with bingo every Friday night for many years. Betty helped all of the women in the kitchen to keep everyone full of good food.
Betty is survived by her husband, Alfred for over 70 years; her two daughters, Kathy and Kim; her grandchildren, Trever Gilman, Lacey Gilman, and Nic Fitzgibbons; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Parker, and Colten.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandchild, Tylar Gilman, son of Kathy and Jim Gilman.
Betty was a wonderful mom, grandma, and great-grandma, and will be missed by all.