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Nancy Louise Stricklett Galaway

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Birth	:	22 Feb 1945 Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 2020 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6267014, -97.5674973
Description	:	Nancy Louise Galaway of Fairmont, Nebraska, was born February 22, 1945 at Blair, Nebraska to Guy and Charlotte (Baker) Stricklett and died April 7, 2020 at Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 75 years 1 month and 16 days. Nancy grew up in Blair, and on February 2, 1963 she married Charles Berggren in Blair. To this union three children were born-- Shelly, Susan and Ken. The couple moved to a farm near Lindsay, Nebraska. In the fall of 1964 the couple and their daughter, Shelly, moved to Fairmont, Nebraska where Susan and Ken were born. The family was... Read More	Nancy Louise Galaway of Fairmont, Nebraska, was born February 22, 1945 at Blair, Nebraska to Guy and Charlotte (Baker) Stricklett and died April 7, 2020 at Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 75 years 1 month and 16 days. Nancy grew up in Blair, and on February 2, 1963 she married Charles Berggren in Blair. To this union three children were born-- Shelly, Susan and Ken. The couple moved to a farm near Lindsay, Nebraska. In the fall of 1964 the couple and their daughter, Shelly, moved to Fairmont, Nebraska where Susan and Ken were born. The family was devastated when on July 29, 1966, Charles and Nancy’s second daughter, Susan, passed away. The family was again drawn closer in grief when Charles passed away on September 27, 1986. Nancy married Joe Galaway on September 19, 1992 in Fairmont. To this marriage Joe brought two daughters and five grandchildren. Nancy’s life centered on her family, friends and community. Over the years, besides doing babysitting, she worked outside the home at the Tower Cafe and Stockman’s Club, was a cook at the Fairmont school and for ten years, and she sold for House of Lloyd. Nancy’s three granddaughters, Joni, Abbie and Jenna Cassidy stayed with her while their parents were at work. Nancy felt so very blessed to share this time with them. Nancy enjoyed working in organizations to benefit Fairmont. She was a member of the Fairmont Community Church and United Methodist Women since 1964, serving on several committees for the Church and President of UMW. She was a member of the Fairmont Federated Woman’s Club since 1966, serving in different offices and chairmanships including club president, district president and state 2nd vice president, she was a member of the Fairmont American Legion Auxiliary since 1990, and was a member of the Fairmont Ladies Bible Study. She was member of the Fairview Manor Auxiliary and enjoyed making personalized birthday cards for the residents. In the fall of 1991, Nancy was a part of the group that organized the Fairmont Recycling where she volunteered for many years. She had also served as Girl Scout Brownie leader and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce for many years. She worked on preserving the history of Fairmont and its people, working on the 125th Fairmont History Book, Fairmont Cemetery Book and compiling genealogy and histories of the people. She was also a huge supporter of the Relay for Life, and raised money for the event for the last 3 years. Nancy enjoyed attending the social groups, Pricilla’s, A Birthday Club and the Senior Center. Nancy enjoyed having coffee with friends, tracing the family history and writing short stories and poetry. Her favorite time of year was Christmas. She loved decorating the house, sending and receiving Christmas cards from friends and relatives, preparing for family get togethers and shopping for that special gift for those she held so dear. Nancy is survived by her husband, Joe, her two children, daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Dave Cassidy and son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Linda Berggren; two step-daughters, Susan Schulz and Nancy Galaway; eight grandchildren, Joni and Rachelle Cassidy and children Knox and Zoey, Abbie Cassidy and husband Clayton Dishong, and Jenna Cassidy and David Tuberville and their son Arlo ; Sara Schulz and husband Jake Schall and sons Kyson and Kemper; Shaina Shultz and her son Jerrick; Joshua and Jared Schulz; Jordan Galaway; a step grandson, Jason Huff and three great step grandchildren, Alex and Lilly Huff and Lakota Tuberville; a sister and brother-in-law Judy and Don Magill; brother-in-law Milton Berggren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles Berggren, daughter Susan Berggren, nephew Dan Magill, brother-in law Vernon Berggren, and brother-in-law Norman Berggren. A Private Family Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska with Rev. Rayl Robbins presiding. There were three recorded music selections for Nancy's funeral service, "Amazing Grace," I Can Only Imagine" and "Can't help Falling in Love". Due to the COVID-19 restrictions a Livestream Video of the funeral service for Nancy will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020 on Farmer & Son Funeral Home’s Facebook Page. The Nebraska Signal April 15, 2020 page 4A. Nancy is buried next to her first husband, Charles Berggren.

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Nancy Louise Stricklett Galaway's memorial is located at: Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA.
When did Nancy Louise Stricklett Galaway death?
Nancy Louise Stricklett Galaway death on 7 Apr 2020 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.6267014
Longitude: -97.5674973

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Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Charles Alvin Berggren

(1943 - 1986)

Children

Susan Kay Berggren

(1966 - 1966)

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1. Fairmont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6267014, -97.5674973

2. Fairmont Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6394005, -97.5689011

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7. Exeter Cemetery
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8. Grafton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

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Coordinate: 40.6150017, -97.7108002

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Coordinate: 40.7557983, -97.6063995

13. Holoch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7630997, -97.5207977

14. Lushton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7125100, -97.7317100

15. Blue Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7571983, -97.4535980

16. Gilmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7705994, -97.4847031

17. Chelsea Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4808006, -97.4882965

18. Turkey Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6042700, -97.3502200

19. Tvrz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5679700, -97.3618700

20. Bohemian Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

21. Kasak Cemetery
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22. Mennonite Cemetery
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23. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4668999, -97.7097015