Betty Jean Gregurich (ne Christensen), age 96, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Valhaven Nursing Home. Betty was born to Albert and Hallie Christensen (ne Hyatt) on March 5, 1922, in Council Bluffs, IA.

Betty married Harold Gregurich on September 6th, 1942 and lived in Omaha for several years before moving to Fremont, NE. They resided there for over forty years and were the owners of Parkview and Sunkist Dry Cleaners. Betty enjoyed working until the age of ninety-two first in the dry cleaning business and later doing demos at grocery stores and as a cashier at Big Dog Liquors in Elkhorn.


Betty was a talented and published author and poet, and she loved camping and being outdoors. The many loves in her life included: her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and Tom Selleck in the show Blue Bloods. She was a wonderful, whimsical, one of a kind lady, who lit up any room she entered and made everyone around her feel special.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband of 55 years Harold, and daughter Janice.

Survived by:
Sons Larry (Susan) Gregurich of Valley, NE, Gary Gregurich of Omaha. Grandchildren: Loralee (Don) Coulter of Elkhorn, NE; Garth (Annette) Hosch of Mesa, AZ; Hallie (Lee) Carl of Mesa, AZ; Bryce (Ricci) Gregurich of Valley, NE; Tracie Gregurich of Kansas City, KS; and Kris Gregurich of Valley, NE.
Great-Grandchildren: Mason and Emerson Coulter, Caleb and Isaiah Carl, Truston and Melodee Hosch, Gage and Gavin Gregurich and Kyle and Kyson Gregurich.
Many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.


Memorials may be made to Valley Fire and Rescue 210 W. Church St., Valley, NE 68064
Celebration of Life event (casual attire): 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, January 25th, 2019, at The Pines Country Club, 7516 N. 286th St., Valley.

Memorial Service: 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, at Dugan Funeral Chapel, 751 N. Lincoln Ave., Fremont