Emma Jane Bumgarner, age 88, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, formerly of Waldo, died July 1, 2010 at the Jennie Melham Hospital in Broken Bow, Nebraska.
She was born August 30, 1921 in Delaware County to the late Bert and Leona (Evans) Morris. Emma married Otis Earl Bumgarner on October 13, 1940 and he died October 13, 2000. Emma later moved to Broken Bow to be near her son and daughter-in-law.
Emma is survived by her son, Carl (Theresa) Bumgarner, Merna, Nebraska; three grandsons, Aaron (Kerry) Bumgarner, Springfield, Missouri; Anson (Carmen) Bumgarner, Broken Bow, Nebraska; Darrick (Holly) Bumgarner, Merna, Nebraska; granddaughter, Carrie (Derek) Thornton, York, Nebraska; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Morris, Marion; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Richard; two sisters, Myrtle and Lucille; and a great-grandson, Eric.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Forrest Sidle officiating. Burial will follow in Radnor Cemetery. Friends may call from to 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Church of Christ in Broken Bow, Nebraska or St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waldo.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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