Betty Jorgensen

Betty Jane Jorgensen, 71, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed to eternal life on September 10, 2016, following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

A Rosary will be held for Betty on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings, NE at 7:00 PM. The family will meet friends prior to and following the Rosary.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Betty on Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 715 Creighton Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901 at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's Catholic Church, at the above address, in Betty's name.

She was born on September 27, 1944 in Salinas, CA. Betty was raised in Seattle, Washington, graduating from West Seattle High School, followed by attendance at the University of Washington. Betty joined United Airlines as a Flight Attendant, flying both domestic and international routes for over 30 years from her Chicago base.

Betty was a lover of the arts, sewing, her garden, cats, and most importantly, her God, Church and Country. She positively impacted many lives through her selfless service to many causes and groups. Betty's approach to life was governed by two principals. First, each of us should be of continuous service to others while taking an occasional break to "refresh." Second, all organizations should adopt and follow a "spirit of rotation" for those in leadership positions - get others involved and let everyone grow. The legacy of her efforts and contributions will be treasured by many for years to come.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Jane Hensel and her birth father, John Ingham.

She is survived by her husband of over 25 years, COL Michael D. Jorgensen, formerly of Hastings; sister, Candace D. Berg; nieces, Alyssa Hagen and Emelyn Berg; nephew, Brody Berg; their spouses and children; and an extended family of beautiful cousins, flying partners, and friends. Betty is also survived by her Hastings family, Virginia Jorgensen, Byron and Kay Jorgensen, Jim Jorgensen, and others.