Betty Cordsen

February 18, 1928 - July 4, 2015

Betty Galusha Cordsen, 85, received her angel wings and passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Litzenberg Long Term Care in Central City. We can now celebrate her life every year on the 4th of July. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home's south location in Central City. Visitation will be Friday, July 10, 2015 from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Please feel free to wear casual attire, however Husker apparel is recommended. Memorials are suggested to the family and condolences may be sent to the family at www.wagnerfuneral.com. Betty was born on February 18, 1930 to Truman and Cecile (Martin) Galusha in Central City. She lived her entire life in Central City. Betty received her education in Central City Public Schools graduating in 1948. She married Alvin Cordsen on July 25, 1948 in Central City. She was one of the first employees of Merrick Manor when it opened in 1965. She worked there for 32 years until her retirement in 1997. Betty was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan. She also kept in touch with many of her school classmates and loved attending their reunions. She was a kind and caring daughter to her mother after her father died of a heart attack. Betty was the middle child of 9 siblings and was the sister who remained in Central City after all her siblings traveled to and lived in locations worldwide. Betty was always the one that kept in contact with everyone. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally. She was so proud of each one’s individuality and their accomplishments. Betty is survived by one daughter – Lorraine (Randy) Carlson of North Platte, NE, three sons- Alvin “Bub” (Linda) Cordsen of Central City, NE, Thomas (Sue) Cordsen of Central City, NE, and Daniel (Shelly) Cordsen of Page, AZ; nine grandchildren – Lance (Vikki) Carlson, Brent Carlson, John (Kriastal) Cordsen, Angie Cordsen, Cortland (Schavon) Cordsen, Sara Cordsen - Hart, Ryan Cordsen, Joe (Stephanie) Cordsen, Brett (Alexis) Cordsen, Karli (Paul) Chandler; three step grandchildren – LaShell (PJ) Marlow, Stephanie (Joe) Cordsen, Jamie (Kelton) Green; eleven great grandchildren – Jack Carlson, Drew Carlson, Roger Stander, Cooper Cordsen, Sadie Cordsen, Korbin Hart, Blake Hart, Alexis Hart, Trevin Cordsen, Addison Cordsen, Presley Cordsen; six step great grandchildren- Sidney Horne, Gabe Horne, Skyleigh Waite, Tenley Truman, Allyssa Marlow, Taylor Marlow; one sister- Phyllis Brasher of Paradise, TX; two brothers – Don (Carolyn) Galusha of Aurora, NE and Wayne (Betty) Galusha of Dixon, CA, as well as many extended friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin; one brother – Truman Galusha; four sisters– Jean Galusha, Marietta Mullen, Evelyn Pine, and Gertrude Bray; one grandson- Wade Cordsen.