Beth Whitney Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2025-12-27T16:30:00
End: 2025-12-27T16:30:00
Location: Broken Bow Evangelical Free Church

The memory of Beth Whitney of Broken Bow, Nebraska, who passed away on December 22, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Albert (Abe) and Mildred Grace Snyder (Mills); her son Mark Whitney; her brother-in-law Clifford Whitney; her nephew Jason Snyder; and her grandson Seth Stadler.

She is survived by: her husband John Whitney; her daughters, Lynne Purcell (Jim) of Tucson, AZ, Robin Whitney of Ansley, NE and Becky Stadler (Bill) of Hatley, WI; her grandchildren, Josh Purcell (Lara Pfaff) of Tucson, AZ, Joel Purcell (Gabi) of Evanston, IL, Matt Birnie (Shilo) of Central City, NE, Mark Stadler (Chantel) of Gibbon, NE and Whitney Pfeifer (Max) of Urbandale, IA; her great grandchildren, Lincoln, Levi Purcell of Evanston, IL, Caleb, Titus, Kali, Ella Birnie of Central City, NE, Charlotte, Gwendolyn Stadler of Gibbon, NE, Lilian and Elsie Pfeifer of Urbandale, IA; her siblings, Albert Snyder (Sharon) of Sandy, OR, Kay Howard of Albany, OR and Jan Whistler (Dave) of Springdale, AR; her sister-in-law Darlene Whitney of Grand Island, NE; and her nieces and nephews, Kim Clay (Rob Klinkman), Tracey Poublon (Rick), Sarah Oxford (Bryan), Tina Tanner (Keith), Justin Snyder (Hope), Lori Jensen (Tim), Ron Whitney (Susan), Jody Grimes (Phillip) and Raquel King (Chris).

Memorials are suggested to Homeward Trail Bible Camp, Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF), Trans World Radio (TWR) or Broken Bow Evangelical Free Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Govier Brothers Mortuary Funeral

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December 23, 2025

Beverly Reynolds wrote a sympathy message

“We are so sad at the passing of Beth.,she was one of the one of the sweetest, Kindest and humble human beings that we had the pleasure to get to know. She and John raised a beautiful loving christian family. We are neighbors from Northern Wi. and had the pleasure of meeting the whole family on too few occasions.. Our condolences to Daughter Becky and Bill Stadler. John, may we meet again up North. Big hugs to the whole family, May Jesus hold your hand through all the pain. Bev and Terry”