Bertha Maude Downing Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bertha Maude Downing (Whitman, Nebraska), who passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bertha Maude Downing to pay them a last tribute.
As Bertha departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Bertha. Though Bertha may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ray Bassett and Leon Bassett. She is survived by: her husband Mick; her sons, Mickey Jr. (Julie Downing) of Chadron and Gordon (Kris Downing) of Norfolk; and her siblings, Ruth Kuchel, Carolyn Jara, Jim Cook, Francis Bassett and Robert Bassett. She is also survived by five grandchildren.
