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Elizabeth was born on October 3, 1934 to August and Erna (Gaek) Heller in Wisner, Nebraska. She grew up on the farm near Wisner, and graduated from Wisner High School. She attended the University of Nebraska where she received her certification in Food Service.
On April 17, 1955, Elizabeth was married to Ross Watchorn. They made their home on the farm east of Fremont. Prior to her marriage, she came to Fremont to work for the state welfare office (now known as the Dept. of Social Services). Later, after marriage, she worked as a substitute cook at Trinity Lutheran School here in Fremont. Eventually, she took over that position full time and retired 25 years later.
Elizabeth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont and was active in a variety of activities there. For 15 years she was involved with 4-H, and was a club leader with the Elkhorn Belles. She was also known for decorating cakes.
Survivors: husband – Ross
4 daughters – Deborah Sue Watchorn of Lincoln
Shari Tomlinson of Prescott, Ariz.
Peggy and husband Scott Tharnish of Lincoln
Patricia Watchorn of Lincoln
1 son – Michael Watchorn of Lincoln
1 grandson – Griffith Tomlinson
1 sister – Judy Patterson of Genoa
4 brothers – Alvin and wife Kathie Heller of Wisner
Robert and wife Martha Heller of Beemer
Norman and wife Mary Lou Heller of Fremont
Edward and wife Denise Heller of Wisner
brother-in-law – David Urban of Sheridan, Indiana
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Myrna Urban, son-in-law Bill Tomlinson and niece Amy Heller.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2008) in Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer and the Rev. Michael Meyer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary is today (Tuesday-Dec. 9th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM. Visitation will also be Wednesday morning at the church for an hour before the service.
On April 17, 1955, Elizabeth was married to Ross Watchorn. They made their home on the farm east of Fremont. Prior to her marriage, she came to Fremont to work for the state welfare office (now known as the Dept. of Social Services). Later, after marriage, she worked as a substitute cook at Trinity Lutheran School here in Fremont. Eventually, she took over that position full time and retired 25 years later.
Elizabeth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont and was active in a variety of activities there. For 15 years she was involved with 4-H, and was a club leader with the Elkhorn Belles. She was also known for decorating cakes.
Survivors: husband – Ross
4 daughters – Deborah Sue Watchorn of Lincoln
Shari Tomlinson of Prescott, Ariz.
Peggy and husband Scott Tharnish of Lincoln
Patricia Watchorn of Lincoln
1 son – Michael Watchorn of Lincoln
1 grandson – Griffith Tomlinson
1 sister – Judy Patterson of Genoa
4 brothers – Alvin and wife Kathie Heller of Wisner
Robert and wife Martha Heller of Beemer
Norman and wife Mary Lou Heller of Fremont
Edward and wife Denise Heller of Wisner
brother-in-law – David Urban of Sheridan, Indiana
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Myrna Urban, son-in-law Bill Tomlinson and niece Amy Heller.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2008) in Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer and the Rev. Michael Meyer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary is today (Tuesday-Dec. 9th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM. Visitation will also be Wednesday morning at the church for an hour before the service.