Judy Beckman
Lincoln, Nebraska
Back in 1967 . . .
From 1961 to 1964 Judy attended the Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln, Nebraska. Since that time she is working full time at the hospital except for one brief interruption, when son Gregory Alan was born.
Her future plans include acquiring a BA degree and raising a family. She also assists husband Garry in his Zager Antenna Service Company..
If you are in or near Lincoln, stop and see her - she hasn’t seen any of the class in recent years.
In 2010. . .
Lincoln, Nebraska
After graduating from Concordia High School I entered Bryan Memorial
School of 
Nursing in Lincoln and graduated from there in 1964. I started
working at Bryan Memorial Hospital the day after graduation and stayed there
until September of 2009 (45 years). I held a number of positions during the
years that I was there: staff nurse, 3-11 House Supervisor, Director of Nursing,
and Administrative Supervisor. I also filled in part time at an OB/GYN
office for a few years.
While working I also earned my degree through a BSN completion program
at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Garry and I were married in November 1963. We were blessed with four children,
Greg in 1966 (married to Shelly), Janel in 1968, Scott in 1969 (married
to Lisa) and Jeff in 1972 (married to Beth). Five grandchildren round out
our family, four boys and one girl: August 12 yrs., Isaac 11 yrs., Ethan
8 yrs., Lydia 7 yrs. and Aden 6 yrs. Jerry and his 3 teenagers (Jeremy,
Chelsea, amd Jordan) have "joined" our family through his relationship
with Janel.
We very much enjoy having all of our family in Lincoln. We get together
frequently to celebrate holidays and birthdays and to watch the grandkids
sport and school activities.
Garry is still working, but hopes to be able to sell his business at some
point.
We would like to do more traveling in our retirement. We took a week in
January and escaped the cold, snow and dreary days of Nebraska and flew
to the coast of Mexico. It was great.
We are planning a Caribbean cruise for next fall with a group from Lincoln.
We also have several short road trips that we'd
like to do over some long
weekends. Lincoln and Southeast NE have a wonderful network of bike trails
that we also like to make use of.
My parents are in their 90's and they are both living in skilled long term
care facilities here in Lincoln, so that also keeps me on the go.
I am looking forward to our 50 year reunion and am excited that we're getting
so many positive responses. I would be glad to help with any of the planning/preparing/activities,
etc.
Stay in Touch, Judy Z.
Judith A. Zager Obituary
May 19, 1943 - August 6, 2021
Judith A. Zager, 78, of Lincoln, passed away on August 6, 2021. Born May 19, 1943 in Davenport, IA to Emil & Dorena (Krueger) Beckman. Judy was in Nursing Administration at Bryan Health for 45 years. She also served at Clinic With A Heart and was recognized for having the most volunteer hours. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to whomever she met.
Judy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Garry; son Greg (Shelly) Zager, grandchildren Isaac, Ethan, and Aden; daughter Janel (Jerry) Fricke, grandchildren Jeremy, Chelsea, Jordan, August, and Lydia, great-grandchild Braxton; son Scott (Lisa) Zager, grandson Nick; son Jeff (Beth) Zager; sister Darlene (Ron) Tussing; and nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Please visit www.bmlfh.com for service information. Memorials to Messiah Lutheran Church & School, Christ Lutheran Church & School, or Bryan School of Nursing.