"My Mom loved dogs and the family would like memorials to be donated to a local animal shelter called Noha's Hope, www.noahshopeanimalrescue.com/ or the Humane Society of choice in Betty's Name. "
In loving memory of
Betty J. Dreas
September 14, 1934 - August 14, 2018
Betty J. Dreas, 83 of South Sioux City, NE passed away Tuesday, August 14 , 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 17 , 2018 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE.
Betty was born September 14 , 1934 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Lester and Luella (Larson) Merchant. She grew up in Newcastle, NE and graduated from South Sioux City High School. She married Glen Dreas October 21 , 1953. Together they made their home in South Sioux City. Glen died October 27 , 1974. Over the years, Betty worked at Economy Market and The Corner Store in the Meat Departments, and retired from Security Land Title.
Betty was an Antiquer. She loved going to flee markets and garage sales and enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include 5 children, Cynthia Johnson of Sioux City, Connie (Curt) Ferdig of North Sioux City, SD, Glen A. Dreas of South Sioux City, Jeanne (Kurt) Kinlund of Tecumseh, NE and John Dreas of South Sioux City; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Bryce Ferdig; 1 brother, Leroy Merchant and 2 sisters, Darlene Marmo and Donna Braaten.
Tributes
"I was so sad to hear of my Aunt Betty's passing. I loved her so much. Even though I was only 5 when she and my Uncle Glenn married, I remember walking with my mom to their place to meet her. She always had a smile on her face and she had a big heart. Always kind and always had something nice to say. When I came back home, most generally we ended up at Taco John's with Joyce and talked and laughed. She will forever hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace Aunt Betty...love you"