Berniece Deloris Sheets was born on July 30, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Herman and Emma Tillwick. She graduated from South High in Omaha and attended one year of college studying textiles. Berniece and George Sheets Jr. were united in marriage on November 26, 1950 at First Lutheran Church in Omaha. They made their home in Blair the last 60 years.

Berniece loved to play bridge, cook, sew, quilt, knit, crochet, garden and enjoyed bird watching. She was a 4-H leader and a Stephen Ministries Leader.

She is survived by her daughters: Luann (Russell) Madsen of Blair, Linda (Ken) Tiffey of Woodbine, Iowa, Sally (Rodger) Engebrethson of Benicia, California; son in-law Greg Allison of Warrnambool, Australia; nine grandchildren: Georjeanna (Danny) Baxter, Rodney (Jessica) Madsen, Mandy Tiffey, Adam Madsen, Kendra (Nathan) Walker, Luke (Natalie) Allison, Rebecca Allison (fiancé Riccardo Vico), Ryan Engebrethson (fiancée Megan Farrell) and Sara Engebrethson; eight great grandchildren: Morgan Baxter, Emily Tiffey, Austin Madsen, Tyler Reizn, Roselynn Madsen, Jaxson Walker, Ava Allison and Josie Allison; brothers-in-law: Clarence (Helen) Sheets and Bob (Connie) Sheets; sisters-in-law: Susie (Russ) Christensen and Nila Haggard.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Sheets Jr., daughter Carol Jean Allison, brother Ray and (Marian) Tillwick, in-laws: Mr. & Mrs. George Sheets Sr., sister-in-law Lena Mae and (Bill) Williby, sister-in-law Carole Sheets and brother in-law Jack Haggard.

Family receiving friends at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Sunday, April 15th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Services will be held Monday, at 10:30am at First Lutheran Church in Blair.

Memorials may be directed to the Blair Rescue Squad.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald April 15, 2018

Sheets, Berniece D. Jul 30, 1928 - Apr 12, 2018 Preceded in death by husband, George Sheets Jr., and daughter, Carol Allison. Survived by children, Luann Madsen (Russ), Linda Tiffey (Ken) and Sally Engebrethson (Rodger): 9 grandchildren: 8 great-grandchildren, son in-law, Greg Allison. Family receiving friends Sunday, April 15 from 6-8pm at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 S. 17th Street, Blair. SERVICES: Monday at 10:30am, First Lutheran Church, 2146 Wright Street, Blair. Memorials to Blair Rescue Squad. Campbell Aman Funeral Home 444 S. 17th Street Blair, Nebraska 68008

Sheets, Berniece Deloris 4/12/2018 #3 Funeral Leaflet

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Berniece Sheets was the youngest child of Herman and Emma Tillwick, born on July 30, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska. She had one brother, Ray Tillwick. Berniece attended Cross Lutheran School through 8th grade and graduated from South High. She attended one year of college in Omaha studying textiles.

Berniece met George Sheets Jr. at a dance in Arlington. They were married November 26, 1950 at First Lutheran Church in Omaha. They had four daughters: Carol (Greg Allison), Luann (Russell Madsen), Linda (Ken Tiffey) and Sally (Rodger Engebrethson).

She had nine grandchildren: Georgeanna Tiffey Baxter, Rodney Madsen, Mandy Tiffey, Adam Madsen, Kendra Tiffey Walker, Luke Allison, Rebecca Allison, Ryan Engebrethson and Sara Engebrethson and eight great-grandchildren: Morgan Baxter, Emily Tiffany, Austin Madsen, Tyler Reizn, Roselynn Madsen, Jaxson Walker, Ava Allison and Josie Allison.

Her life was centered around raising her 4 daughters until they were on their own. She was a 4-H leader for many years for her youngest daughter. Berniece’s passions were playing bridge, sometimes up to 3 days a week. She was able to play bridge about twice a month up until February this year. She was a beautiful seamstress, enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, gardening and loved watching the birds and whistling back to them. She loved going to the Chatt Center the first Monday of the month to play Pitch.

Berniece was very active at First Lutheran Church and attended classes to become a Stephen Ministries Leader and active in Adult Bible Study. She loved traveling and went on several trips which included Australia, Canada, Caribbean, California, the Northwest to see the fall colors, Florida and many others.

She will be truly missed by many people as she was such a sweet, caring lady that always cared for others and never wanted to ask for help.

Memorials are suggested to the Blair Rescue Squad.

In Loving Memory of Berniece Deloris Sheets

Born July 30, 1928 Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest April 12, 2018 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 AM Monday, April 16, 2018 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Pam Ciulla. Organist: Clare Cowing. Musical Selections: “How Great Thou Art”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “On Eagle’s Wings”

Pallbearers: Russell Madsen, Rodger Engebrethson, Rodney Madsen, Adam Madsen, Mark Tillwith, Danny Baxter

Honorary Pallbearers: Greg Allison, Ken Tiffey, Luke Allison, Ryan Engebrethson, Nathan Walker

Place of Rest: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~ Obituaries and Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~