Betty L. Rundlett

July 10, 1933 - July 12, 2016



Entered into her heavenly home with her husband and only daughter by her side. She was born in Omaha to Richard McGraw and Donaldine Warrington. She graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1951, where she was very involved in journalism and music. She took her training as a registered nurse at the Nebraska Medical Center, and later earned her Masters Degree in Counseling/Administration at the then Omaha University. She began her nursing career at University Hospital supervising the male medicine ward. She then teamed with Minnie Schaeffer to establish Booth Memorial Hospital serving geriatric patients. After the birth of her daughter, wanting to be home during the day, she returned to University Hospital working nights in the Emergency Room. In 1966 she joined the Omaha Public Schools as a school nurse. During her time in the schools, she served students at Laura Dodge Elementary, Morton Junior High School, and Technical High School. Readily recognized for her leadership qualities, she was promoted to be the assistant to Rena Mae Gibson, the Supervisor of Health Services. Upon Miss Gibson's retirement, she assumed the duties of Supervisor of Health Services until her retirement in 1991. During her tenure she was best known for her strong support of increased nursing services in the schools, and the development of the first OPS Sex Education Program. Her faith was a large part of her life and she was very involved in her church. She sang in the choir; taught Sunday School, especially loving the pre-schoolers; and was active in the Women's Ministries. She loved to travel and attending the opera. Hers was a life of generosity. She enjoyed crafts and baking, especially when she was making something for someone else. She and her husband were responsible for the table decorations for the welcoming dinners held by their church's Alpha Outreach Ministries program. She enjoyed entertaining and hosted an annual tea for her nurses, the family Christmas gathering, and the annual family picnic. Church missionaries were always welcome in her home during their respite in Omaha. She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence "Larry" Rundlett, and daughter, Dr. Rebecca Rundlett and husband Thomas Starr, Lincoln, NE. She is also survived by her brothers, James Hutchison and Gerald Hutchinson, both of Springfield, NE, and Edward Hutchinson and wife Deirdre, Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Donna Kluza, and her brothers, Richard McGraw and Robert Hutchinson.

VISITATION 6-8pm Friday and CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday at 11am, with all services at First Covenant Church, 201 N. 90th Street. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, VNA Home Health-Hospice, and Covenant Cedars Bible Camp.