Bertha Mae Keys, age 80 of Broken Bow, NE, passed away Sunday August 5, 2018 at Brookstone View in Broken Bow with her son Dale and daughter-in-law Carrie at her side.

Bertha was born May 3, 1938 in a small house on Highway 2 in Broken Bow, NE to Otto G. and Della Martha (Waters) Lewis of Arnold, NE.  She grew up on the family farm in Milburn, NE and graduated from Anselmo High School with the class of 1956.  She worked in a small café in Seneca, NE making .33 ½ cents per hour.  She met Donald Dale Keys at the café, and on July 26, 1957 they were married in her parents’ home in Broken Bow.  She spent most of her life in Halsey, raising her children.  She was a house painter, as well as running a café in Halsey where she created lots of memories and friendships.  She also took over the mail route from her mother-in-law, Marrie Keys, and carried the mail for several years.  She and Don moved to North Platte in 1997 to be closer to their son Dale and his family; Don passed away in September of 1999.

Bertha is survived by her children Della (Dave) Bennion of Costa Mesa, CA, Delores (Larry) Sonnenfelt of Columbus, NE, and Dale (Carrie) Keys of North Platte, NE; five grandchildren Natasha and Troy Bennion, Ty Sonnenfelt, Terri (Kurt) Miller, and DJ (Dannielle) Keys; eight great grandchildren all of NE; as well as other extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Don; her parents Otto and Della Lewis; and two brothers.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday August 11, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating.  Burial will follow at Purdum Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday August 10, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.