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Mary Nudd

Greeley, Colorado

September 16, 1918 - March 28, 2017

Mary Nudd Obituary

Mary B. Nudd, 98, of Greeley passed away at her home on March 28, 2017. She was born on September 16, 1918, in Keota, CO to Alex and Christina (Wells) Betz. She grew up there before moving to Platteville in 1935 where the family farmed. After moving to Denver, Mary attended Barnes Business College and the Emily Griffith Opportunity School. She worked for law firms from 1945 to 1972. Mary then served as personal secretary to Floyd Haskell, US Senator, in Washington D.C. from 1973 through 1978. On March 3, 1973, she married Charles H. Nudd. They returned to Greeley after her service with Senator Haskell was complete. Chuck passed away in 2007. Mary was adventurous and loved the outdoors. She often traveled alone and enjoyed trips to the Grand Canyon and the mountains. Mary always had a positive outlook on everything, and commented that she wouldn’t change a thing about the way her life turned out. She was always most thankful for her family. Survivors include her brother, Emanuel “Manny” Betz of Greeley as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings, including Bertha Naibauer, Nellie Oster, Minnie Ulrich, Pauline Lonhart, Ethel Drewer, Fred Betz, and Lydia Betz. Viewing will be held from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31 with service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Adamson Chapel, 2000 47th Ave. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens with a reception to follow at the Adamson Reception Center. Memorial gifts may be made to the “American Cancer Society” in care of Adamson Cares, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Friends may leave condolences at adamsoncares.com.

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