Janet Kay Higley

Janet Kay Higley age 60, of Culbertson, passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook on Saturday, January 21,2017. She was born in Holdrege,NE on July 30,1956 to Rex and Twyla (Jordan) Steinbrink. Janet graduated from Trenton High School in 1974. She attended nursing school in Kearney receiving her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. On August 17,1974 Janet was united in marriage to Richard Higley in Trenton,NE. Janet worked in the health care field all her life. She was employed by several nursing homes, a pediatric clinic for 11 years in Grand Junction,CO. She had been employed at El Dorado Manor. Janets passion was working with geriatric patients. Janet took a leave of absence for a couple of years to travel and help Richard with his over the road trucking, traveling from the east coast to the west coast. Upon Janet's retirement, the family returned to Nebraska in 2013. Janet rescued a small dog from the McCook Humane Society. She named him Whizzer, he became her close companion while Richard was on the road. Janet was a member of the Trenton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafting, woodworking and gardening. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law: Kurt Dailey and sister-in-law Bonnie Steinbrink. Janet is survived by her husband Richard of Culbertson; 4 sons: Jeffrey Higley and Crystal of Grand Junction, CO: Bradley Higley and Sarah of Arvada,CO; Jeremy Higley and Nicole of Grand Junction,CO; Jared Higley of Culbertson: 2 grandchildren: Austin and Alandra; parents Rex and Twyla Steinbrink of Trenton,NE; 6 siblings: Connie and Tom Bryant of Wayne,OK; Diane Dailey and Mark of Chattanooga,TN; Rodney and Kim Steinbrink of Scott City,KS;Carol and Rick Brown of Hays Center, NE; Richard and Judy Steinbrink of Garden City,KS;; Larry Steinbrink and fianc Kathy of North Platte,NE; parents-in-law: Wayne and Lucille Higley of McCook,NE; in-laws: Cheryl Brennan of Stratton,NE; Marjorie Shepard of Elkhorn,NE; Donald Higley and Michael Donovan of Washington,DC; Jim Higley of Palm Springs,CA and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Trenton United Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 25,2017 at 10:30AM with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating. A Private family inurnment will take place at a later date by the family. Visitation will be at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in Trenton on Tuesday from 10AM till 7:00PM. In Lieu of Flowers the family has designated the Trenton United Methodist Church for memorials in Janets name. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com Visitation

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:30 AM