Doris Jean (Nelson) Boettner formerly of Alvo, Nebraska, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on March 5, 2026. Doris was born on March 1, 1929 in Alvo, to Edward Nelson and Mae Violet (Hosclaw) Nelson and lived in Alvo until 2015. Doris graduated from Alvo High School, and attended Lincoln School of Commerce. On July 28, 1951 she married Ivan Boettner. She was a professional house and business cleaner, served on the town board in Alvo, managed the bookkeeping for the water bills in Alvo, and kept abreast of anything that affected the town. Together, Ivan and Doris had five children. In 2015, Doris and Ivan moved to Lincoln. Doris was preceded in death by her son Douglas, sisters Lucile Coatman (husband Phil, also deceased) and Chloe Buising, her parents, and Ivan Boettner. Doris joined the Eastmont community in 2023, where she resided until her passing.

Doris’s legacy includes a large loving family and she is survived by her four remaining children, daughters Gail (Boettner) Swiggart (husband Brad), Deb (Boettner) Swanson (husband Bill), Patti Boettner, and Pam (Boettner) Poole (husband Kim); 14 grandchildren; Theodore Poole (wife Amy); Stephanie Poole; Nathaniel Poole; Kelli Cherep (husband Brent); Tara Dice, (husband Nick); Garrett Swiggart; Heather Wheeldon; Clover Wheeldon; Jason Hyatt; Chandra Hyatt; Brandon Boettner; Dustin Boettner (wife Liz); Lindsay Boettner; and Michael Swanson.

28 great grandchildren, Andrea, Cassidy, Sophia and Malakai Poole; Alexis Obert (husband Kagen ); Briana, Catina, and Dominic Carnicle; Elana Prentice;Delaney, Tenley, and Caleigh Cherep; Cael, Karsyn and Kyler Dice; Brayden and Bryce Swiggart;  Christian, Audrey, Jesus, and Emilee Vazquez; Hendrix Hyatt; Harley and Arianne Campbell; Douglas, Lily, Sophie, Savannah, and Wyatt Boettner; and two great great grandchildren, Hope and Eden Obert.

A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in the chapel. Ender door 9 on the south side of building. In honor of Doris, please wear spring and/or bright colors. Afternoon luncheon will be served. Memorials to the family for future designation.

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