Mary Josephine Begg, LtCol USAF (Ret)
Mary J. Begg was called home to be with her Lord on September 29, 2022. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 17, 1935. She graduated form Ambler College and enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1961. In 1963, Mary was commissioned, via the Officer Candidate School, a 2nd Lieutenant. Mary served her country for 24 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1991. She served in numerous duty locations to include a one-year tour in Thailand during the Vietnam War (1970-1971).
Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Koehler, and her precious daughter, Heather Begg.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ronald Begg; son Ethan (Janet); daughter Wendy Van Ittersum (Derek); two grandsons Matteo and Theo Van Ittersum; and her special companion – Elke, a wonderful dachshund.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Galvin Road North, Bellevue.
To view video of the service, click the link below.
https://boxcast.tv/view/mary-j-begg-ltcol-usaf-ret-ixkqmggrkmpxir0tlye2
Inurnment: Monday, October 17, 11:00 a.m., Omaha National Cemetery
Military Honors: Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials go to the Alzheimer’s Foundation / www.alz.org.
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Mrs. Begg was a fixture around Bellevue East High School. I remember always seeing Ron and herself whether it be helping with the marching band or Musicals. She was an awesome lady and well respected by the Bellevue community. Wendy and family I am sorry for your loss. May god wrap his loving arms around all of you in this difficult time.
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