Lori Ann Bedlan

A Memorial Mass for Lori will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Shickley, Nebraska. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m. at the Church prior to the Mass. Father Harlan Waskowiak will preside over the service. It was Lori's wish to be cremated and there will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the family. Lori's Service will be live-streamed to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook page. Our page is a public page so you do not need a Facebook account to view it. Lori Ann Bedlan was born on March 17, 1969 to Eugene L. & Roma L. (Frankforter) Bedlan at St.John, Antigua, West Indies where her father was stationed with the US Navy Seabees. She passed away on Monday, November 30, 2021 at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 13 days. She was one of 3 children born in the family. Lori was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy and she never gained the use of her legs. This would be a life-long disability that would present challenges for Lori, but she persevered and didn’t let it hold her back from doing anything. Lori grew up in the Shickley area and graduated from Shickley Public School with the class of 1987. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Lori lived in an apartment in Lincoln with the assistance of in-home care and family. It was at her apartment complex that she met Michael Robbins, who also shared some similar disabilities. They were united in a private ceremony on May 23, 1998. They shared 21 years together before Michael passed away on May 10, 2019. Lori had finally healed from the loss of Mike and had a new boyfriend, Tim, whom she adored. Lori was the most amazing human being in the world. Kind, caring, extremely wise and intelligent. Everyone depended on her for emotional support. She absolutely loved taking long walks in the sunshine, hiking and the outdoors, and especially nature photography. She and Amy would travel all over together taking pictures. She also loved Jesus and all animals, especially Doves. Lori was also fond of her pen collection, which had grown into a large collection. Lori had a strong bond with her sister Amy. They depended on each other and were the best of friends. She also adored Amy’s boys, helping care for them and homeschooling them as they were growing up. Lori was preceded in death by her grandparents; mother Roma Bedlan; and brother Tim Bedlan. She is survived by her father Gene Bedlan; sister Amy Bedlan; nephews Taylor, Jaden and Nick; aunt Rosiland Brettman; boyfriend Tim; uncles Bob & wife Marge Bedlan and Jim Bedlan; aunts Karen Bedlan, Margaret Caskey, and Nancy Frankforter.

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Lori Ann Bedlan

March 17, 1969 - November 30, 2021