On August 28, 1947, Vorda was married to Stanley Westergard in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wisner. They lived in several different communities before moving to Mead in 1968. Her husband died on June of 1979. Vorda taught school for 34 years, both elementary and high school. She moved to Fremont in 2002.
Vorda was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont and its Women's Missionary League, and also University Women, Extension Club, and the Nebraska Education Association. She was a Girl Scout Leader, and taught Sunday school for many years, and also served as a Sunday school superintendent at several Lutheran churches.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley, and her parents John and Marie Geu.
Survivors: daughter - Kathy Anderson of Fremont
3 grandchildren - Amber and husband Josh Josoff of Omaha
Megan Anderson of Omaha
Bryce and wife Abby Anderson of Omaha
2 great granddaughters - Taylor Josoff and Bella Anderson
The funeral service will be 10 AM Thursday (May 8th) at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will be in the Wisner, Nebraska Cemetery at 1 PM Thursday. Memorials are suggested to her church.
Visitation the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Wednesday, (May 7th) from 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Condolences(13)
Paula Scoles Chostner
Pueblo, CO Thursday, May 15, 2008 I was so saddened to hear of Vorda's passing. She was a great friend of our mother, Viola Scoles, and a shining light in our small town. I can just see them trying to form a rubber for bridge now that they're back together again!Mary Harms Wyszenski
Broken Arrow, OK Saturday, May 10, 2008 Kathy - I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. You were so sweet to call when we lost our Andy. Your mom was such a neat lady. I think you, Cindy and I drove her crazy sometimes with our antics. Take some deep breaths and remember the tears are healing tears and just take it 1 day at a time.Fritz and Marilynne Bergman
Lincoln, NE Thursday, May 8, 2008 We always had lots of fun with Vorda and Stan. We are sorry to hear of her death. Our sympathy to all of her family and friends. She was a great person, and will be missed.Dawn Drews
Yutan, NE Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Mrs. Westergard was my 6th grade teacher. She also taught my sister (Tracy) and my 2 cousins Nicole and Lonnie. She is fondly remembered by all of my family. She has even done substitute teaching for my son during his time at Mead. It is so wonderful to be able to sit and share our stories of her with each other. I am sure that there are alot of students who share the same love of her and her teaching at Mead. My cousin Nicole said it best she helped make us the women we are today. Thanks Mrs. Westergard, with much love and appreciation. Dawn Drews (Strong)Rick, Becky, Madalyn, and Makayla Fleming
Omaha, NE Wednesday, May 7, 2008 With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.Tom & Roxy (Geu) Kruger
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 6, 2008 I first met Vorda thru a series of coincidence first reading about her mother at church realizing same last name as my maiden, Vorda was my fathers second cousin. Later, to find out she was friends with my mother-in- law. She was a very nice, joyful person. You have our prayers and sympathies.Nicole Chmelka
Lincoln, Ne Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Mrs. Westergard was my 6th grade teacher in Mead. She is probably the teacher I remember the most from my elementary school years. I always thought she was a gentle woman but everyone knew to get their work done. She has touched all of us in different ways that have made us who we are today. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. God bless. Nicole Chmelka (Strong)Dixie Norris
Bella Vista, AR Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Kathy and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. Please be assured you are in my prayers and thought. Dixie NorrisStacy Souerdyke
Hebron, NE Tuesday, May 6, 2008 I first met Vorda when Amber and I were in Pharmacy school. I remember thinking how young this woman was, not with her age but with her spirit. I am truely sorry for your loss, and my family's prayers are with you as you celebrate such a wonderful life.Tiya Anderson
Loveland, co Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Mrs. Westergard was my teacher when I was in 2nd grade. I have left the area but when someone talks about thier favorite school teacher I speak about her. She was very kind and loving but still made us do our work and learn from it :) My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Just know that she has touched thousands of childrens heart and she does live through her good deeds. Tiya (Haga) AndersonTim Schulz
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Our deepest sympathies to Vorda's family. I would occasionally bump into Vorda around Fremont and enjoyed visiting with her so much. She had a very funny sense of humor. She will be missed! Tim Schulz & familyJoan Behrens
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Oh My Gosh.. I couldn't believe my eyes when reading the paper today. I am so so sorry for your loss Kathy. Your mother was a go getter and I loved her high ambition of life. I feel Blessed to have known Vorda, only for a few years, but yet long enough to know I will miss her. God Bless you and your family.Sharon Zahm
Omaha NE., Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Dear Kathy and family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother,grandmother and great grandmother. May her memory live within you always,and may God bless you all.