Sally S. Bridges
August 4, 1932 – July 19, 2025
Sally S. Bridges passed peacefully on July 19, 2025, joining the love of her life, Edson L. Bridges II, in heaven.
Sally was born on August 4, 1932, in Omaha to Frank Sveska and Helen (Schwager) Sveska.
She attended Central High School, and Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, for a year. After her father, Frank Sveska passed, she transferred to the University of Nebraska, where she graduated in 1954 with a degree in Education Sally was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. Sally taught elementary school.
She met the love of her life, Edson L. Bridges II, while at Nebraska, and they were married on August 17, 1955, at Dundee Church in Omaha. After living in Boston, Massachusetts, and Menlo Park, California, Sally and Edson settled in Omaha in 1959.
Sally was a loving and constant source of support for Edson; their beautiful relationship lasted more than 70 years. She was also a wonderful mother and grandmother, a constant source of love, joy, fun and hugs.
Sally was an active member of the Junior League of Omaha.
Sally was bright, creative, and empathetic, and she adored her husband, family, and her Lord.
Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Edson L. II; parents, Frank and Helen Sveska; brother, Robert Sveska, twin sister, Susan Blomstrand; grandson, Stewart Bridges.
Sally leaves behind children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will keep her joyful spirit in their hearts.
Sally is survived by her children: Edson L. Bridges III (Tracy), grandchildren: Edson L. Bridges IV (Max), Taylor K. Bridges, and Mary E. Bridges; Jennifer S. Bridges, grandchildren: Katie Hicks, Andrew Hicks, and Sophie Lupardus; Robert W. Bridges (Elizabeth), grandchildren: Hannah Bridges, Ben Bridges, Solopino Bridges, and Libby Bridges; great-grandchildren, Callum Lupardus and Shelton Bridges.
VISITATION: Monday, July 21, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, July 22nd, at 10:30AM, Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Avenue, Omaha, 68132.
PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT: Forest Lawn Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Covenant Church, NE Methodist Hospital Foundation, University of Nebraska Foundation.
To view a live Broadcast of the Service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click on the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com
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Dear Jennifer, Bob and Ted and families,
I am so sincerely sorry for the loss of both of your dear parents, Edson and Sally. I have loved these two with all my heart, as they always have invited me into your family while in college, living in Omaha and whenever I was in Omaha visiting Jennifer and Kirk and family. They also included my Boise family Steve, Allie, Kate and I while they were visiting in Sun Valley, and were very gracious to visit my late parents, while in Boise, as well. You had such love from Edson and Sally– they were so proud of all of you and your families. In lieu of flowers, Kirk Hicks and I will be sending a memorial gift in Edson and Sally’s memory to the Omaha First Covenant Church.
You are being cheered to be with your loving husband, Edson. How he had wanted you to go “home” with him, and God granted Edson his desire.
Having you and Edson in my life…and Bill’s…brought much joy to us. I will look forward to seeing you and the rest of those who have entered heaven earlier in the future when God grants this to be.
Love you, ALL,
Carolyn Lennard
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