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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:38 AM

Betty Lou Flodman

Betty Lou Flodman

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Betty Lou Flodman of Fernley, Nevada, aged 89.

Born in Arizona, the daughter of Olav and Magda of Norway, the youngest of 4 children: Vera (Mag), Anne (Bob), and Norman (Franci). She attended the University of Arizona graduating with her degree in education, becoming a teacher—her specialty being math.

In 1962 she married Harry “Stormy” Flodman in Carson City, Nevada. They had three children: Torrey (Terry), Eric (Kellie), and Kurt (Shannon). They raised their children in Minden, NV, operating several businesses in the Northern Nevada area. In 1982, they opened The Silver Spur Saloon in Fernley, eventually moving to the small town.

A few of the local causes she championed included the local Toys for Tots, Fernley High School Rodeo, Senior Pro Rodeo, Fernley Fourth of July, Fernley 4-H and the Boys and Girls Club of Fernley. She was a decades-long member of T.O.P.S. (Gardnerville and Fernley) as well as the Fernley Lunch Bunch.

To honor Betty’s commitment to the Fernley community, the family suggests a donation in lieu of flowers to the local Boys and Girls Club of Fernley 695 E. Main St, Fernley, NV 89408 or online at https://bgctm.org/get-involved/donate  Select “Dedicate this Donation” and choose either In Honor Of or In Memory Of and put “Betty Flodman” in the box. This assures your donation goes to the local Fernley club.

She is survived by her 3 children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other family including her sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins (in the US and Norway) along with numerous extended family members, dear friends and her faithful dog, Balto.

A Remembrance of Life will be held on November 15, 2-4 pm at the Meadows Event Center, Fernley, NV, followed by a Celebration of Life at The Silver Spur.

We are saddened by her passing but take joy in her memory and comfort in her continuing legacy.


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Comment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection C Comment author: Christine S GleasonComment text: In the first photo, the woman in the middle, wearing the black shirt, is SaraH Jean Gleason. She is not an FHS Leadership Student but is the person who is responsible (with the help of her father) for starting the Fernley Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. She attended this year's dinner while home from Arizona State University, where she is working on her PhD.Comment publication date: 12/8/25, 8:52 PMComment source: About 400 meals served at Community Thanksgiving DinnerComment author: SusanComment text: RIP Sean. Prayers to the family, sorry for your loss.Comment publication date: 9/25/25, 1:11 PMComment source: Sean Everett Turner
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