Dick and Jackie Hovendick,
Co-Owners, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel Inc.

Dick Hovendick is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and pre-need salesman. He is married to Jackie (Griffiths) and they have four children, Rich, Steve and Kirk Hovendick and Laurie Olberding.

Dick's civic involvements include:

• Member and Past President of the Beatrice Chamber of Commerce
• Member and past vestryman of Christ Church Episcopal
• Member of the Christ Church Foundation Board of Directors
• Former member (28 years) of the Beatrice Community Hospital Board of Directors
• Member of the Homestead Harmonizers
• Member of Beatrice Rotary Club
• Member of the Beatrice American Legion Club
• Member of the Beatrice Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Member of the Sesostris Temple of the Shrine
• Member and Past President of Blue Valley Shrine Club
• Member and First President of the Gage County Historical Society
• Member of the Southeast Nebraska Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) Board of Directors
• Delegate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Past president of the Beatrice Jaycees

Dick's professional memberships include:

• Member and Past President of the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
• Member of the National Funeral Directors Association and past chairman of the Clergy Relations Committee

Jackie's civic involvements include:

• Member and Past President of PEO Chapter Z
• Member and Past Vestry Person of Christ Church Episcopal
• Past President of the Christ Church ECW
• Member and Treasurer of the Christ Church Altar Guild
• Past President of the Beatrice Community Hospital Guild
• Beatrice Community Hospital Gift Shop Volunteer
• Member and Past President of Fortnightly
• Past Member of Children's Guild
• Life Member of the PTA
• Meals on Wheels

Rich and Linda Hovendick,
Co-Owners Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel Inc.

Rich Hovendick is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and pre-need salesman. He is married to Linda (Woltemath) and they have two daughters, Britney and Ashton.

Rich's civic involvements include:

• Member and President of the Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
• Member and Past President of the Beatrice Educational Foundation
• Member and Past President of the Beatrice Area Arts Council
• Member of the Hevelone Foundation
• Member of the Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club
• Member and Past Senior Warden of Christ Church Episcopal Vestry
• Member of the Sesostris Temple of the Shrine
• Member and Past President of the Blue Valley Shrine Club
• Member and Past President of the Beatrice Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Member of the Beatrice Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Past President of the Beatrice Jaycees
• Past Treasurer and Vice President of the Nebraska Jaycees
• Past member of the Beatrice YMCA Board of Directors

Rich's professional involvements include:

• Member of the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
• Member of the National Funeral Directors Association

Linda's civic involvements include:

• Past President of the Beatrice Jaycees
• Member and Past Vestry Person of Christ Church Episcopal
• Member and Treasurer of Christ Church Episcopal Evening Guild
• Member of PEO Chapter Z
• Past member of the Women's Division, Image and Leadership Committees of the Beatrice Chamber of Commerce
• Past member of the Beatrice and Nebraska Women of Today
• Past member of the Gage County United Way Board of Directors

Email Rich at rich@griffithshovendick.com

Jeff Nelson, Manager
Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home

Jeff Nelson is the manager of the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore, Nebraska which is owned by the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel Inc. Jeff is a licensed funeral director, embalmer and pre-need salesman. He is married to Deborah and they have 2 married children, Ryan and Erin.

Jeff's civic involvements include:

• Member and Past Master of the Wymore Lodge #104, A.F & A.M.
• Member of the Sesostris Temple of the Shrine
• Member and Past patron of the Violet Chapter #105, Eastern Star
• Past President of the Wymore Chamber of Commerce
• Member and Chairman of the Wymore Good Samaritan Advisory Board
• Member and Past Chairman of the Gage County Red Cross
• Active member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Beatrice

Jeff's professional memberships include:

• Member of the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
• Member of the National Funeral Directors Association

Email Jeff at jeff@griffithshovendick.com

Zach Coffin, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Zachary Coffin is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and has been employed at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel Inc. since January 1, 2008. He is a graduate of Kansas City, Kansas Community College with a Degree in Mortuary Science. Zach is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska and is married to Brandy (Jurgens) Coffin.

Zach's civic involvements include:

• Member of St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice
• Member of Beatrice Noon Sertoma Club
• Member of Sons of the American Legion
• Member of Beatrice Lodge #26, A.F. & A.M.
• Member of Osceola Lodge #65, A.F. & A.M.
• Member of the Blue Valley Shrine Club
• Graduate of Leadership Beatrice, 2008~09
• Committee Member ~ Leadership Beatrice, 2009~2010
• Member of Leadership Beatrice Alumni Network
• Member of Hidden Acres Golf Club in Beatrice
• Secretary on Board of Directors at Hidden Acres Golf Club

Zach's professional involvements include:

• Member of the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
• Member of the National Funeral Directors Association

Email Zach at zach@griffithshovendick.com

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