Valerie Hetrick, 46, of Grand Island passed away February 7, 2017 at her residence. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Valerie was born on February 7, 1970, in Omaha, NE to Kyle and Dee (Spinar) Hetrick. She grew up in Grand Island attended Grand Island Schools; graduating from GISH in 1988. She went on to attend CCC for general studies.

Some of her hobbies included storm chasing, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, her cat Roosevelt, and spending time with her family.Valerie is survived by her parents: Kyle and Dee Hetrick of Grand Island; son: Kevyn Hetrick of Grand Island; sister: Pamela (Jim) Larson of Lincoln, Christine (Jerad) Jelinek of Lincoln; brother: Adam Hetrick of Grand Island, niece and nephew: Kaylee Jelinek and Bo Jelinek of Lincoln.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.