Late this morning, Nancy finally ended her struggle with cancer. She passed away at home, where she was most comfortable, with the hospice nurse and a very sweet health care aid by her side. I, and our children, arrived home shortly after she passed away. I believe that Nancy chose to leave us when we all out of the room, but close enough to say goodbye once more after the machines were silenced and the tubes removed.
Visitation will be at Schrader Funeral Home - (636) 227-5511 - 14960 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2007.
At this time, we are planning to have the funeral service at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday July 28, 2007. If the time of the service changes, I will enter an update to this blog. The obituary will probably be in the Thursday newspaper.
I would like to thank everyone for your continued support with comments, cards, flowers, visits and prayers. Nancy was never in any pain – even at the very end. To me, that is God’s greatest blessing for Nancy.
Nancy & Alan in New York
On Empire State Bldg. 3/27/07
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8 comments:
My family and I will be praying for your family as you go through all of this. We're glad to hear that Nancy wasn't in pain and that she'll get to go see the Lord now. What a great reward for a such a sweet woman! Nancy was a big comfort to me when my boyfriend Josh died when Amy and I were in college together. She gave me a big hug and you all welcomed me into your home. Your family was a blessing to me and Nancy was a big part of that. God bless you all during this time.
Dear Alan,Ryan,Kelly,Amy,Henry,Kelly,Doug,Art,And Dick's family, We are so very sorry that Nancy lost her valient battle with cancer. She was a gem, a blessing to all who were lucky enough to know her. She touched so many lives, and leaves a beautiful and loving legacy. I am relieved that she was able to be at home during her last days. Being with all of you made her the happiest. I will miss her smile, her humor and her giggle. I will miss our long talks and our time together. But I have so many wonderful memories that will always bring warm feelings to my heart and a smile to my face. Your family has had so many sad events this last year or so. I am confident that all of your Grandparents (parents) were at the gates to greet and welcome Nancy into the Kingdom of Heaven...You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our warm embrace,love, and sincerest sympathy to all of you. Mary and Maury Foresman and Family.
Dear Alan, Thankyou for calling me. I know that call was difficult. I wish I could have been there to hug and comfort you and all your family. I really wanted to come spend time with Nancy during these last couple of months. But when I asked her if I could come in early June, she declined the offer. And with all the strange, scary and sad events that have taken place in our family these last couple of months....I think maybe God had had a hand in my visit plans!!??.. In the middle of May Eddie's 6 mo. baby had major spinal cord surgery.Then in June Ellie's good friend (who was her bridesmaid),her baby died of SIDS at 5 months.So Ellie flew home so we could help her friend and with the funeral. I baby sat Mathew alot and was very worn out. Then last week Maur's Dad was airlifted to Mayo Clinic seriously ill. He is home now and improving. But these events made it impossible to plan a visit to comfort my best friend, Nancy. I know she knew how much I loved and cherished our sisterhood and friendship. I find comfort in knowing she always knew how much I cared about her and loved her and your family..Please know I am praying for all of you for peace and courage to get thru the upcoming days. Love always, mary F.
Dear Alan and family, I have heard back from Ellie and Andrew already this AM. They both wanted you to know how sorry they are. Ellie said she will pray for all of you and for Nancy's soul and for those who are grieving. She said she will remember her laugh,also. Andrew said he has said prayers for her all morning and wrote..."She sure put up a dam good fight". That she did!!!!! Love Mary F.
Stephenson family,
We are so saddened to hear Nancy lost her fight with cancer. Tyson and I are thinking of you during this difficult time of mourning. Nancy was such a delightful person and will be missed by everyone she touched during her legacy here on Earth. God Bless you all. Melanie and Tyson Novinska
I HAVE NO WORDS , GOD HAS CALLED HER HOME ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL
CONRAD
Hi again, Eddie wrote to say how sorry he is for your loss. He said he can't imagine how you all feel. And that he and Hayley will be praying for all of you. Just wanted you all to know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. M
Dear Alan & family,
There are no words -just our sincere and deepest sympathy. May God speed you all through this sad time.
Hugs and prayers,
Ellen and Wayne Holdredge
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