Nancy
Nancy Ann Cardosa
Nancy Ann Cardosa of Shelbyville, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born August 16, 1961 in Muskegon to Terry and Ellen (Scott) Banta.
Nancy loved the Lord and was a very active member of InTents Life Family Church in Otsego. She also loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
On March 11, 1994 in Ionia she married Steven Douglas Cardosa, who survives. Also surviving are a step-son, Michael Cardosa of Wyoming, Michigan; two sons, Tyler Cardosa and Brandon Cardosa, both of Shelbyville; her mother, Ellen (Ron) O’Laughlin of Delton; a brother, Scott (Chris) Banta of Jenison; a sister, Lisa Bell of Big Rapids. She was preceded in death by her father.
A Celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at InTents Life Family Church, 245 Court St., Otsego, Michigan on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Leigh Larson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Nancy may be made to the InTents Life Family Church Building Fund.
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Michele Pulver
June 24, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Dear Ones,
There are no words ….
Thinking of you and praying for you through this difficult time…
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Crista Simmons
June 24, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Words cannot express the profound sadness I feel and sympathy for your family and friend. I am so very sorry. I truly pray God’s comfort for you all for the rest of your lives….Our peace only comes from the Lord at these times….peace knowing that Nancy is with Him….and peace to know He is with us always….and to know that there is no pit too deep that He is not deeper still. The Lord will carry you through this for you.
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The Cooks
June 25, 2011 at 11:04 am
Doug, Tyler, and Brandon,
You are in our thoughts and our prayers!
We have so many wonderful memories of Nancy and you guys!! Camping, picnics, dinners, parades, bon fires… Your wife/mom was a wonder in her generosity to others and one of the most directed Christ followers we know. Her vitality will be missed on this planet, but the praise in heaven has surely taken it up a notch!
We love you all and will see you next Saturday.
Tim,Elaine, Carly, Matthew, and Laura Cook
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Lynn Smalla
June 25, 2011 at 11:59 am
Nancy i will never forget you and every time i think of u i will thank of u with a smile you were one of the most important people that i have ever met you were a wonderful person to me i always thought of u as my mom i will never forget how happy you were and never forget the love u have given and shown to me and how u thought of me all the time and i will also never forget that awesome smile u are so beautiful. i will never forget you i love u so much and will always and i will miss u
love,
Lynn Smalla
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Pastor Tim - Grand Rapids First Assembly
June 27, 2011 at 10:06 am
Doug, Tyler and Brandon. Heard the news and wanted to let you know we’re praying for you, for God’s strenght, grace and comfort. Give us a call if there is anything we can help out with.
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Shawn
June 27, 2011 at 3:54 pm
My heart is sad for the family and their loss, but I also rejoice knowing where Nancy is and that she has complete healing.
God Bless you all, Doug, Tyler and Brandon, lean on the Lord, He will see you through. You are in our prayers.
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Troy and Robin Wymer
June 27, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Nancy was a wonderful person. She loved and cared about her family very much. I remember when I first met her when Shane and Amanda started at Vanguard Charter Academy. What a wonderful personality. One day my wife was driving and ran over a broken padlock that got stuck in her tire. She pulled over on a side street and knocked on a door to use the phone. Nancy opened the door. Wow! Our kids go to the same school. What a small world. From that point, she became our new babysitter till the kids were old enough not to need one. Later our kids went to the same school again at Byron Center Charter School. And we would bump into her now and again, either at Wendy’s, a birthday party or a school carnival. Nancy was a wonderful person. She is now enjoying an even better life with our Lord. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doug, Tyler and Brandon. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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Lisa Stowers
June 27, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Brandon and Tyler- I am praying for you and your dad to be comforted in your time of lose. We can take comfort from knowing that your Mom is not suffering anymore and that we will see her again. But we will miss her.
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Karen Boersma
June 28, 2011 at 10:47 am
Doug, Tyler and Brandon,
Please know that we are praying for you and your family in this time of loss. Your wife/mom was an amazing woman of God, she was strong and never gave up hope. She will be sadly missed by several people here at Byron Center Charter School.
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Naomi Younglove
June 28, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Brandon and Tyler- I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Remember to lean on Jesus, He can bring comfort in tough times. I will be praying for your family.
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Dana Winright
June 28, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Dear Doug & Boys~
Thank you for finding me on Nancy’s phone to let me know about Nancy’s passing. I followed Nancy on Facebook and have been praying since she told me about her diagnosis.
One thing I asked God was that if he was going to heal her of cancer than to take away her Bipolar Disorder, also, otherwise let it be that she be with Him so she didn’t have to suffer from that any longer. I have no doubt that he has chosen to heal her but in his own understanding.
May you find some comfort in knowing that she is no longer hurting and is waiting for our arrival so we can all be together again.
The Winight Family
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Iva Dickinson
June 28, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Ellen, Lisa and family,
I was so very sorry to hear that Nancy had gone on ahead of us, but happy for her that she is free of pain, illness and tears. I will always remember her humor. I had been corresponding with her on FB recently and it was the same ol’ Nancy, picking up where we had left off the last time. She was very positive about her illness and wanted God’s will. So sad for her husband and sons. But, Praise God, the separation is only for a little while, and she is FREE.
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Jill K Smith
June 30, 2011 at 9:16 am
To me, Nancy’s legacy is that the joy of the Lord was her strength, passion to see the lost saved, and that no matter how deep of a pit you might be in, the Lord will give you the strength and the wings to soar out of it. The memory of her laugh will be in my heart forever. Doug, Tyler and Brandon…I love you guys. Many prayers are going up on your behalf.
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Carol Strange Randall
June 30, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Ellen – I am so sorry to learn that you have lost a wonderful member of your family. This afternoon on my PC, {I’ve been trying to find you for several years} I put Ellen Scott Banta into Search and lo and behold I found this obit. Please contact me when you have a chance at
carol166@Frontier.com
or 1-740-387-7787. My sympathy goes to you and yours. Love, your childhood friend – Carol [Strange] Randall
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Bryan & Kelli Hull & Brandon, Alaina & Jesse
June 30, 2011 at 4:31 pm
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for your entire family during this difficult time.
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Dan Brown
June 30, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Brandon, Tyler and family,
My prayer is that you will fully experience God’s comfort and strength during this time.
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Kristen Clark
July 1, 2011 at 9:22 am
Dear Doug,
Nancy was a wonderful person. It was a privilege to know the both of you, and i know she will be missed. But please trust that God will get you through this time of longing and sorrow. She is in a better place now. And you are a great dad to Tyler and Brandon. My dad raised 3 kids on his own, and we all turned out ok, in my humble opinion. (Stayed outa jail so far anyway! lol) Just want u to know that our prayers are with you and we send hugs your way. Anytime u guys want to come visit, u r always welcome 🙂
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Rincones Family
July 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Dear Brandon, Tyler and Family,
First time I met Nancy was at Vanguard Charter Academy…..Carlos and Brandon were both in Mrs. Rosema’s class, both Carlos and Brandon were treated poorly by their teacher Mrs Rosema, Nancy wanting to protect her child, and decided to take the boys out of vanguard and placed them at Byron center charter…..Nancy and I talked a lot about switching the boys to a new school, I decided follow them to Byron center charter as well, the boys are much happier at their new school. Nancy was an Awesome Mom/Person we carpooled with them for 1 year at Byron center Charter….When they lived in Wyoming, she would invite us over to go swimming in their pool.
Our prayers are with you and your family, your Mom/Wife is in a much better place….
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Jim Clark
July 1, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Dear Doug,
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Nancy. We are out of town this weekend and will not be able to personally join the visitation.
In Christ, we can say “death, where is thy sting and grave, where is thy power!” Because of Jesus, Nancy is in His loving embrace and for this we rejoice. Meanwhile we will pray for God’s comfort to smother your heart and the hearts of your children.
Love,
Jim Clark and family
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Dawn Carpenter
July 1, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Dear Ellen, Lisa and family of Nancy,
Nancy and I were college roommates at GRSBM back in 1981. I have many fond memories of our time together. Even back then, she was passionate about her faith and always was witnessing to tell the good news of Christ’s love for us. Though we lost touch until a year ago on facebook, our hearts were forever bound together by that year in the dorm. Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend.
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Kim Mack (Venlet)
July 2, 2011 at 9:38 am
Nancy and I went to school together. I remember all the times we got in trouble for laughing in class. She was so much fun. I will really miss her. Prayers to her family for peace and comfort. KIm
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Dan and Barb Banta
July 2, 2011 at 9:32 pm
So many memories of family, concerts, holidays, birthdays, etc. in which Nancy was present and the life of the party. She was always so “unashamed” her Lord and Savior. And always so caring about others. Now she will no longer feel pain or depression for she dwells with the Most High. The Unity Festival won’t be the same without her this year. But we know she’s singing and dancing anyway!! Peace be with you Doug, Tyler and Brandon.
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Nancy Shepard
August 8, 2011 at 12:43 pm
I was so sad to see that Nancy had passed away. I’d been thinking about her and was going to post a hello to her on her Facebook sight and saw the comments about her death. It was the day after. No wonder she’d been on my mind. She was such a good friend to me when I lived in GR. What I remember most was her big laugh. She loved life and loved her husband and kids. Wish I’d have stayed in better touch since I moved to AZ, but glad we connected on Facebook near the end. I plan to donate to the bldg fund in her honor. Love and miss you Nancy!
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Brandon Cardosa
March 25, 2014 at 9:37 am
The date is 3-25-14 Me and my brother have made it through a lot together both dealing with the passing of our mom and other storms. I cant tell you how much I miss her. She was my rock is my life and she still is. Mom your always at the back of my mind. There was much that I didn’t know about my mom but I do know this my mom touched thousands of life’s all around the world that have never been the same since. I hope my life is just as inspiring or more to people that I come into contact with.
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Lori Landwer
March 12, 2016 at 2:34 pm
Nancy, I miss you so much. You and Doug watched Vic, she was the Girl you never had. Thanks for being up at the hospital with my back surgery. I remember you standing over my bed when I tryed many times to get out saying with your bomming voice (Lori Landwer if you try to get out of that bed one more time I am going to make you wish you never met me! Now stay in bed) ha ha and it worked. And you going to court with me, walking next to my friend Tom Dean and him looking up to you saying how tall are you? 6’2″ Lord knows your happy with your daddy but we miss you big. Sister in Christ I will see you one day! Thanks for everything! Lori L
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Nancy loved the Lord and was a very active member of InTents Life Family Church in Otsego. She also loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
On March 11, 1994 in Ionia she married Steven Douglas Cardosa, who survives. Also surviving are a step-son, Michael Cardosa of Wyoming, Michigan; two sons, Tyler Cardosa and Brandon Cardosa, both of Shelbyville; her mother, Ellen (Ron) O’Laughlin of Delton; a brother, Scott (Chris) Banta of Jenison; a sister, Lisa Bell of Big Rapids. She was preceded in death by her father.
A Celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at InTents Life Family Church, 245 Court St., Otsego, Michigan on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Leigh Larson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Nancy may be made to the InTents Life Family Church Building Fund.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Nancy Ann Cardosa
Condolence Messages
Michele Pulver
June 24, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Dear Ones,
There are no words ….
Thinking of you and praying for you through this difficult time…
Reply
Crista Simmons
June 24, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Words cannot express the profound sadness I feel and sympathy for your family and friend. I am so very sorry. I truly pray God’s comfort for you all for the rest of your lives….Our peace only comes from the Lord at these times….peace knowing that Nancy is with Him….and peace to know He is with us always….and to know that there is no pit too deep that He is not deeper still. The Lord will carry you through this for you.
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The Cooks
June 25, 2011 at 11:04 am
Doug, Tyler, and Brandon,
You are in our thoughts and our prayers!
We have so many wonderful memories of Nancy and you guys!! Camping, picnics, dinners, parades, bon fires… Your wife/mom was a wonder in her generosity to others and one of the most directed Christ followers we know. Her vitality will be missed on this planet, but the praise in heaven has surely taken it up a notch!
We love you all and will see you next Saturday.
Tim,Elaine, Carly, Matthew, and Laura Cook
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Lynn Smalla
June 25, 2011 at 11:59 am
Nancy i will never forget you and every time i think of u i will thank of u with a smile you were one of the most important people that i have ever met you were a wonderful person to me i always thought of u as my mom i will never forget how happy you were and never forget the love u have given and shown to me and how u thought of me all the time and i will also never forget that awesome smile u are so beautiful. i will never forget you i love u so much and will always and i will miss u
love,
Lynn Smalla
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Pastor Tim - Grand Rapids First Assembly
June 27, 2011 at 10:06 am
Doug, Tyler and Brandon. Heard the news and wanted to let you know we’re praying for you, for God’s strenght, grace and comfort. Give us a call if there is anything we can help out with.
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Shawn
June 27, 2011 at 3:54 pm
My heart is sad for the family and their loss, but I also rejoice knowing where Nancy is and that she has complete healing.
God Bless you all, Doug, Tyler and Brandon, lean on the Lord, He will see you through. You are in our prayers.
Reply
Troy and Robin Wymer
June 27, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Nancy was a wonderful person. She loved and cared about her family very much. I remember when I first met her when Shane and Amanda started at Vanguard Charter Academy. What a wonderful personality. One day my wife was driving and ran over a broken padlock that got stuck in her tire. She pulled over on a side street and knocked on a door to use the phone. Nancy opened the door. Wow! Our kids go to the same school. What a small world. From that point, she became our new babysitter till the kids were old enough not to need one. Later our kids went to the same school again at Byron Center Charter School. And we would bump into her now and again, either at Wendy’s, a birthday party or a school carnival. Nancy was a wonderful person. She is now enjoying an even better life with our Lord. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doug, Tyler and Brandon. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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Lisa Stowers
June 27, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Brandon and Tyler- I am praying for you and your dad to be comforted in your time of lose. We can take comfort from knowing that your Mom is not suffering anymore and that we will see her again. But we will miss her.
Reply
Karen Boersma
June 28, 2011 at 10:47 am
Doug, Tyler and Brandon,
Please know that we are praying for you and your family in this time of loss. Your wife/mom was an amazing woman of God, she was strong and never gave up hope. She will be sadly missed by several people here at Byron Center Charter School.
Reply
Naomi Younglove
June 28, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Brandon and Tyler- I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Remember to lean on Jesus, He can bring comfort in tough times. I will be praying for your family.
Reply
Dana Winright
June 28, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Dear Doug & Boys~
Thank you for finding me on Nancy’s phone to let me know about Nancy’s passing. I followed Nancy on Facebook and have been praying since she told me about her diagnosis.
One thing I asked God was that if he was going to heal her of cancer than to take away her Bipolar Disorder, also, otherwise let it be that she be with Him so she didn’t have to suffer from that any longer. I have no doubt that he has chosen to heal her but in his own understanding.
May you find some comfort in knowing that she is no longer hurting and is waiting for our arrival so we can all be together again.
The Winight Family
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Iva Dickinson
June 28, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Ellen, Lisa and family,
I was so very sorry to hear that Nancy had gone on ahead of us, but happy for her that she is free of pain, illness and tears. I will always remember her humor. I had been corresponding with her on FB recently and it was the same ol’ Nancy, picking up where we had left off the last time. She was very positive about her illness and wanted God’s will. So sad for her husband and sons. But, Praise God, the separation is only for a little while, and she is FREE.
Reply
Jill K Smith
June 30, 2011 at 9:16 am
To me, Nancy’s legacy is that the joy of the Lord was her strength, passion to see the lost saved, and that no matter how deep of a pit you might be in, the Lord will give you the strength and the wings to soar out of it. The memory of her laugh will be in my heart forever. Doug, Tyler and Brandon…I love you guys. Many prayers are going up on your behalf.
Reply
Carol Strange Randall
June 30, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Ellen – I am so sorry to learn that you have lost a wonderful member of your family. This afternoon on my PC, {I’ve been trying to find you for several years} I put Ellen Scott Banta into Search and lo and behold I found this obit. Please contact me when you have a chance at
carol166@Frontier.com
or 1-740-387-7787. My sympathy goes to you and yours. Love, your childhood friend – Carol [Strange] Randall
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Bryan & Kelli Hull & Brandon, Alaina & Jesse
June 30, 2011 at 4:31 pm
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for your entire family during this difficult time.
Reply
Dan Brown
June 30, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Brandon, Tyler and family,
My prayer is that you will fully experience God’s comfort and strength during this time.
Reply
Kristen Clark
July 1, 2011 at 9:22 am
Dear Doug,
Nancy was a wonderful person. It was a privilege to know the both of you, and i know she will be missed. But please trust that God will get you through this time of longing and sorrow. She is in a better place now. And you are a great dad to Tyler and Brandon. My dad raised 3 kids on his own, and we all turned out ok, in my humble opinion. (Stayed outa jail so far anyway! lol) Just want u to know that our prayers are with you and we send hugs your way. Anytime u guys want to come visit, u r always welcome 🙂
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Rincones Family
July 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Dear Brandon, Tyler and Family,
First time I met Nancy was at Vanguard Charter Academy…..Carlos and Brandon were both in Mrs. Rosema’s class, both Carlos and Brandon were treated poorly by their teacher Mrs Rosema, Nancy wanting to protect her child, and decided to take the boys out of vanguard and placed them at Byron center charter…..Nancy and I talked a lot about switching the boys to a new school, I decided follow them to Byron center charter as well, the boys are much happier at their new school. Nancy was an Awesome Mom/Person we carpooled with them for 1 year at Byron center Charter….When they lived in Wyoming, she would invite us over to go swimming in their pool.
Our prayers are with you and your family, your Mom/Wife is in a much better place….
Reply
Jim Clark
July 1, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Dear Doug,
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Nancy. We are out of town this weekend and will not be able to personally join the visitation.
In Christ, we can say “death, where is thy sting and grave, where is thy power!” Because of Jesus, Nancy is in His loving embrace and for this we rejoice. Meanwhile we will pray for God’s comfort to smother your heart and the hearts of your children.
Love,
Jim Clark and family
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Dawn Carpenter
July 1, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Dear Ellen, Lisa and family of Nancy,
Nancy and I were college roommates at GRSBM back in 1981. I have many fond memories of our time together. Even back then, she was passionate about her faith and always was witnessing to tell the good news of Christ’s love for us. Though we lost touch until a year ago on facebook, our hearts were forever bound together by that year in the dorm. Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend.
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Kim Mack (Venlet)
July 2, 2011 at 9:38 am
Nancy and I went to school together. I remember all the times we got in trouble for laughing in class. She was so much fun. I will really miss her. Prayers to her family for peace and comfort. KIm
Reply
Dan and Barb Banta
July 2, 2011 at 9:32 pm
So many memories of family, concerts, holidays, birthdays, etc. in which Nancy was present and the life of the party. She was always so “unashamed” her Lord and Savior. And always so caring about others. Now she will no longer feel pain or depression for she dwells with the Most High. The Unity Festival won’t be the same without her this year. But we know she’s singing and dancing anyway!! Peace be with you Doug, Tyler and Brandon.
Reply
Nancy Shepard
August 8, 2011 at 12:43 pm
I was so sad to see that Nancy had passed away. I’d been thinking about her and was going to post a hello to her on her Facebook sight and saw the comments about her death. It was the day after. No wonder she’d been on my mind. She was such a good friend to me when I lived in GR. What I remember most was her big laugh. She loved life and loved her husband and kids. Wish I’d have stayed in better touch since I moved to AZ, but glad we connected on Facebook near the end. I plan to donate to the bldg fund in her honor. Love and miss you Nancy!
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Brandon Cardosa
March 25, 2014 at 9:37 am
The date is 3-25-14 Me and my brother have made it through a lot together both dealing with the passing of our mom and other storms. I cant tell you how much I miss her. She was my rock is my life and she still is. Mom your always at the back of my mind. There was much that I didn’t know about my mom but I do know this my mom touched thousands of life’s all around the world that have never been the same since. I hope my life is just as inspiring or more to people that I come into contact with.
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Lori Landwer
March 12, 2016 at 2:34 pm
Nancy, I miss you so much. You and Doug watched Vic, she was the Girl you never had. Thanks for being up at the hospital with my back surgery. I remember you standing over my bed when I tryed many times to get out saying with your bomming voice (Lori Landwer if you try to get out of that bed one more time I am going to make you wish you never met me! Now stay in bed) ha ha and it worked. And you going to court with me, walking next to my friend Tom Dean and him looking up to you saying how tall are you? 6’2″ Lord knows your happy with your daddy but we miss you big. Sister in Christ I will see you one day! Thanks for everything! Lori L
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