Nan passed away peacefully this past Monday morning in her home in Longboat Key, Florida. She had entered hospice at the first of the year and was well cared and loved until the end.
We remember Nan as a beautiful, generous and caring person who had a positive influence on everyone who knew her. She was outgoing, social and full of life and loved bringing people together. We will miss her and remember her forever.
Celebration of LifeWe will be having a celebration of life and reception at the Fairway Bay Clubhouse, 2018 Harbourside Drive at 1:00PM on Saturday January 26th. We'll have a short program from 1:00 to 1:30 followed by time to socialize and share memories of Nan.
Fred is also thinking about doing a memorial in Michigan later this spring or early this summer.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to support in her memory to causes and organizations that she loved:
Tidewell Hospice in Florida
Tidewell provided Nan with great care and compassion during her time in hospice.
Stulberg International String Competition in Kalamazoo
Nan was passionate about giving young people the opportunity to pursue their love of music.
Neuro Challenge for Parkinson's of Sarasota
In recognition of patients with Parkinson's including Nan and Fred's friends Larry and Nola Hietbrink.
Photos
We invite you to share photos in the Stories area of this website.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMimy(Henry von Schreiner’s daughter)
Glen & Greeta Douglass
We are deeply saddened to hear about Nan’s passing. She was such an amazing women that always cared about our family. We have so many memories of Nan throughout the ups and downs of Hycorr and she will be greatly missed and always in our prayers.
Tom and Olga Van Dis
She gave so much to the community and impressed us all with her courage and determination in facing her cancer.
My thoughts are with her family at this time.
Nan was fun-loving and up for anything. If there was any Gull Lake/Kalamazoo news Nan knew about it.
We miss her.
Nan had an energy and sparkle that will always be remembered. As a board member on the Stulberg International String Competition I was impressed with her talents and am grateful for all she brought to the organization. Barry loved seeing Nan and Fred at concerts and events. We are so sorry for your loss -- and ours. Nan was a dynamo. Her efforts resulted in lasting gifts for the community. We are grateful to have known her. Jane Rooks Ross and Barry Ross
On behalf of LMC team from Taiwan and myself, we feel very sorry for the lost of your beloved Nan. She was a nice and kind person that we never forget. We deeply mourn our grief.
And I, Karen, will always be grateful for the way she welcomed me into the friendship she and Fred had already established with Mike. She offered me opportunities I would never have had. I remember her great sense of humor, at times wonderfully irreverent, and her rich, devil-may-care laugh.
We have not seen much of Nan for too many years, but we will always remember her for the amazing woman she was.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Mike and Karen Moran
Although I only had the pleasure to meet Nan a few times I was saddened, to learn of her passing. I wish to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathy. No expression of sympathy, no matter how deeply felt, can help at this moment but I had to let you know that my thoughts are with you.
Sally and Boone
Larry and I have been blessed to have shared Nan and Fred's life space.
They have been quite the team and have made life less difficult for so many. Oh the laughter, the crazy antics we shared as neighbors just makes me smile, cry, and be thankful for their friendship. We cover you with prayers of comfort and celebrate Nan's life with you.
Nola and Larry
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I adored your mom! I got to her more after we graduated through the business' and I would run into periodically after I left Jiffy Print and always enjoyed catching up with her. My mom sends her best and you are all in our thoughts.
Mollie and Camille Lawrence
I am so sorry to hear of Nan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on the loss of a wonderful woman. Sorry I am unable to be there to say farewell. Let’s us know if there might be something here in Michigan. Hugs !!!
Jane, we would like to send flowers or contribute to Nan’s causes in her memory, which I think might suit her better. Could you help us with the information we’d need to do that when you get back? Please pass our heartfelt condolence to her loved ones.
We love you,
Carolyn and Randy Cole
I have to be in Maine (yes ME in -14 weather) to interview a prospective priest for our church and am so sad I will not be here to celebrate her life with all of you. I will reach out when I return. Much Love and prayers! I know Bob Twigg was there at the gates of heaven welcoming her with a joke and open arms. Much Love, BJ
I am so sorry to hear of Nan’s passing. I was honored to serve with her on the Board of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (MI). I will always remember her as a fiercely determined supporter of the arts in its many forms. We shared a common love of supporting causes that help young people discover what can fuel a lifelong love for the Arts. Rest In Peace, dear Nan.
Fred, please accept sincere condolences for your loss. Linda and I send you our warmest regards and prayers, old friend.
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Mimy(Henry von Schreiner’s daughter)
smiles, laughter
Nan was always welcoming with a grand smile and warm hug. Playing tennis with Nan was lively, usually she added her humor!
Visiting her and Fred at their house over the summer was endearing since she was struggling. However, I was always impressed by her positive attitude, even after the stroke and even with the end sadly in sight.
I think of her each time I drive by their house. I miss you Nan.
Kate
I will really miss Nan. Her love of life, energy, intellect, humor, and kind spirit all contributed to the remarkable person she was. She was a valued neighbor, friend, fellow book club member, and lover of the arts. I am sorry to have missed her service in Florida but hope we can do something in Richland in the spring to honor and remember our dear friend.