Nancy Jean Kruse-Bock
August 16, 2015
b. 9/19/1961
d. 8/16/2015
Nancy Kruse-Bock arrived in this life in Des Moines, Iowa, the last of 6 children born to Steven and Frances Kruse. She lived most of her early life in the Slater-Huxley area.
She attended college at Iowa State University, receiving the first of her several degrees in 1985. It was also there that she met Scott Bock and they married in 1986 and subsequently lived in various places while serving in the Navy.
Scott and Nancy have 2 children: son, Tanner and daughter, Cody. After their divorce, Nancy moved to Ankeny where she raised Tanner and Cody and where she resided at the time of her passing. It was also there that she found her true calling, receiving her nursing degree from Grand View University, with subsequent masters in nursing from Kaplan University in 2014. She was continually studying and working to perfect her nursing skills.
Nancy was a dedicated employee of Broadlawns Medical Center and Mobile Crisis and taught at Kaplan University. Her coworkers and students were an important part of her life, especially after she was stricken by breast cancer, which she bravely faced for more than two years. Nancy relied on her strong faith to sustain her through the difficult times.
Her great loves in life were her kids, Tanner and Cody, riding her Harley, her cats, her nursing career, and her many friends and coworkers.
In addition to her children, Nancy is survived by and will be greatly missed by her parents, Steven and Frances Kruse, and her siblings and their spouses, Stephanie and Jim Fischer (daughter Natalie), Brenda Kruse and Rod Mechaelsen, Grant and Cindy Kruse (daughters Beth Cornelison with her husband Mike and children, Ainsley and Keller; and Heather Kruse with her husband Chris Healey), Judy Parks (sons Grant and Steven), and Clark Kruse. She will also be greatly missed by the many friends and coworkers who came to know and love her spirit and style.
A service of remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2015, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street in Ankeny. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League, 1615 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320 in loving memory of Nancy.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kaye Christenson
08/21/2015
May the knowledge that you know that she walks with God comfort all of you in the hours, days and weeks ahead. Now you know you have an angel watching over you.
Leesa O.
08/21/2015
Cody and Tanner, please know that your mom was so special and so loved. Not a day went by that she didn't talk about you. She was so proud of you. I will miss her energy, her smile and her optimism. Rest in pain-free peace, my friend.
Dave Eaton
08/20/2015
Judy, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Goodwin
08/20/2015
WOW...What a cool person. Laughing and smiling ALL the time. Not one person didn't like Nancy. She was very well liked and of course very much missed. She does not deserve to leave us yet...why? She was special and to the ones that knew her know this. One conversation with her was her passion for NASCAR and Dale Jarrett as we both liked him. I will miss you forever Nancy! To her family and friends my condolences
Cathy Lewis
08/20/2015
Nance - RIP dear friend since childhood. My prayers to Frances and Steve, Cody and Tanner and all her siblings. She had an infectious laugh and smile that will be seen brightly from heaven.
The Ames Fire Department
08/20/2015
Judy, we were deeply saddened by the news of Nancy's passing. All of our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Shari (Johnson) Hernandez
08/19/2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to Nancy's children, her parents and her family. May God provide comfort during this time. Blessings and fond memories of Nancy. From the Ballard Class of 1980--
Marge W
08/19/2015
I'm thinking of Tanner, Cody, family and all the people who called Nancy a friend or their nurse. She brought so much positive energy into a room and could make everyone feel that in this moment we are the special one. May all the good memories bring everyone comfort.
Debra G.
08/19/2015
Sending thoughts and prayers to Cody, Tanner and family. May you find peace knowing she is in a better place and no longer in pain. Nancy's laugh and smile will be missed by so many. I will definitely miss getting hugs from my friend. It was truly a blessing to have gotten to know Nancy over the last few years. I think anyone that came in contact with Nancy was better just for knowing her and being a part of her life. Her laugh and smile would brighten up any room. She was an angel on earth.
Cathy Bumann
08/19/2015
Nancy... You were my first class at Kaplan and you made what should have been a nervous and anxious experience a truly fun and relaxing one!!! I was extremely sad to stumble upon the post that you had passed. You will be greatly missed. We all know how loved you really were and always will be! Many prayers to the family of this great lady!!!
Doug Allen
08/19/2015
Judy and Family sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Janet Nittler
08/19/2015
Nancy was an amazing teacher, mentor, and friend to me and I saw first hand what an amazing nurse, mother and person she was to so many other people! I feel blessed to have been part of her life for what little time I was because I would Love to be half the Woman she was! Rest in Peace my Beautiful Friend, hugs and Prayers to all of your family, I hope your kitties are not heart broken. ??
Terri Barnhill
08/18/2015
You will be missed greatly!
Pam (McHone) Stewart
08/18/2015
My heartfelt sympathy to Fran, Steve, and families. Nancy was always so happy and smiling. She was taken too soon and will be missed terribly. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in this very difficult time.
Love,
Pam
Linda Chase
08/18/2015
You fought hard, always with a smile. You will be missed by everyone whose life you entered and blessed.