Nancy Frances Connelly
February 03, 2010
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Nancy Frances Connelly, 60, passed away at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on February 3, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday February 10, 2010, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the funeral home.
Nancy was born July 2, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN. She enjoyed her final position as a bus assistant to special needs children with the Des Moines Public Schools before her retirement in 2007. Nancy loved being with her family. She was a member of the Unitarian Church, the Des Moines Izaak Walton League, and the Men’s Garden Club of America. She was also an eight gallon donor at the Blood Center of Iowa. Nancy also enjoyed serving on the board of directors of BOW (Becoming an Outdoor Woman).
Grateful for having shared her life, are her loving husband, Bill; her son, Brian S. Peterson; her step-sons, Brian J. (Kate) Connelly and David A. (Amanda) Connelly; her step-daughter, Amanda R. (Dustin) Capps; her half brothers, Mike (Cindy) Heritage and Ron (Myschael) Heritage; and four grandchildren, Kaelin, Zachary, Lauren, and Jacob.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either Friends of BOW, Springbrook Conservation Education Center, 2473 160th Road, Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115; or Mercy Hospice - Johnston, 5820 Winwood Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jo Soda
02/12/2010
Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your wfe Nancy. This is a hard thing to have to go through. My sympathies are with you and your family. My prayers and best wishes are with you.
Linda Goldman
02/09/2010
Together or apart, true friends are friends by Heart.
Nancy has been my lifetime friend since we met in kindergarden: she was always there for me. Through every stage of life she & I shared. I will miss your physical presence & know we will be together again.
My thoughts & prayers are with you, Bill, family, & Brian.
Love, Linda
Susan Pundzak
02/07/2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was a good friend when we were both in the Men's Garden Club. I know how much her outdoor activities meant to her. I'm thinking of you all at this sad time. Susan Pundzak
Susan Barnes & Dan White
02/08/2010
We have such fond memories of Nancy smiling & laughing, being silly, inspiring optimism and always being ready for an adventure! Heaven has a new angel to tend it's gardens! Until we meet again my friend, we will miss you.
In light & love,
Dan & Susan
Cindi Marshall
02/05/2010
Nancy was my friend from Junior High on...funny, smart, liberal, courageous and loyal...no matter how long the times were between our meetings we could always pick up as though we had seen each other the day before. Nancy was always there for me and for so many others...I will always love and miss her spirit.
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and Brian and the rest of her family.
Sue
02/04/2010
Nancy was my friend. I will not forget 'the girl with the laughing eyes'.
Gloria Mazza
02/04/2010
So many were inspired by Nancy's love of the outdoors through her involvement in BOW. I will cherish the friendship.
Bill, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet G. Hermann
02/04/2010
A Dear Friend in my life , , ,
A Sister in my Heart.
We shared crowns, bracelets and purple toes.
Laughs and talks with secrets no one else knows.
Someday we will "play" together in Heaven . . .
until then I will miss her forever and always.
Nancy Johnson
02/04/2010
I was honored to have Nancy as an employee, but more as a friend. She had a wonderful sense of humor that I am really going to miss. My sympathies to Bill and to all of Nancy's family.
Her husband & best friend
02/04/2010
I miss my friend.
I Love you
Buddy and Cindy Luff
02/04/2010
Bill - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Buddy said your face lit up everytime you talked of Nancy and how special she was. May your memories fill your heart with joy during this time.