Nancy Yvonne Anderson
March 01, 1961 - July 11, 2018
Obituary
MADISON- Nancy Y. Anderson, age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Nancy was born on March 1, 1961, and was a longtime Monona resident. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1980, where she was awarded a certificate of achievement in recognition of attainments in Special Education - Biology. Nancy proudly served as a Special Olympics Wisconsin volunteer for more than 20 years. She was recognized for her service with several awards including the Volunteer Gold Medal Club Award in 1984, Certificates of Appreciation in 1985 and 1986, and the Special Olympics Wisconsin Award of Excellence in 1998. Nancy was a devoted Milwaukee Brewers fan and a major highlight of her life was throwing out the first pitch to her favorite player, Paul Molitor, in 1983. She was an avid cat lover, especially her beloved cat Mocha, and beanie baby collector, periodically sending beanie babies she no longer desired to children’s shelters to share her love of them with others. Nancy also enjoyed going through the Wisconsin State Journal each day, doing crafts, and shopping. Nancy faced immeasurable adversity in her life with courage, strength, and minimal compliant, continually defying expectations for which her family is immensely proud. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents who cherished her deeply, Russell E. Anderson in 1978, and Arlene Y. Anderson in 2016. She will be lovingly remembered by her remaining family, sister, Linda Anderson-Courtney (Tom Courtney); brother, Jim (Vicki); and nieces Kelsey and Sari; in addition to many cousins, relatives, and family friends who lovingly supported Nancy throughout her life. Her family would like to thank the many members of “Team Nancy” and acknowledge the care given to Nancy by the staff of Emmanuel Family Home, Fresenius Medical Care, and Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, as well as the team at MARC East in Madison. A private memorial service was held. We ask that in celebration of Nancy's life, memorial gifts be made to Special Olympics Wisconsin or MARC East in her name. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Kathy Deneen
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Nancy graduated with me. She was a very sweet person. Sorry for your loss.
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Terri Walterscheit
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I remember Nancy, I taught her to crochet in at class. She was always cheerful and eager to learn. She learned quickly. This was back in probably 1978,I will never forget the ugly variegated red, white and blue yarn we used, I thought it would be easier for her to see the rows. I have cherished the memory all these years. Good Bless. Heaven gained a wonderful angel.
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Donna Lockwood
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Nancy I were the best of cousin we had our play date almost every Saturday when we were so much younger and we were extremely close for being the best cousin ever
We would play games ride our bikes go to the ice cream we always had a wonderful play day on Saturday
Unfortunately I lost contact with Nancy as we both got older
I remember when my mom died and the day of my mom funeral I remember seeing Nancy mom at my mom funeral
I asked her when is Nancy I always remember she told me oh Nancy did not want to come
I’m thinking no that was not Nancy because Nancy adore my mom
I’m thinking to myself no arlene you where to Embarrass to bring Nancy any where anywhere
I never stop thinking about Nancy and how she’s
Was doing
Nancy I’m sorry we lost touch I’m sorry I never got to say goodbye
I love you always
Your cousin Donna
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Donna Lockwood
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I remember almost every Saturday coming to nancy house to. Play omg we had such a wonderful time together and playing all different games
I truly miss her so much
Love her cousin Donna
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Donna Lockwood
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I really miss you so much 😢