Nancy Jo (Plummer) Blum
May 27, 1949 - July 05, 2018
Obituary
MADISON- Nancy Jo (Plummer) Blum, age 69, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at home. She was born on May 27, 1949, at Ft. Ord, Calif., the daughter of Warren Plummer and Kathlyn (Bassuener) Putnam. Nancy graduated from Madison LaFollette High School in 1967. She married David Blum on July 4, 2001, in Madison. Nancy worked as a Transplant Financial Counsellor for UW Hospital for 28 dedicated years. She loved the work she did and made many lifelong friends. Nancy was selfless, and filled her time with volunteer work. She was dedicated to Burke Lutheran Church and the friends that she made there. Nancy is survived by her mother, Kathlyn Putnam; brothers, Gaylord (Cathy Edwards) Plummer, Gary (Bonnie Rongstad) Plummer and Jon (Cindy) Plummer; nieces and nephews, Matt Plummer, Theran (Jade) Plummer, Kaila (Ian Thornburg) Plummer and Lindsay (Denver) Raemisch; great-nieces and nephews, Greta Plummer, Tannor Plummer, AJ Plummer and Phoebe Plummer; Nancy’s four closest friends, her beloved dog, Marley, Mary Jo (and Mary Jo’s dog, Smokey) Treadwell, Bridget Flynn and Marilyn Myers. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Warren Plummer; husband, David Blum; and nephew, Rhett Plummer. Funeral services will be held at BURKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5720 Portage Rd, Madison, at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, with Pastor Robert Neubert presiding. Burial will be held at Burke Lutheran Church Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Nancy’s name may be made to Burke Lutheran Church or the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Wed Jul 11, 2018 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Burke Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5720 Portage Road, Madison, WI null
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Shirley Hojnacki
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Before I retired in 2012 from UW Hospital, I worked closely with Nancy Jo and our potential liver transplant candidates when they first entered the system. She always had the right answer, knew the right person to call. She was so smart. Many a late Thursday afternoon, I was in her office, discussing a patient that was an add-on for the next morning's evaluation clinic. She took it all in stride. I am stunned to read of her passing. My deepest sympathies to her family. She will be missed.
Shirley Hojnacki retired Transplant Evaluation Appointment Coordinator
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Kathy Ude
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I met and worked with Nancy t UW Hospital. We became good friends and that continued up until the time of her passing. Nancy was kind, caring and giving. She was one of a kind for sure. I will remember her smile, the way she’d throw her head back and laugh and many chat sessions filled with lots of giggles. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Rest in Jesus arms Nancy. I’m so going to miss you.
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Rodney Erb
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My condolences and sincerest sympathies to Nancy Jo's family and friends.
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Amanda Gilliland
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My deepest condolences to Nancy's family and friends.
I had the pleasure of knowing Nancy for many years at UW Hospital. She was a wonderful, kind and fun person. She was always so helpful to me when I needed info about our transplant patients. I will miss her!
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Julie Ireland
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Remembering her wonderful,kind and gentle soul.May you Rest In Peace sweet Nancy Jo.
My most heartfelt condolences .
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Diane Graves
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To the family of Nancy, I sincerely wish you my condolences in this difficult time.
Remembering Nancy and our shared High School Days at LaFollette. She was always happy go lucky, and had a smile on her face. She was one of my best friends in High School and I will never forget the fun that we had. slumber parties. skate boarding. the dances! It has been difficult to stay in touch, as I wish now that we had been able to more than we did. Life often interferes, regrettably. I'm certain that Nancy is in a better place now, may you rest in peace now.