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Nancy DeGlopper Obituary

DeGLOPPER - Nancy E. Suddenly, July 5, 2008, of Grand Island, beloved wife of H. William DeGlopper, Jr.; loving mother of Deborah S. (Kenneth) Robinson, William J. and Brian J. (Alison) DeGlopper; devoted grandmother of Matthew and Heather Robinson, Dylan and Megan DeGlopper; sister of Jack (Raenota) Merrill and Susan (Lewis) Rozelle; daughter of the late Carl and Laura Merrill. Friends may call Tuesday 6-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Assn. or The Trinity Church Organ Fund.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2008.

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Sandy Hoellig

August 3, 2008

The world was a better place because Nancy was in it. She will be deeply missed at Curves.

Jennifer DeGlopper

July 30, 2008

Bill, Debbie, Brian, Billy and Families
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dianna Collins

July 27, 2008

To Bill & everyone Nancy touched with her magic...We will never forget her laugh, her compassion and her strength. She was my forever friend, and the world is less wonderful without her in it.

Pat & Ron Remaklus

July 27, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Nan was a very special person with a special smile. The last time we met I told her how great she looked. We just found out from Deb. Our prayers are with you and your family. She will be truly missed by all.

Kim Roehner

July 11, 2008

Dear Bill & Family -

My deepest sympathies to you. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.

Kim (Butler) Roehner

Liz Szur-O'Connor

July 11, 2008

Dear Debbie,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family! I was so shocked to hear about your mom - I can't imagine the pain. Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of your heart, please know that I'm praying that the Lord will comfort you with His peace, surround you in His love, and encourage you with His presence. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. . ." II Cor 1:3, 4
Love,

Martin Miller

July 11, 2008

Bill & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss in your family and my deepest sympathiesgo out to you and yours.

Little Viv Mittelsteadt

July 10, 2008

Hi Bill, Bill Jr., Brian, Debbie and ALL in the extended family. I was so sorry to hear about Nan. She was such a kind, thoughtful nice person. She always seemed like the cool, calm collected person. What fun she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I know you all know Nan will always be with you. Just remember that beautiful smile.

Little Viv

Lisa Moore

July 10, 2008

Dear Bill and family,
I want to express my sincere condolences to you all. I have so many great memories of spending time with your family during high school sleepovers, the beach and other family gatherings. I always enjoyed spending time with your family and much of that was because of Nancy. I will keep the memories of her as a great mom with a beautiful smile in my heart. I send you all love and support during this difficult time and am thinking of you. My prayers go out to you.

Edward Gillette

July 9, 2008

To the DeGlopper family: I am sorry to hear about Nancy. She was a great gal and I am sorry for your loss.

Lois Everett

July 9, 2008

DeGlopper family,
Very sorry for your loss. She even came to visit me a few times at the nursing home. She was so warm and caring. She will be missed.

Vivian Schwinn

July 9, 2008

Dear Bill, Debbie, Billy, Brian, Allison, and Skip,

If I could, I would take your pain away. Every time I have dusted my dresser during the last three years I have thought of Nan. I have a picture that Nan sent to me of Megan on my lap. Nan was always so thoughtful.

You have such a wonderful family and the closeness you share will energize you all as time passes.

Love,
Aunt Viv

Jennifer Zahradnik-Call

July 9, 2008

Dear Mr. DeGlopper, Debbie, Bill, Brian and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. DeGlopper. I have wonderful memories of her growing up on Sheree Drive. Please know that your family is in my prayers.

Leah Mateczun and Christina Mihalitsas

July 9, 2008

Debbie, Skip, Matt, Heather:

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to you at this time of grief. I know that she was a pillar of strength and a symbol of love and unity for your family.

John and Janet Zahradnik

July 9, 2008

Dear Bill and Family,
John and I were shocked to hear about Nancy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time.

Lisa

July 9, 2008

Dear DeGlopper and Robinson Families.
I would like to express my deepest sympathies. I was in shock when I heard the news. I know how much you all love her. She was always so kind and loving towards me...she was a sincere woman to her soul. I hope you can all find peace in her memory. Please know you are in my prayers.

Ruth Ferron

July 9, 2008

Bill & Family, Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless you and your families. Kay Merrill & Ruth (Butler) Ferron

Jacqueline & Tom Bertolini

July 9, 2008

Dear Bill & Family,
We are so very sorry about your loss. Nancy was one of the kindest people we have ever had the privilege to meet. We are going to miss her. God bless you and your family Bill.

Don Sheelen

July 9, 2008

To the DeGlopper Family
I am sorry for your loss. Nancy was one of the nicest persons that I ever knew. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out.

The Gast Family

July 8, 2008

We are saddened by your family's sudden loss. May God comfort you with her spirit and many wonderful memories.

Frederick Claus

July 8, 2008

My deepest Sympathy goes out to the DeGlopper and Robinson family. Mrs. DeGlopper was a great lady and she will be deeply missed. But take comfort in knowing that she is home with the Lord, and we all will be reunited with her some day.

God Bless you all in your time of sadness.

Fred Claus and Family

Scott Robinson

July 8, 2008

Dear Deb, Skip, Matt, and Heather,
Our thoughts are with you during this time of your loss.
Love Scott, Vicki, Melia, and Pete

Tom & Edna Kunselman

July 8, 2008

Mr. DeGlopper & family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chip Kinne

July 8, 2008

To the DeGlopper Family,
I remember Nancy as a girl in High School who always radiated sunshine where ever she went. I crossed paths with her again at a High School Reunion and found that she was still the same girl but even more radiant. My sympathies go out to you all and my prayers are with you during this sad time.

Jennifer Christman(Hall)

July 8, 2008

Mr. DeGlopper & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. DeGlopper was one of the nicest, most sincere people that I knew. She always took the time to ask about us! I still remember the time when she visited our tiny apartment in VA and got to see a surprise motorcade, what a treat for her and my Mom! She will be greatly missed!

Linda Greco

July 8, 2008

Dear Bill and family,
I am so very saddened at the loss of my dear friend and my heart aches for you and the children. I cherish the memories that Nancy and I shared growing up together.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Linda

Lisa Conrad

July 8, 2008

Brian,

I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your mother. My heart goes out to you and your family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Johnson

July 8, 2008

Bill and Family,

Please accept our sincere condolences during this troubled time. Please know that you are in our hearts & prayers.

Joe Johnson
APBA V&H Region 7 Rep.

Bob Jones

July 8, 2008

Bill,

So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lynne Siegmann

July 8, 2008

Dear Bill and family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you! All our thoughts and prayers are with all of you for strength during this very difficult time. Nancy was truly a beautiful person who will be missed by all. May God bless all of you!

Ann Marie (Mahiques) Westerhuis

July 8, 2008

To the DeGlopper Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Nancy's passing; I will always remember her as a wonderful "mom" to all of Deb's friends. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Debbie Hall

July 8, 2008

Bill, Deb, Skip, Brian, Alison, Bill and kids,
Nan is looking down from heaven and waiting until she can see her beloved family again.
I feel her spirit with me as I sit at her desk and write this message. She's everywhere in our office. This will always be our office.
We had so many heart to heart talks and she told me how much she loved all of you. The most important roles in her life where being a good wife, mom and grandma. You all were the joys of her life and she was so proud of all of you. I loved her so much and she always made me feel like family. I am a better person for having her touch a part of my life.
Her spirit will live on in each of us.
May God give you some comfort knowing you made her so happy.
Debbie

Debbie Hall

July 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

The Blairs

July 8, 2008

To the entire DeGlopper family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ray Wauhkonen

July 8, 2008

Dear Bill and Family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers

Karen Cashin

July 8, 2008

please accept our deepest condolences during this hard time. Your wife, mom, grandmother was a very special person who will be missed by many.
Karen Cashin for Cashin's Crew Racing Southgate Michigan

Buffalo Garden Walk Tour 2006 Heather & Grandma

July 7, 2008

Heather & Grandma D - Christmas 2006

July 7, 2008

Steve Sayre

July 7, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Nancy and Bill 5/6/00

July 7, 2008

Jim Thompson

July 7, 2008

To the Deglopper family,
Our sincerest sympathy to all of you on this great loss. We have special memories of time spent with you and Nan at various regattas. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Most sincerely, Jim and Barbara Thompson

Phil & Joni Spruit

July 7, 2008

It was very sad to read. Our sincere sympathy to you and your entire family.

Mitch Robinson & Cathy Fox

July 7, 2008

To the DeGlopper and Robinson families:

Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this difficult time. Nancy's memory will live in on in all of you.

Best,
Mitch, Cathy, Jacob and Drew

Megan & Grandma in Canada Summer 2007

July 7, 2008

Megan & Grandma October 2007

July 7, 2008

Marilyn Semanski

July 7, 2008

Dear Bill & Family,
No words, just prayers. Her smiles, caring and words no matter what any of us were going through at Curves. She truly cared and will be missed. My heart aches for you and yours. She will be missed.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Mann Semanski

Rob Garratano

July 7, 2008

Bill and family,
Sincerest sympathy at this difficult time.

John Sherlock

July 7, 2008

My deepest sympathy to your family and my sincerest condolences.

John Sherlock

John Harvey

July 7, 2008

Bill and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Harvey

Jean Filipiak

July 7, 2008

Dear Brian and Alison
I am so SORRY for your LOSS. I can only imagin the saddness your are all feeling. Please know you are in my prayers. Keep strong
Jean

Beth Judson

July 7, 2008

Dear Debbie, Ken and family,
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. What a beautiful picture in the photo album from Heather's recital, one that you will always treasure. We wish we could be there with you, but know that we are there in our hearts and prayers. Love, Beth, Jim, Dean and Lauren Judson

July 7, 2008

Bill and Family,

I'm thinking of you all at this incredibly difficult time and am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comfort in your faith and also from your family and friends as you recall special memories with Nan.

Carol MacGamwell Yannuzzi

Deb and Dan Joseph

July 7, 2008

Bill and Family,
Please accept our prayers as you grieve Nancy's loss. May the sweet memories you have of her as wife, mom, grandma, and sister be always in your hearts. Nan was a sweet, gentle and caring woman, and all of those who knew her through boat racing join with you in grieving her much-too-early departure from this life. She'll be waiting for you in heaven!

Our love,

Jack & Lori Cotton

July 7, 2008

Dear Bill and Family,

Our condolences on the loss of your wife/mother/grandmother Nancy. Our thoughts are with you and yours.

JoAnn Mazierski

July 7, 2008

Dear Bill & family, Frontier Federal Credit Union sends our deepest sympathy on the loss of Nancy. We knew Nancy thru our district meetings and she will be missed by many.

Yvonne Sava-Garrity

July 7, 2008

Dear Bill and Family,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Nancy. I knew Nancy when I lived on Wallace next to Jackie and Ted Filosofas.

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time.

Susan Korte

July 7, 2008

Dear Bill & Family,
Nancy was a treasure, I have only known her for a short time and enjoyed her company. Nancy was a friend and co worker. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Jason Perna

July 7, 2008

Brian, Our hearts go out to you and your family. Our sincerest condolences.

Cathee Pearson

July 7, 2008

Dear Billl,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I was shocked to read this notice this morning.

Diana Collins

July 7, 2008

Dear Mr. DeGlopper:
I am a former THS student, 1985 grad, now living in Ohio. I read the paper online everyday. So very sorry to read about your loss.
Sinerely,
Diana McEldowney-Collins

matt robinson

July 7, 2008

Nacy DeGlopper the best grandma a kid could have we will always remember her.

Heather' recital June 2007- Mom, Barb & Great Grandma D

July 7, 2008

Judy Szucs

July 7, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Nancy was a truly nice lady that I will miss at Curves.

Marjorie Baker

July 6, 2008

Dear Bill & Family,
I just CAN"T BELIEVE it!
What a dear friend Nancy was!
She was smart & beautiful & lovely and a joy to know.
Life is simply not F A I R!
I pray for strength for all of you to deal with your loss.
My sincere condolences,
Marj Baker

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