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Nancy Spear Obituary
Nancy was born on September 3rd, 1930, to Beecher and Sophie Conrad of Petersburg, IN. After graduating from Indiana State University, Nancy and Bob dedicated their lives to raising a family in Evansville, Indiana. She cherished her time with family and friends and was known as a gracious host and mother to all. Anyone was welcome to Sunday dinners at "grandmas" for the past thirty years. Christmas was a special holiday to Nancy and the Spear family. It had no beginning or end with her year-round display of thousands of Santa Clauses. Nancy is survived by her sons, Rob, Jim and Tom; her grandchildren, Casey, Jamey, Sally and Andrew; and great grandchildren; Rylie and Maddux.
Friends are invited to join the family in celebration of Nancy's life, on May the 8th, 2010, at 9am at Holy Rosary Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., 415 Mulberry St., Evansville, IN 47713.
Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Spear
May 7, 2010
One of my favorite cousins. Always had time to play cards with me. I will miss her so very much. C. Michael Traw
Patti Luigs
May 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 6, 2010
Dear Coach Spear and Family,
As a hockey mom, I am grateful that your mother (and father) instilled in your family such a selfless commitment of serving those in your community. Obviously, you learned by example and are continuing their legacy of service. May your loving parents now watch over you together.
With sympathy and prayers,
Nancy Kirkpatrick (Pierce's mom)
Mel Tillman Geske
May 6, 2010
It was a wonderful privilege to have known Nancy and experienced her generosity and hospitality on more than one occasion. She and Bob were truly a match made in heaven and now they are together in that wonderful place. My sympathy to all the Spear family.
Mel Tillman Geske
Mike Conrad
May 6, 2010
Rob, Jim, and Tom:
Young and I send you our love. What a lovely obituary and how much like Bob and Nancy it was. I was at your mom and dad's wedding in Petersburg ( a very long time ago) but I still remember the vibrant and happy time it was. Your mom was so happy to have married Bob. Both your parents never lost that love of people. Now, they share love in a different dimension. May both your mom and dad share that same happiness with all those who have gone before us in peace.
May 6, 2010
Sorry to hear Nancy has died too. Your memories will serve you well now and the peacefulness that your parents are together again. The Spear house was always a happy place to be.
Sympathy, Ann Karger Carroll
Joni Veneman
May 6, 2010
Jamey,Casey,Sally and Andrew,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma.My prayers are with you at this time.
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