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Nancy Crary Obituary
Nancy Ann (Olsen) Crary, age 70, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in her home at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014. She was born on July 24, 1943 in Duluth, MN, to the late Raymond and Antoinette (Hachey) Olsen.
Nancy married Gilbert Gene Crary on September 27, 1969 in Duluth, MN and he preceded her in death on September 21, 2007. She was self-employed in re-sales and enjoyed auctioning, going to garage sales and flea markets.
Surviving are her two children, Keith Crary (wife, Tamye) of Lafayette and Kimberly McTaggart (husband, Lee) of Kellerton, IA, and eight grandchildren, Ryan and Tiffany Hickman, Abby Crary, Cory Vanderkolk, Michael, Bryce, Katie and Casey McTaggart. She was preceded in death by her half brother, Richard "Dick" Olsen.
No services at this time. Hippensteel Funeral Home is entrusted with care. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Linda Mathews
January 14, 2014
Keith and Kim, I'm so sorry to hear news about your mother. I was just informed today. I always enjoyed seeing her when we did flea markets too. My years working with your father were truely the best of times.
Anatol Blass
January 6, 2014
Keith and Kim, my deepest condolences to your families,
Nancy Crary was a kind thoughtful woman of incredible generosity. My mother, Margot, and Nancy became fast friends when we lived in West Lafayette, Indiana. They had a wonderful friendship that is rare in this life. We enjoyed many meals with her family and became friends with Gilbert, Keith and Kim. My mother was from Warsaw, Poland and Nancy was from Duluth, MN but they felt like sisters to me. They both loved antiques and auctions, they seemed to me like people who wanted to preserve the good things in the world. Nancy was a beam of grace and light, always smiling and laughing, always looking for ways to be kind and helpful. I fondly remember celebrating becoming US citizens with Nancy and her family, they put on a very nice gathering and were so happy for us. It was another demonstration of what a wonderful country America is and how lucky we were to become citizens. Nancy stayed with my brother and I when my father's mother died in Germany and my parents had to leave quickly. She was so kind to our family in some really hard times. I always will owe a debt to the Nancy and Crary family for their kind acts but also for the fine people they are. Unfortunately, I haven't kept in contact with the family as I wish I had, but I always asked my mother about how Nancy and her family were doing. I often think of her and her family. I've lived in 14 states, and 3 countries and Nancy is one of the few people I remember. She is and always will be one of the most beautiful souls I've encountered, she left a mark on me and I hope to live up to her example.
Your friend,
Anatol
Karen Timmons
January 5, 2014
Kim and Keith, you are in my daily prayers. I lit a candle last pm at Mass for your Mother. This is a very hard time in your life but remember that God is your Comforter. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing your Mother...she loved you so much and the Grands. I got to share with her the births of 3 of the Grands. She was so thoughtful when it came to her Grandchildren. I know Gil and Miss Ann were waiting for her with open arms
January 5, 2014
Condolences to my cousins, Kim and Keith. Stay strong...prayers are with you. Love, Robert
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Karen (Crary) Smith
January 4, 2014
Keith and Kim, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll be praying for you.
Nancee Jarrett
January 4, 2014
Keith and Kim our hearts go out to you and your families we know that you kids was the Apple of her eyes she always displayed how much you meant to her, I remember her gentleness towards you both! You'll be my prayers Nancee and Charles
Andy Buck
January 4, 2014
Keith and Family, I am so VERY sorry for your loss!!! I will miss seeing Nancy at auctions and garage sales... Thinking of you all!!
Ralph Williams
January 4, 2014
Keith, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 4, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Sympathy to the family. L. Senesac
January 4, 2014
Keith and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Belinda
Deb Chenoweth
January 4, 2014
Keith & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Deb & Doug Chenoweth
January 3, 2014
Keith and family i am so sorry for your loss. i remember going to the Camden Auctions and see your mom there.
Patsy Achor
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
January 4, 2014
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