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Noah Young
January 18, 2011
Back in the 60's, when i was a fledgling bassist, i recall with great fondness, how encouraging and supportive Nancy was; when i saw her singing in a local club, about two years ago, after not seeing her for some 45 or so years, she was just as bubbly and encouraging as ever! A sweet Soul and human being, let alone stylin vocalist, Nancy Fleetmeister, rests among the top people in the universe! Blessings and love to her family and all her friends in this time of sorrow....the former Richard Youngstein, aka: dr. noah young
Melani Greenawalt
January 15, 2011
Simply put, there could never be another Nan...at least not as unique, talented & loving as she. Nancy left her impression on me from day one. She's the spunkiest "old hag", as she jokingly called herself, that I've ever known. You'll live in my memories & in my heart forever! Love you, lady! I know you're jazzing up the Heavens.
Carol Comer
January 12, 2011
The warmest, kindest, most generous and
loving friend; a fabulous performer; an
irreplaceable lady who will be greatly
missed.
Jan Meyers
January 8, 2011
I'm so sad our sweet little jazzbird is gone. The world definitely has a dimmer glow. I met Nancy when I was a very sad insecure little girl who was invisible in my own home, and it was Nancy that always made me feel special and actually loved and cared about. She had that special gift and gave it to everyone. She made everything more fun and beautiful. What a woman. What a wonderful wonderful woman. She always called me Jannie and I loved her from day one. Thank you Lord for letting me know her. Rest in peace, my dear. I'll see you on the flipside.
Shirley Washam
January 8, 2011
Dear Don, David and families: I was so sorry to hear about Nancy. She was a very special lady. I've done this once so hope you don't get it twice. I talked to her a coouple of years ago and it was one those things to put off till later, although she was on my mind as I came across her phone # in my address book as I did Christmas cards. We had lots of good times together while Bill and the band was together. She was certainly a grest singer but also a loving person. She and Bill not only worked together but shared bithdays. I'm sending a couple of pictures(if I can do it) no date but probably in late 60's. My deepest sympathy to all. Shirley Washam
Linda Van Fleet
January 7, 2011
Many people will say nice things about Nancy. What a good singer she was, what a wonderful friend to everyone she meant but to me she was simply "my mom" from the time I married her son Don until the day that she drew her last breath. No one can ever take her place in my heart. I missed her from the moment she died and my heart will never be the same. I love you mom!!!!
Linda Warmbrodt
January 7, 2011
I first met Nancy 40 years ago. She was always upbeat, positive, encouraging and caring. The last time I saw Nancy and heard her sing was about 5 years ago. All my love to her family.
Julie Harris
January 7, 2011
Nancy was a dear friend and a great mentor. The Kansas City musical community has lost a peerless member.
Chris VanFleet
January 6, 2011
My grandmother led a long and wonderful life. I was so lucky to of had her for such a long. She was a very talented, humorous and loving woman and lived life like it is supposed to be lived. I will always remember all the great times we had together and how she always treated me so wonderfully. She will be missed by many but noone will miss her as much as I do. Thanks to all who have and will comment here. Blessings to all of you from The VanFleets and from me personally Christopher Scott VanFleet a.k.a. Scotty Poopy.
January 6, 2011
I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR OF NANCY'S DEATH. SHE WAS A SUCH NICE PERSON AS WELL AS A VERY GOOD JAZZ SINGER. I WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE CALLS SHE MADE TO ME AFTER MY HUSBAND DIED IN APRIL 2010.
A TALENTED FAMILY...HER SON, DON, A DRUMMER, PLAYED WITH MY HUSBAND PETE FROM TIME TO TIME.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE VAN FLEET FAMILY.
SHIRLEY EYE
Rosemary Freeman
January 6, 2011
Nancy was a beautiful and special lady; she was a true friend to many people; my Mom, Clara Licata, really enjoyed visiting with her; she will truly be missed by all. My God bless the Van Fleet family.
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