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Iva Nace Obituary

WRIGHTSVILLE Iva (Becker) Nace, 89, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Reverend James R. Nace. The couple had celebrated 63 years of marriage. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13. 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 243 Hellam St., Wrightsville, with her pastor, The Reverend Barbara Caruana officiating the service. A visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the church. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Nace was born in York on April 26, 1925, the daughter of the late Carl E. and Iva E. (Klinedinst) Becker. Mrs. Nace was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wrightsville. As a pastor's wife she was active in various church activities and organizations. She had a big heart and was a mom to many. There was always room for one more at the dinner table. She was a graduate of Dover High School and Thompson Business School. As a youth she was active in the Luther League at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York and was active with the USO. She was also an avid Orioles Baseball fan. Mrs. Nace is survived by five children, Martha A. Krotzer and husband, Charles, Todd A. Nace and wife, Mary Jo, David A. Nace and wife, Sherry, Sally E. Kauffman and husband, Bradley and Suzanne E. Nace-Jones and wife, Kathy; an "adopted" daughter, Lori Swengel; 10 grandchildren, Aubri Sweeney and husband, Jeff, Nathan Krotzer and wife, Bethany, Austin Krotzer and wife, Olga, Amanda Mountz and husband, Dan, Lydia Wissler and husband, Michael, Jennifer Haney and husband, Dan, Kayla Nace, Nicole Noll and husband, Matt, Katelynn Strittmatter and husband, Andrew and Taryn Nace; 17 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Patricia A. McCurdy and Shirley R. Davis. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy J. Nace. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Coffee House Ministry, 243 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368. Send Condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Jan. 11, 2015.

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Christina Laffey

April 4, 2015

Hi babe! I miss you so much. You are in my thoughts every single day. Seeing this picture and your beautiful smile made me cry because I miss it so much- but I am so blessed to have known you. I love you forever and ever!

Stephanie Feaser-Workinger

January 17, 2015

What a very special lady who was like a "mother" to all of us kids no matter the age. Growing up at Trinity Lutheran Church and the fun times with the family was so very special. She will surely be missed but the memories will live on.

January 13, 2015

Mom, i wasn't ready for you to leave me yet!You were my rock and my card playing buddy!I miss you so much,I love you mom!Son Todd!

Aubri Sweeney

January 12, 2015

We miss you so much, Grandma. It doesn't seem real to me that you're gone. I'm so glad that you gave us all the chance to say goodbye. I love that your exit was very grand and is a story we will never forget. These past few months with you living at the apartment have been wonderful. It was like old times and the happiest I've seen you. I will miss stopping by and just hanging out and my kids will miss playing board games with you. I'm glad that my kids are old enough so they will always remember you too. Love you, Grandma.

Lynn Mackley

January 12, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the family. The legacy of the entire Nace clan is a testament to the wonderful parents they had in both Mr. & Mrs. Nace.

Suzanne, Kathy and Alyson

January 12, 2015

Mom, We still can't believe you are gone. Our hearts are heavy knowing that we will never see you again on this earth and yet we are happy to know you are now reunited with Dad, Tim and other loved ones who have passed. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to say goodbye! I hope that we can make you proud by continuing to stick together as a family for one of your greatest lessons was that there is nothing greater than the love of family. You were so much fun to be around and we will cherish those memories forever. Thank you for teaching us the meaning of unconditional love. We love you! Until we meet again...

Donna Holland

January 11, 2015

Sally and family
I am sorry for the loss of your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kayla Nace

January 11, 2015

I love you so much Grandma. Things won't be the same without you but I am glad you are reunited with Grandpa and Tim. I will cheer for the Orioles even louder for you. I love you!

Sally Kauffman

January 11, 2015

Mom you were by best friend I miss you so much. I can express how great I feel for being your daughter and that you were a great mom.
I LOVE YOU!!!!
sally

Larry Nace

January 11, 2015

My condolences and best wishes to the family. I was cousin to husband Jim Nace and an member of the wedding team back in the 50's.

Sherry & Dave

January 11, 2015

Mom,we are so sad that you are not with us but so glad that you are in a better place. You were a wonderful mother and mother in-law. We love you and miss you and look forward to when we meet again.

Suzanne, Kathy & Alyson

January 11, 2015

Mom, I still can't believe you are gone. My heart is so heavy and yet I know that your are reunited with Dad, Tim and many other loved ones. We were so blessed to have you as our mom and we were looking forward to celebrating your 90th birthday in April. But God had a different plan and took you to heaven. I hope you know how much we all love and admired you. You were so much fun to be around and I never thought of you as a burden even though you believed it to be so. The family will continue to honor you by staying close to each other because you taught us that there is nothing that can replace the love of a family. Thank you for the gift of your unconditional love.

Debra Smeltzer

January 11, 2015

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

January 11, 2015

Prayers...

Jody Hagerman

January 11, 2015

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Iva's family. I am saddened by her loss. Iva was a very nice lady. I was her hairdresser @ Kelly. God Bless !!!

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January 11, 2015

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