Nancy K. Forde

Tribute to John Forde, delivered by his son John, 5/16/08.

I wanted to take this moment to offer a most sincere thank you to my father for taking such good care of my mother in her time of need.

He was there for her when she needed him most. He was there when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Through every chemo session and the endless doctor appointments, he was there. He spent every waking moment by her side, chair by chair, keeping her spirits up, trying to get her to eat,...

Nancy's eulogy drlivered by Kathy, 5/16/08

I’m not sure why I volunteered to deliver her eulogy, since it seems impossible to sum up in such a short amount of time what an amazing person my mother was. Born on the Southeast side of Chicago, my mother was proud of her working-class roots—her father drove an ice cream delivery truck and her mother managed the household—and one of Nancy’s first jobs was in the steel mill, where she worked as a pig-iron chemist. But neither her roots nor...

Dear Uncle Jack, Kathy, Carrie, and John,
Every single memory I have of Aunt Nancy is a sweet, happy and loving one. Hearing so many stories about her strength, kindness, sense of humor, and how she touched so many lives has shown me even more just how amazing she was and a great example to live by. I will miss her with all my heart so very much.
Love,
Sheila

John,

Wayne and I were so saddened to learn of your loss. We have such fond memories of Nancy. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Carol and Wayne Hoefler

John
Please except our condolence's You and your family are in our prayers.
Al & Sue Busch

John,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Maggie

From the very first day I met Nancy, I knew that she was a warm, kind and generous person. One couldn't ask for a better neighbor. Our hearts ache for your loss.

John,
The Visitation Scholarship Progam has lost a very special friend. Nancy will be missed dearly. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Doherty

John, Kathy, Carrie & John,
Although I did not get the opportunity to know Nancy well, the numbers of times I had talked with her I knew she was a great person. My condolence's to all of you, I keep you in my thoughts an prayers.