Nancy-Otway-Obituary

Nancy Otway

Indian River, Michigan

07/23/1957 - 07/25/2025

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DIED
July 25, 2025
LOCATION
Indian River, Michigan

Obituary

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Nancy Harvey Otway, on July 25, 2025, just two days after her 68th birthday. To know her was to love her. Nancy was a force of pure joy and instant friendship with nearly everyone she met. She had many passions in her life, but nothing compared to...

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We met Nancy over 20 years ago through our son Randy marrying her daughter Chris, what a blessing ! We knew then what kind of person she was by the way she raised her children. Every Thanksgiving ,Mother´s Day , and birthday we got together she always had a smile on her face and ready to have a good conversation. We were so lucky to have her as a grandma to our grandkids. Goodbyes are hard to say, and words are hard to speak, but with prayer, we believe she is in better hands with our...

Nancy was the kindest woman you could meet. From the moment we met her she never made us feel like we were not part of her family .. always ready to share a story, a recipe, or a cold beer.. she will definitely be missed but I am sure that Kris and Johnny will keep her memory and tradition going ! our sincere condolences to the family-

Nancy came into my life when I was well into my 40s, but from the very start, it felt like I had known her forever. She was only 4`11" tall, but her heart, her spirit and her impact were larger than life. It was like she was 10 feet tall! She had a laugh that could light up a room, and a way of making everyone feel like the most special person in the world. We laughed together, cried together and shared the kind of friendship that only comes once in a lifetime. Nancy adored her family deeply...

I met Nancy when I was about 13 or 14, and she quickly became like a second mom-not just to me, but to so many of us. She was the cool mom-the one everyone felt comfortable around. I´ll always remember riding shotgun with her, listening to Z93.3, and how she introduced me to the Eagles (even let me borrow her Hotel California album!). She had a way of making everyday moments special. Nancy was full of wisdom and heart. We had so many meaningful talks during my teenage years-conversations...

I don't remember her ever without a smile.

Dear John and family, our hearts go out to you all in your grief over your great loss of Nancy. We´ll remember you in our prayers and hope that loving memories will comfort your family.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Such an amazing friend. A great person. I so loved her enthusiasm. Bless the family.

Nancy and John were good friends years ago with my 1st husband and I . One memory of Nancy is when I was pregnant with my 1st baby. We were at her house and of course..the guys were no where to be found . I went into labor. All we had was a phone . In Between counting my contractions, she called every bar in Saginaw county until she found them at the Marion Springs bar. What a memory ! Nancy !,You will be missed !, Till we meet again. My sincere condolences to John and Family and friends...