Nancy VanVessem

I will never forget Dr. Van Vessem's kindness. She still belongs among us.

Still remembering Dr. Van Vessem and offering my continued sympathy to her family, friends and patients

Nancy and I were roommates all through medical school at St. Louis University and for one year during our residency at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago. I was maid of honor at her wedding and she was maid of honor at mine. I knew her parents and siblings over the years and they welcomed me into their family with open arms. I also met and watched Molly, Maggie and Tess grow over the years. Nancy's joy and laughter was a breath of fresh air for everyone to enjoy. She was the smartest person to...

I just learned of Nancy's death via the St. Louis U alum magazine. So saddened to learn of her premature death.
She and I were roommates our first year of medical school. I also knew her at PLU where we were both chemistry majors. She was wicked smart and I was in awe of her. She was also, as someone else mentioned, down to earth, practical and a delightlfully quirky and cheery person.
Though I didn not have contct with her after med school, I remember her fondly. My thoughts are...

We first met Nancy when she and AJ had just moved to Tallahassee in the mid-90's. Our children were born around the same time, so we knew Nancy from the shared experience of being parents, raising children in the same town. We also knew her as the person who helped us navigate the medical system in Tallahassee when we needed help. She was always there to help in any way that she could and we will always be thankful for her kindness towards us and our children. She was the same way with...

The Chemistry Department at Pacific Lutheran University (Nancy was a Chemistry major and a member of our Class of 1979) sends its condolences to Nancy's family for their loss.

Dr. VanVessem was a gift to all who knew her. I was her pediatrician's nurse and she was so appreciative of any help she got in regard to her precious babies. Her humility was endearing. I knew her for many years after the girls were older and she never failed to impress me with her concern for others. She was so sweet! Her daughters deserved many more years of her love. I am so sorry!!