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Nancy McElwain Obituary

Nancy Beth McElwain, 71, of Boulder, Colorado passed away on July 24, 2022. Nancy was born on August 4, 1950 to Marvin and Beth McElwain in Morrison, Illinois and grew up in Sterling, Colorado. She earned a BS degree from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa and an MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Nancy worked at CU-Boulder's Wardenburg Student Health Center and in private medical practice. She was a longtime supporter of CU athletics, attending both football and basketball games for many years. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Sterling, Colorado. She was an avid walker, routinely walking 5 miles a day. She loved her pets and enjoyed walking her dog Bethy. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her siblings Chuck McElwain (Joan Russell) of Boulder and Doug McElwain (Sovilla) of Columbus, Ohio and her nieces Julie Plank and Heather McElwain. Nancy loved her family and had many friends and was loved by all. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Please visit www.greenwoodmyersfuneral.com to offer condolences.

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Published by The Daily Camera on Jul. 31, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Nancy McElwain

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13 Entries

Karen Eblen

October 6, 2023

I was going to look you up today Nancy, as I´m back in town. Thank you for always being so kind and supportive and such an intuitive and amazing doctor and friend. Love to you and yours

Elizabeth

August 25, 2022

Nancy was my favorite doctor ever. She treated the whole person and held my hand through some scary stuff. I am terribly sorry to learn of her passing. I hope her legacy does live on because she was the best of humanity.

Karen Kandik

August 10, 2022

I am so sorry to learn of Nancy´s passing. She and I were roommates at Cornell College and I was looking forward to seeing her at our 50th reunion this fall. She was dedicated to being a physician during her whole time at Cornell. How many people read the Merck Manual for bedtime reading? We had many good times throughout the years. She was always interested in any medical issues I had and was supportive. She loved her animals. I will miss her greatly.

richard hamik

August 8, 2022

Dr. McElwain took great care of me as a graduate student of CU. I came to Colorado with a lot of health challenges and had to initiate care through Wardenberg. She was so special and took the best of care of me. She listened and got me to the right people and managed normal things when she could. She went above and beyond and always listened to me, a student. She stands at the top! I´m happy I was lucky enough to cross her path. She did patient care the right way and I am thankful for her.

Gerry Naugle

August 7, 2022

I knew Nancy pretty well when growing up in Sterling. Doug and I were in the 1971 Class at SHS, and Nancy was (I believe) two classes ahead of the two of us.

Suzanne Simmons

August 2, 2022

I worked with Nancy in the first years I spent in CO. She was one of the best Physicians I worked with, was generous and kind hearted, and enormous fun. Her integrity and decency were such a model for everyone who knew her. I am sorry for your deep loss.

Carol Arnold

August 1, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss.Baxter and I always enjoyed her visits when she came to Sterling. He diel in 2019. What can you share with me?431 Glenora Street, Sterling 80751 970 522 8286

Julie and Michael Plank

July 31, 2022

Nancy was an amazing aunt and caring person. I loved hearing her stories and she will be greatly missed.

Kelley (Dowis) Anderson

July 31, 2022

Just remembering the fun we had as kids living across the alley. Remember summer nights playing "kick the can" and "red river".
So sorry to hear of Nancy´s passing. Maybe my sister Tara and she will meet and will be waiting for the rest of us to continue our "snenanigans" in heaven. Peace and prayers to your family. Kelley

Deb and David

July 31, 2022

Chuck and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister, Nancy. We send our thoughts and love, especially during this difficult transition.

Lynn Koehler

July 30, 2022

My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with your family. I went to school with Nancy and was so glad to see her at our 50th reunion. She was such a sweet loving person. I know she is at home with the Lord!

Judy Sommerfeld Schneider

July 30, 2022

So sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. We were friends in Sunday School at Christ United Methodist in Sterling all those years ago. I remember well the kind person Nancy was. Appreciate knowing now some of where her life lead her. My condolences to her friends, family and patients.

Sarah Eaton

July 30, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear of Nancy´s passing. She was my doctor for a time while I was at CU and we often reminisced about Sterling. She was a lovely person. My condolences to her friends and family.

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