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Carol Torres
April 19, 2011
Happy Birthday Nancy! Miss you so much!
Aloha! Carol Torres
October 31, 2010
To Nancy's Family:
I wanted to let you know that I remember Nancy as the President of Fort Worth Classroom Teachers (as it was known back then.) I was a young teacher and getting involved in TSTA/NEA. I looked up to her a lot. She was a very capable leader and devoted so much time and energy not only locally but on the state and national level too. I wanted you to know she is not forgotten. The TSTA web site put a notice up in their news. You might want to view it.
I know she was loved and will live on in many lives, especially the lives of her students she so lovingly guided.
Debbie Pearson
Fort Worth Education Association
(formerly FWCTA)
October 17, 2010
Mrs. Hilger will forever live in my heart as a kind, loving, gracious, respected lady with a beautiful smile. So many wonderful memories of summers at Barrbrook with the Hilger family. Words cannot describe the joy and love felt growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Vicky Angel Sommerville, Mrs. Angel & Robert
October 13, 2010
Not too many folks at St Philip live in Haltom City. We live right around the corner from where Nancy was and we thought of her as a very special neighbor and friend. I enjoyed being in night circle with Nancy for many years. Nancy was a great role model for everyone and I feel very blessed to have known her. Janine Williams
Jim Hilger
October 10, 2010
Given Oct 8 at St. Philip Church Memorial Service for Nancy Hilger:
There’s sadness and there are tears but they are happy ones.
She was a good Mom to us and she had a lot of obstacles: Dad left about 1959, I was about 8. There were five kids, no child support and just her teacher’s salary. We always ate well in the beginning of the month and poorly at the end. I was the youngest boy so if you see the size of my siblings, imagine competing with them for food!
One thing I’ve learned from the ministry of Compassion International that serves children in poverty worldwide, what poverty really is. Some say the opposite of poverty is wealth. It’s not. The opposite of poverty is “having enough.” That’s what Mom did for us. We were poor but didn’t know it because we had enough—she made sure we had enough.
After Dad left, we stayed in our home, our schools, kept our friends.
We got to grow up at Barrbrook and the swimming pool, doing swim team, going to swim meets.
We did sports and football, Christmases, traditions.
Spent wonderful time with both sets of grandparents.
She never remarried.
We had hand-me-down cars and hand-me-down clothes.
But, we had enough. Poor but we didn’t know it because we had enough. We had enough because she sacrificed to make sure we had enough.
I’ll never forget how we all would be in the living room in the evenings: Mom had one of those large cabinet-type ironing boards that you run with your knees. So here we are in the living room watching TV, doing our homework, asking Mom how you spell this or that. Here’s Mom, ironing our clothes and jeans with her knees, grading papers on the table on her right, and answering all our questions.
We learned the value of a hard days’ work and learned Mom’s work ethic. We tested Mom with our rebellions and received her forgiveness as we learned right from wrong. We were taught godly principles and taken to church, this church, St. Philip. We were rich in love, and rich in heritage, rich in received forgiveness, rich in received God’s grace.
I cannot tell you how many hundreds of times we were asked, “Are you Nancy Hilger’s kid??!!”
She paid the price for us, sacrificed for us, and demonstrated God’s grace to us. She was the epitomy of Acts 20: 24. I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.
Some people say we are a stubborn bunch. We are. We came by it honestly because we learned it from her!
As we gathered in the hospital ICU at the end of Mom’s life, we were all struck with the truth that this was a LIFE WELL-LIVED. We all said to our Mom and Grandmom, don’t worry about us, we are good, you have prepared us well. And YOU, YOU HAVE FINISHED WELL. Now, go join the party that is waiting for you and I know that is indeed where she is. Running, jumping, singing, skipping with Christ, and probably playing with her dogs.
Join the heavenly host and God Himself saying: WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!
2 Tim 4: 6-7 The time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith!
Rejoice for Mom. Celebrate with us. Join us as we say, GOOD JOB, MOM. GOOD JOB.
Jim Hilger for the entire Hilger Family
Ted Nolen
October 9, 2010
To me she will always be Mrs. Hilger. She wouldn't want it any other way, and neither would I. I knew her first as one of the teachers at Bonnie Brae Elementary School. When I got to the 6th grade I was assigned Mrs. Morgan, the other 6th grade teacher, but that did NOT matter if she felt I stepped out of line. At that time she was MY teacher. She demanded our respect and returned it in kind. I was also priviledged to have her for a swimming instructor at Barrbrook Park and Pool for 2 different classes: Intermediate Swimmer and Lifesaving. She expected a lot of us, but not more than she knew we were capable of. I can still see her in that dark blue one piece (of course) suit demonstrating the torpedo to us standing beside the pool, and no, I could never do that one, but fortunately it wasn't required for completion of the course and passing the exam. She was the kind of strong woman I hope my daughter will be someday. After 40+ years my memories of her are both good and vivid and my life is richer for having known her. Thank you for the great memories. P.S. Just in case you somehow didn't know, I also remember how proud she was of her kids. Talking about them always brought her biggest smiles.
marilyn kling
October 8, 2010
I remember so many good days spent at Barbrook. Your family was blessed with a wonderful mom. We all pray for your family.
Gary Phillips
October 8, 2010
I was on the Barrbrook swim team from 1965 to 1969 and cherish my memories of Mrs. Hilger, teaching me from beginner and mentoring me as I improved as a midget AAU swimmer.
Without her, I would never have learned to love compeitive swimming as much.
Nancy and Jimmy, I remember y'all (you were the "big" Barracudas when I joined the team at age 6). I pray your mother's passing was peaceful.
Edith Vaughn
October 8, 2010
Nancy was "the" church to me when I joined St. Philip years ago. She was dear to me as we made many trips to conferences together. What a great lady
May 8, 2010 Nancy @ Tamara Torres-Britt and Chris Britt's Wedding
Carol Torres
October 8, 2010
May 8, 2010 Nancy Sr., Nancy Jr., The Torres' (Carol, Marc, Tyler & Frank)
Carol Torres
October 8, 2010
May 2010 Nancy, Carol Torres & Anabella Torres-Anderson
Carol Torres
October 8, 2010
May 2010 Nancy, Tamara Torres-Britt, Carol Torres, Donna Hardekoph
Carol Torres
October 8, 2010
July 1, 2006 Nancy & Mary Ann Hilger @ Lyn Olsen-Scott's Wedding
Carol Torres
October 8, 2010
July 2006 Nancy & Mary Ann Hilger
Carol Torres
October 8, 2010
The Childress family
October 7, 2010
Nancy was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Our prayers are with her family. Kristi, we know how special she was to you and your family, Alex, Xander and Riley, Our prayers are with you and all the rest of her beloved family.
tamara Britt
October 7, 2010
nancy i will miss you very much . you lived your life to the fullest and you are so precious to me i will always remember you saying this to me . tamara never give up and i never did.Ill miss you nancy im glad you were able to attened my wedding that really meant alot i love you
October 7, 2010
To Hilger family:
Ms. Hilger was my 6th grade teacher at Bonnie Brae Elm. Loved her. Put up with nothing. You walked the line. Also, taught me how to swim at Barbrook. Finally was a dear friend of my late mother Mary Sodd Gill. I will never forget what she taught me.
God Bless You
Robert Gill
Erin Hilger Riordan
October 7, 2010
" I am truly blessed to have had the great honor to have Nancy Hilger as my grandmother. She was an amazing lady who taught me so much about life. I will always cherish our summer family road trips and all the wonderful times we got to spend together."
October 6, 2010
I loved Nancy Hilger. She was a wonderful person to be with and she will be missed. Becky Britton
linda sellers
October 6, 2010
Nancy was a very kind and loving person. She had those eyes that twinkled when she smiled,and always was kind to everyone. Nancy had accomplished so much in life and had lived a good life too. We will especially miss her at the family get togethers,because Nancy was always smiling. We will greatly miss her.
Our prayers go to her family at this time. With love, Haskell, Mary Lou Rasey,and Linda K Sellers
October 6, 2010
Nancy was a great person. We will miss that pretty twinkle in her eyes,and that beautiful smile of hers. She was a very loved by all that new her. Nancy will especially be missed at all the family get togethers. She had accomplished so much in life and lived a good one too. We will miss her very much. Our prayers and thoughts go with her family at this time. With love, haskell, Mary Lou Rasey,and Linda K Sellers
Kathleen Coleman
October 6, 2010
Nancy was one of the first people I met when I joined St. Phillip in 1984. She was so kind and welcoming. I attended an adult Sunday School class she taught back then, and learned so much. Kind, intelligent, capable, compassionate, faithful....there are so many words to describe this wonderful woman. She will be very much missed and Heaven indeed has a new angel.
Cindy Butler
October 6, 2010
Nancy was a wonderful person and one of the strongest women I know to raise 5 children as a single mom and be a wonderful teacher in the 60's must have been hard but she still had time for us neighborhood children to play at her house. My deepest sympathy to your family it is so hard to lose someone you love.
Julya Mermilliod
October 6, 2010
I love my grandmother,and will never forget all the knowledge she bestowed on me, and the wonderful trips and love she gave all of us. She was truly a strong and wonderful person.
October 6, 2010
Nancy was such a lovely person with a personality to match. I know the family must be grieving over her loss, but please remember that Heaven just got a "New Angel". God Bless Her and her family, she will be missed.
Miles & Mary Williams
Linda Elliott
October 6, 2010
Jim, Bob, Pat and Nancy & all the family
For me losing Nancy is like losing a family member myself. I cannot tell you the extent of God's love she showed to me during our long friendship. When I first joined St. Philip Presbyterian Church she and Mary Dietz were the first people I met. As we became closer friends we did lots of things together. She was in our Presbyterian Women's Night Circle and because she lived close to me three of us rode together to attend. When my mother was going down hill - it was Nancy who came and visited me and when I was sick it was Nancy who came and stayed with me during an emergency room visit to the hospital. What a dear sweet loving friend she was to me - for this I shall be eternally grateful.
For her the struggle is over and she is resting in the arms of our Lord and savior. For you all the struggle is also over as it must have been doubly hard on you watching her get weaker and weaker with each passing day. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers as you face the days ahead. There will be days when you will just miss her so much. Go ahead and talk to her it helps and somehow I think she will hear you.
God bless and keep you all. I loved her also.
With deep sympathy,
Louise & Dennis Kozey
October 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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