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Nancy Eloise Vandewater
1945 - 2018
Nancy Eloise Vandewater
1945 - 2018
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BORN
1945
DIED
2018
Nancy Vandewater Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert E. Vandewater; children, Wayne (Tricia) Vandewater, Kimberly (Troy) Gagne, Kathy Vandewater and Rebecca (Lane) Hassloch; grandchildren, Riley Vandewater, Kyle VanHouten, Karlie VanHouten, Levi Gagne, Bailie Gagne, Anna Hassloch, Max Hassloch and Mattie Gagne; brother, James Ochiltree; sister, Gail (Larry) Wapiennik; special aunt, Mildred Ochiltree; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Preceded in death by her parents.
Nancy was born on August 5, 1945 in Elgin, IL to James and Esther Jane Ochiltree. On January 15, 1977 she married the love of her life and together they raised 4 children. Nancy retired from Inland Steel with 25 years of service. She enjoyed golf, traveling across the country, photography, playing piano and spending time with her family.
Nancy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother and grandmother and will truly be missed by all whose lives she touched.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN) with Elder Russell Smiddy officiating.
Burial to be held privately by the family.
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at www.chapellawnfunerals.com
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Gloria Salat
January 19, 2018
Dear Bob and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of a beautiful Lady, she is at peace now and with the Angels.
Susan Edwards Doria
January 19, 2018
Dear Bob and family, my family sends our deepest sympathy to you. I have been in touch with Nancy through Facebook and have followed her fight with this terrible disease. She is such a hero to me. We have such sweet memories of both of you from Cline Gardens. Please know we are praying for your peace from the Holy Spirit. Love, Susan (Edwards) and Michael Doria
Sheah Jones
January 17, 2018
God Bless you all and Angels hug you with peace and comfort during such a deep loss.
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Cheryl Ramsey
January 16, 2018
She was an awesome lady and a true servant of God. She knew Him well.
Rick & Anna Daniels
January 16, 2018
Dear Bob and family, We are so sorry for the loss of you're sweet Nancy! She fought the good fight and has gone home to glory! Oh, what a day! She was a great example of how to live and die for Christ! Know you are all in our prayers!
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