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Nancy Wood Obituary
She leaves behind her devoted husband of 55 years, John, her daughters Beckie and Beth (Justin), as well as her grandchildren Olivia, Audrey, Chase, and Carson.
Originally from Silvis, Illinois, John and Nancy moved to Colorado in 1969. Nancy dedicated 30 years of her life to shaping young minds as a beloved teacher at Red Rocks Elementary before retiring in 1999.
Nancy found joy in golfing, shopping, winters in Arizona, and most importantly, in the company of her beloved family and friends.
A celebration of Nancy's life will take place at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W Chatfield Avenue, Littleton, CO 80128, on July 31, 2024, at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to A Legacy for Nancy, an organization dedicated to supporting educators whose lives have been touched by cancer. Contributions can be made at alegacyfornancy.org.
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Vicki Larsen
July 31, 2024
I met Nancy while working at Red Rocks Elementary school as the principal's secretary. We became friends and often got together outside of work to go hiking or go on short weekend trips.
After Nancy retired she invited my husband Don and I to come visit her vacation home in Scottsdale, Arizona. She knew that we were Colorado Rockies fans and we often visited during the team's spring training at Salt River Fields. Nancy was a great hostess and would show us around town, go with us to a game, or take us hiking in Pinnacle Peak park. She also took us to have lunch at the El Encanto Restaurant in Cave Creek.
We always had fun together and I will always be grateful for her friendship! I will miss her dearly!
Carol Dolby
July 30, 2024
Fancy Nancy!
I will miss you! Lots of wonderful memories we have had together over the past years. We travelled to Italy great times, golf games, card games, mtn time, and just late night talking. I will forever cherish our friendship and so happy that you were part of my life. Love you forever my dear friend
Jean LeDuc
July 29, 2024
Nancy, I miss you, but I have so many great memories to remember our good times.
From staying at the Glenwood Lodge in the 1970s. It had small bedrooms and a bathroom down the hall with water flowing all over the floor.
I remember all the trips to the condo in Steamboat and the time the horse reared up with you on it-scary for you but funny for the rest of us!
Staying in New York after 9/11, and the Canadian cruise.
The southern road trip and so many more!
You will always be in my prayers.
Love,
Jean LeDuc
Sue Asleson
July 22, 2024
Nancy had a smile on her face when we were shopping. I'm gonna miss that smile, I'm gonna miss you my friend
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Nina Drake
July 21, 2024
My condolences to all the family. May your heart filled with heavenly comfort.
I know Nancy only for short time. She was kind and a loving person. RIP Nancy, no more pain.
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