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NANCY GURDISON Our beloved wife and mother, Nancy Gurdison, 74, of Las Vegas, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nancy had worked her way up to a Spec 5 in the Women's Army Corps, where she was stationed in Japan, and had worked at the Gray Line Bus Company for many years. She was active in the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist Assoc. (SGI) and embraced her practice with her whole heart. She was in the center of all celebrations large and small and was "widely" known for her baking talents, soooo many wedding cakes and her Hawaiian style barbeque. But, her greatest achievement was her die-hard dedication to her raising her family, her heart knew no limits and she always had time for anyone that needed her. We will miss her with all of our hearts, but will always smile when we think of her. She is survived by her husband, of 40 years, Bob Gurdison; her children, Devi and Shane Brown, and their children, Emily, Ashley (Mike) and Shaner, Deven and Anita Wagner, and their children, Kai and Kiana, Rob and Tonya Gurdison, and their children, Lily and Parker, James and Cheryllynn Gurdison, and their child, Noel Hicks, Brandi Wagner, and her children, Brandon, and Devin, Chyanne (Ivan); great-grandson, Preston; Brandi's mother, Elaine Vanyo; and siblings, Jimmy and Judy Sarno (deceased), Bobby and Betsy Sarno (deceased), Richard and Jo Sarno, Eddie (deceased) and Judy Edrada, Dave and Mary Gallano, Eddie and Linda Gallano and Tedo and Connie Gallano. There will be two services, the first will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive in Boulder City. The second will be at the SGI-USA LV Buddhist Center towards the end of the month. "We love you Mamaw." She was so full of life, she didn't want anyone to wear black.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Jun. 8, 2014.

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Cuzzins Donna & Johnny Coulson

June 3, 2020

Remembering our dear, sweet Cuzzin Nancy who was always up for visits from her family and friends. Thank you for all those Thanksgiving birthday cakes and teaching me Buddhist principles. We miss you especially upon your 6th anniversary of your earthly departure.

Michele Barkemeyer

June 2, 2020

I think of you often and what a difference you made for so many including me. Love & miss you.

Bettelou Perrin

June 4, 2015

Nancy it has been a year and u r missed so much by all of us. My sister
my email buddy we think of u often.

Cuzzin Donna Coulson

June 3, 2015

It's a year and I still feel your presence & chanting in my life, Cuzzin. You are part of eternity & those you left behind here on earth appreciate you even more. Enjoy your spiritual life above & continue smiling

Mike McDonnell

June 3, 2015

Still miss my good friend Nancy and think of her often. Now I have an angel in heaven watching over me and that brings a smile to my face, miss you my friend.

Michele Barkemeyer

June 2, 2015

It's been a year my dear friend since you passed, I think of you often and miss you every day. I know you are at peace and no longer in pain & hope you know how much you are loved.

Bettelou Perrin

July 9, 2014

Nancy it has been a month since u left us. We miss u but no u r not in pain anymore which we r thankful for but------we still miss u so much my sister me email buddy. Love u

June 16, 2014

Bob and family,

I hold in my heart fond and dear memories of Nancy. She often was there for my family when I couldn't be. She was a special gift given to this world! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God's blessings give you comfort.

Sue Weitzel

Andrew Thiessen

June 16, 2014

My daughters get the best birthday cakes ever, thanks to tips I picked up from the Queen of Cakes. Her memory will live forever!

Lori Duff

June 16, 2014

I thought of Nancy as my second mom. My heart is breaking for all of you. I will pray/chant for her everyday.

Please let me know if you ever need anything! Love you!!!

Nancy & Bob

Donna Gurdison Coulson

June 13, 2014

Dear Bob, Rob, James, Devi and Devin: Johnny and I are sorry we couldn't be with you in Boulder City to bid adieu to a lady whom we adored. We were at a family reunion, the D-Day Memorial in Bedford VA and a dear friend of mine from the walking club died suddenly here last week.

Nancy had special energy and verve about life and living. She amazed me when she went to lunch with us about 3 weeks after her kidney transplant. Not one to complain, she went on with her life.

I wish you good memories, healing and celebration of your Mom's life and what she stood for.
Cuzzins Donna & Johnny now in NC

David & Vicki Achzet

June 11, 2014

Bob and family,
We hope your happy memories will give you comfort in your loss. Nancy was a sassy, wonderful, compassionate and loving person. We feel very lucky she was our friend.

Michael McDonnell

June 10, 2014

My condolences on the loss of your mother and one of my best and caring and loving friends. The pain is over and Nancy is now at rest. God needed another angel in heaven so He sent for Nancy to come home and be by His side, may the perpetual light shine upon her. I will truly never forget this fine, caring and upstanding woman for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my good buddy.
Mike McDonnell

Janelle Nissen(van kuren)

June 9, 2014

May we all meet again in a better place!

Rick & Michele Barkemeyer

June 9, 2014

May you be at peace, with love.....

Rick Barkemeyer

June 9, 2014

Bob and family,
Nancy's endless compassion made her an honor to know. She truly cared about everyone. Nancy will be missed by so many, who loved her.

Carrie and Jack Thomson

June 9, 2014

Deepest condolences to your family .......

Brandi Wagner

June 8, 2014

You will be missed more then you'll ever know... who's going to make my birthday cakes??? Thanks for helping us through mom's surgery... I know you and Robin were both there.... I love you rest in peace mamaw....

June 8, 2014

NANCY WE WILL MISS YOU.
NORA AND BUBBLES

Joe and Olga Catania

June 8, 2014

Deven and family, our sincerest sympathies for your loss.

Sincerely,

Michele Barkemeyer

June 7, 2014

Will forever remember Nancy's love for her family, her loyality to her friends and her wicked sense of humor. Bless you my friend, you will be greatly missed and may you now be at peace.

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