Nancy Docter Obituary
(nee Sweet). Passed peacefully on March 15, 2023 at the age of 54. Beloved wife of Cary Docter for 31 years. Loving mom of Alyssa (Garrett) Mullen and Ryan Docter. Cherished Nana of Sophie. Beloved daughter of Ken and the late Riana Sweet. Dear sister of Jennifer (Scott) Komp and Melissa (Aaron) Fiul. Further survived by other loved relatives and friends.
Nancy's passions in life were her family, music, and faith. Nancy taught 4th grade at Cooper Elementary School in Milwaukee. She loved to garden and make her yard beautiful.
Memorial gathering will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church (6060 W. Loomis Rd., Greendale) on Thursday March 23 from 9-10:45AM. Funeral Mass to follow at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Nancy's name would be appreciated to Susan G. Komen (http://secure.info-komen.org) or to Bel Canto Chorus (www.belcanto.org).
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Robert Pope
June 29, 2023
My condolences for family. She was wonderful.
Cj
March 24, 2023
Mrs. Doctor was a beautiful person and always had a wonderful smile. Heaven has gained another Angel.
My condolences to her family.
Angela Fabila
March 23, 2023
Miss Doctor thank you for everything you provided for Me and the Fabila Family over the years. When I first came there as a transfer I was your student in 4th grade, and now I'm 28. . The entire family bridged to Cooper over the years and we got the best foundation. We all remember you and we do miss you dearly ! My cousin Melissa, Jeanette, and Anthony send our condolences as we were all blessed to know you at Cooper Elementary. Thank you for everything you did for us. Thank you for being kind and a memorable person. I hope you can rest peacefully as you deserve. Heaven has a great person up there. Sending my love to the sky today. . Thinking of you. God Bless.
Autumn Yang
March 23, 2023
my 4th grade teacher, thank you for everything that you´ve taught me and for being such a great teacher. condolences to family and friends. one encouragement song, hymn of heaven by phil wickham. even though mrs. doctor isn´t here anymore, she is breathing the air of heaven and is in no more pain or suffering. i hope that this song can be an encouragement to many people. praying for comfort and peace for those who knew mrs. doctor. <3
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Anonymous
March 21, 2023
Cooper Strong!
CheNeshia (Asaiah)
March 21, 2023
Mrs. Docter was my daughter´s teacher last year and what a pleasure it was. I remember seeing her this school year and her face lit up every time I saw her. God has gained an angel!!!
Bob Clinkingbeard
March 21, 2023
"At the end of life, what really matters is not what we bought, but what we built; not what we got, but what we shared; not our competence, but our character; and not our success. but our significance. Live a life that matters. Live a life of love." Author unknown
I didn't know Nancy as well as I would have liked, but I know she built, shared and was significant in so many young lives and instilling character in her children. And I can only imagine how her love mattered to her soul mate. It been said that the life in your years matters more than the number of years in your life. Nancy lived... and she lived what she believed. Celebrate that life.
Colleen Lesnjak
March 20, 2023
I remember Nancy as a mentor when I was student teaching and her beautiful voice in church!
Kay
March 18, 2023
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Nancy
KayDr. Qamers nurse
Jeannie (Kailyn)
March 18, 2023
Mrs. Docter was my daughter´s teacher this school year and she will be dearly missed. Our deepest condolences to her family. May you find comfort in your faith in God! The last message on class "dojo" that she sent me was that she knew "HE´s got this!" And HE now has her safe and healthy!
Theresa weyker
March 18, 2023
Nancy is singing in God´s choir. She shared her gift so we could all be closer to God. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to Cary, Alyssa, and Ryan and family. May you be comforted in knowing Nancy is home with the Lord , no longer suffering and always in your hearts. A true blessing to all. Love Theresa Weyker
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