Nancy Rohrer Obituary
Jackie Kotar to Nancy on Valentine's Day 2008.
Nancy passed away Feb. 15, 2008, at her home in Billings, with family and friends by her side.
She was born June 15, 1956 at Terry, the daughter of Marilyn (Tanglen) and Leigh Sherman.
Nancy began school in Greybull, Wyo., and graduated from Senior High in Billings. She also attended MSU in Bozeman. During her school years, she volunteered as a Candy Striper and drove the ice cream wagon.
While working in Red Lodge, she met Sandy McDonald. They married in 1984. They divorced but remained friends.
Nancy married Barry "Jim" Rohrer, Sept. 1, 2000, and she was thrilled to have his three sons become part of her life.
Nancy worked at St. Vincent Hospital for 25 years. She loved her job and considered her co-workers family.
She was a relentless tease, joker and prankster. Friends, family, neighbors and strangers, no one was spared. Even as she was telling family and friends she was terminal, it was with so much humor no one was really sure if it was the truth or another one of her practical jokes.
We will always remember her one minute tirades, followed by robust laughter.
Nancy is survived by husband Jim; his sons, James, Peter and William; grandchildren Marcus and Kiana, who was born four days before Nancy passed away; her father, Leigh Sherman; sister, Susan Axton; special friend of the family, Adaline Kiss; aunts Jane Nelson, Verlie Hanson; and numerous cousins.
Nancy's family would like to make special mention of friend Dwayne Bondy who was there for most of her life and daily during her last days, also Jackie and Rod Kotar, Tim Dore, and Roy "Radar" Durnford who all came to make her final hours happier. Nancy was a collector of friends and you know who you are and how much she enjoyed you all.
Cremation has taken place. Private services will be held; please phone 248-3171 for more information. Condolences may be sent to the family at 3815 Fourth Ave. S., Billings, MT 59101.
Arrangements are by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
This obituary was originally published in the Billings Gazette.
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February 21, 2008
Nancy was a gift from God and I am sorry to hear of her passing, but thankful to have known her and worked with her.
Mark Vosen
February 20, 2008
It's hard to imagine someone so full of life suddenly knocked down with illness. I'm happy her vivacious spirit is free and full of laughter again. I met Nancy at MSU when lifes new journey was taking off like gang busters. I know she is "Going for it" in heaven now. You are missed.
Jaynee Pisk Hellman
February 19, 2008
When Nancy was a little girl she was a good friend. When her family moved from Terry in the early 60's, I lost contact with her. Her passing brings back some very good old memories. So sorry to here of her passing.
louise o'malley
February 19, 2008
Nancy and I had the same birthday date June 15th, had the same middle name, worked at St. Vs and were friends in Red Lodge.We had lots of laughs over the years. She will be missed by many at St. Vs
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Louise Jensen
February 19, 2008
I am sorry to hear about Nancy and my prayers are with the family. I have known Nancy since high school and worked with her at Deaconess and at St. Vincents. She always had a piositive outlook about life. She will be missed!
Linda McCall
February 19, 2008
So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing,
our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Linda,Randy McCall(unicorn)
debbie munari
February 19, 2008
i have known jim and nancy for a few yrs but never really got to meet them in person i used to talk them on the cb radio and then recently started talkin to them on line through the computer and then i finally got to meet them when i delivered them pizza for dinner one nite she was a very happy person and made friends easily. jim ifthere is anything i can do please call
mary wood
February 18, 2008
Nancy was one of the first people I met when I started working at Deaconess, and remained a good friend after she changed hosptials.Life was made brighter by just knowing her. I consider it a honor and privledge to have had her as my friend. There is definitely a empty spot left on Earth without her, maybe the angels needed such a fun person to hang out with. Nancy you will be greatly missed.
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