Charles W. Nance

Charles Nance Obituary

Charles W. Nance Crown Point, IN Charles W. Nance, age 76, of Shirley, Arkansas formerly of Crown Point, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at his home. Born on July 30, 1930 in Gosnell, Arkansas and raised in Missouri where he was a farmer and a graduate of Cooter High School in 1948. He was a resident of Crown Point, IN for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 13 years Mary (Ooms); two sons: Rick (Cheri) Nance of Crown Point, Scott (Debbie) Nance of Mesa, AZ; four daughters: Carolyn Nance of Scottsdale, AZ, Marsha (Robert) Seiler of St. Petersburg, FL, Terry Guerre of Portage, IN, Debbie (Darrin) Mills of Mesa, AZ; three step-children: Ronald Ooms of Demotte, Brenda (Darryl) Wiederhold of Hebron, Sharon (Donald) Rush of Crown Point; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother James (Pat) Nance of Steele, MO; three sisters: Rhena (Jerome) Lindsey, Wilma Barnes of Steele, MO, Joyce (Jim) Fairfield of Shirley, AR, many more family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Mary Nance, Jean Nance his first wife of 34 years; daughter Ruthie Nance; step-son: Nelson Perry; son-in-law Edward Guerre; brother-in-law William Barnes. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point with Minister Larry Fairfield officiating. Interment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral Home, 109 N. East St. Crown Point on Friday, January 26, 2007 from 4-8 p.m. Mr. Nance was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Shirley, Arkansas. Charles was a carpenter with Calumet Construction in supervision for many years and a member of Local #1005 Carpenters Union for over 45 years. He was also a former member and past president of the Crown Point Lions Club for many years. Charles loved to hunt, fish and garden. He was a real people person. He really loved his family and loved life. To share a memory or send a condolence please visit the guest book section on the obituary page at www.geisenfuneralhome.com. For information please call 219-663-2500.

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Published by The Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Nance

4 Entries

Jamey Gray

February 1, 2007

Dear Scott and family:
You have our sincerest condolences. Thank you for informing us and letting us have a way to communicate our sorrow with you. Love; Jamey, Candy, Corey, Kyle, Zane, Morgan, Sophi Gray

Bob Matter

January 27, 2007

I was so sorry to see Chuck had passed on.We worked toughter for so many years.We were friends as well as just workers toughter. He was so good to me and my wife.I am sure Rick will remember me. I lost my wife two years ago, after 43 Yrs. . Chuck was a good friend, someone I will always be In my heart.

Brandy (Holtz) & Chuck Hart

January 26, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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