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NANCY LEA ZEILMANN DANIEL February 17, 1945 - June 24, 2009 Nancy passed away quietly after an unexpected illness. She graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1963, and married her high school sweetheart, Jack Daniel. They recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Her family moved to the Orlando area in 1976. She was a long time employee at Jacobson's and Dillard's, where she loved working in the children's dept. She was also an avid tennis player, an amazing cook and extremely dedicated to her family and friends. Nancy is preceded in death by her father, Emmert (Curly) Zeilmann and her step father James E. Garner. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, John (Jack) Richard Daniel II; three beautiful children, Katie Daniel O'Brien (husband Brian) of North Palm Beach, Michael Daniel and Kelli Daniel of Altamonte Springs; her mother, Deloris Garner of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and two sisters, Susie Garner Strassburger (husband Ray) of Santa Fe, NM, Genie Garner Van Santen of North Palm Beach; and sister-in-law, Earlene Schmutz and brother-in-law, Joe Schmutz of West Palm Beach. Nancy was blessed with three grandchildren, CJ Lyons, and Brian and Brenna O'Brien; nieces and nephews, Stacy and David Barton of North Palm Beach, Steve and Cory Strassburger of Los Angeles, CA and Eric and April Strassburger of Bostic, NC; she has one grandniece, Kendall Barton of North Palm Beach. Services will be held at Mizell-Faville- Zern Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery on Sunday, June 28 at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, in memory of Nancy Daniel. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jun. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Daniel

19 Entries

December 26, 2009

Jack and family,
Bill and I just learned today of Nancy's passing. Although years have taken us in separate directions, we wanted to extend our deepest sympathy. We pray you find comfort in knowing her gentle kindness will be missed by many.
Bill and Diane (Coleman-FHHS1963) Bigbee
Jacksonville, Florida

Susie Strassburger

September 24, 2009

Oh sissy, I miss you so much. My heart is so broken. Can you still see us, I hope so. It was always the three of us, Nancy, Susie and Genie. I want you still here with us. I love you so much and I miss you even more. They say time heals, but Nanc, time won't bring you back. It is so hard to continue with out you. There are so many times that I needed you and went to the phone to call . I needed your advice. I needed your giggles and I needed your comfort. Where do I go now? There is no one that can take your place. So I hope that your spirt is still with me and will help me thru my troubled times as only you can do. I love you Nanc, I miss you Nanc and I will see you again someday.

Bob Sherman

September 23, 2009

Jack and Family

Very Sorry to hear of Nancy passing..She is with God now
May The Lord Bless you and Your Family

Sandy Donn

July 1, 2009

Dear Jack and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Nancy's passing. She was a beautiful, warm, loving friend, whose passion for her family could not be matched. She was a bright spot at Pediatric Associates and her lovely smile made work a pleasure. We shared many lunches, laughs and girlish giggles at the adventures that always seemed to find us! I will always remember Nancy. Hold tight to one another and remember that she showed so many what love can be.

Ray STRASSBURGER

June 30, 2009

The world has lost a living angel. Nancy was the sweetest person. I met her 39 years ago just after marrying her sister Susie. She made me part of the family right away.
For many years, Susie and I would visit Nancy, Jack and the kids in Clearwater and various locations in Orlando. Besides enjoying their wonderful hospitality, I looked forward to the 5 star meals Nancy put together. Her spaghetti, and lasagna were my favorites.
On occasion, I had the please to play some tennis with her and Jack. We would always talk about the tennis stars of the time.
Over the past ten years, Nancy expanded her mothering skills from her immediate family to her entire family, when her Mom, Deloris, had brain damage. Nancy, with the help of Susie and Genie, took on the job of caring for her mother and taking care of the finances that went along with that care. So Nancy, became the heart and soul of both families. Did Nancy ever complain? I don't know, but I never heard her say a negative word.
Nancy will be sorely missed by all, but having the honor and pleasure of knowing her gives me comfort. I was lucky enough to experience the love and caring she afforded to everyone she met.
Nancy, I love you.
Ray

Darleen LaPaglia

June 28, 2009

To Genie and family,

We are so sorry to hear this news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your memories will always be with you, close in your heart and now, you all have a new Angel to watch over you.

Darleen & Tom

Linda Tucker

June 27, 2009

Jack&Family,we are so heart broken
for your entire family,we loved Nancy Lea allthough it has been many years since we were kid`s together,yet I always loved her very much she was just the sweetest little girl and so beautiful in and out,I can`t remember her ever saying an ugly thing to any of us cousins,and I will always remember her "majorett boots & baton, and parading around for us like a real little star" you will be in all of our thoughts and prayers,just remember to hold tight to each other thru this sad,sad time you will be strenght for one another,remember THE LORD will carry you when you become weary,you are His children and He will not let you go.

Norma Bridges

June 27, 2009

Jack & family, we were so saddened to learn of Nancy's passing. Altho we haven't been in touch it is with great sorrow that we have learned about Nancy's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Norma (Oliphant) & Bob Bridges '65
(sister of Doug Oliphant who passed in '2004)

Sharon Purvis-Kuder

June 27, 2009

Dear Jack & Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I remember Nancy from Forest Hill High and the high school "haunts". She was a beautiful girl, but her spirit of sweetness to everyone was even more beautiful. May the Lord greatly comfort you and your family now and in the days to come.

Jim Anderson

June 27, 2009

Jack and family. i have not seen you or Nancy in 45 years,but i remember you both.This is Jimbo, Jimmys son.my prayers are with all of you.in my minds eye i can see Nancy and my dad jimmy smiling at each other in Heaven.

Romaine and Harris Springer

June 26, 2009

Jack and Family,
I am Andrea sisternlaw Romaine and I wanted to express how much Nancy meant to me as I had the pleasure of knowing you and Nancy through many birthdays, parties given by Bob and Betty Shaw. I really loved Nancy she was a wonderful person and loved her family and friends dearly. Nancy will live on in our hearts with our memories. God needed another angel so he took her home.Harris and I wanted you all to know our thoughts and prayers are with you..

Shannon Ashbaugh

June 25, 2009

Dear Jack, Kelly CJ and all of Nancy's wonderful family- My name is Shannon Ashbaugh and I was honored to have Nancy as my wonderful friend at Dillard's. We worked together in the mens department and although I have never physically met you all I feel like I know you all very much especially Mr. Jack and Kelly and CJ. I am a single mom just like Kelly and Nancy used to be so positive and listen to all my "issues" and never judge me..she was simply a wonderful special person and I used to call her my silver "fox" and we used to have shared secrets and jokes that only the two of us laughed at. I can't begin to tell you how much she loved you but I know that you already know and can hold that and the memory of your dear wife and Mother and Grandmother in your hearts forever..I loved her so much and will always remember her wittiness, ability to deal with not so pleasant customers (she called them all "dear" no matter how dear they were) and her love of music from John Legend to Duffy. She and I also shared a few lunches, and I treasured those moments. Nancy is now and always will be a special angel and although there is a big part of our department missing now, myself and many others at Dillards will treasure the time we had with Nancy and hold her and you in our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers forever. God Bless you all. Love, Shannon Ashbaugh and Twin daughters, Jasmyn and Madysen

June 25, 2009

Jack,and family,
I just want you all to know how sorry I am for your loss. I am so grateful for the friendship I have w/Nancy. I am so blessed that our paths were allowed to meet. I will forever miss her encouraging words and her kind smile. She truly not only lit up the room but the entire building. Hold on tight to all your sweet memories you have with her. May God truly comfort you in this time.
Love always,
Nathaniel, Dana and Jared Jenkins

Securia Robinson

June 25, 2009

Dear Jack and Family,

In your time of sadness thoughts of heartfelt sympathy are with you. May God Bless you.

VICKI LOWE

June 25, 2009

DEAR NANCY, I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. YOU ARE AN ANGEL NOW.

karen rosenbaum

June 25, 2009

nancy gave off an aura of cheerfulness whenever you spoke with her. she was a former fellow associate and always had a kind word to say about any person or situation. her rosey cheeks, bright smile, and wonderful heart are great ways to remember her. thoughts and fond memories to her family, which were her life.

Andy & Andrea Davis

June 25, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bob Betty Shaw

June 25, 2009

Jack and Family, Words cannot express the loss we feel over not having Nancy with us. Sadness now but fond rememberances of all the trips,cook outs and good times we shared. We are here for you and you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
With great love ,
Bob and Betty Shaw

Ian & Jerrie Brown

June 25, 2009

Jack and family,
May God bless you with the strength necessary to get through this difficult time.
May your tears of sadness soon turn to smiles when you remember wonderful times shared with Nancy and those memories sustain all of you who loved her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.
Ian and Jerrie Brown

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