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Nancie Shellenbaum Obituary

Nancie Shellenbaum
PEORIA - Nancie Shellenbaum, 85, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Peoria, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Born August 21, 1934, in Denver, Colorado, to Albert and Grace Zorn, she is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Dale Lee Shellenbaum; and their two children, Marilyn Keyes of Sarasota and Stephen Shellenbaum of Minneapolis. Her brother, Don Zorn, preceded her in death.
Nancie, always bright, friendly and involved, served as Editor of the South Denver High School Newspaper, played violin in the orchestra and fell for Dale Shellenbaum before she was 18. They both attended University of Denver and were married on September 11, 1954, at the United Methodist Church near campus. She later graduated with honors from Bradley University with her two children in attendance. She was a Pi Beta Phi, a member of Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Kappa Phi.
While living in Peoria, IL, for 40 years, she taught school and served on several boards related to music and the arts. She got her Hole-in-One at Mt. Hawley Country Club in May on 1980. Upon Dale's retirement from Caterpillar, they moved to Sarasota and enjoyed golf, tennis and duplicate bridge at Palm Aire Country Club for 20 years. They moved to Jacaranda Trace independent living in Venice, Florida, in 2018 and continued enjoying a full life.
She had a zeal for life, was enormously supportive of her children and held dear her many friendships. Nancie will be remembered for her warm winning smile, her tenacity and kind demeanor. Her strong spirit will live on. She will be missed.
Nancie will be buried at Sarasota National Cemetery with a private family service followed by a celebration of life at Palm Aire Country Club on July 7.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Jun. 30 to Jul. 2, 2020.

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Monica Brown

September 11, 2020

I am so very sorry to hear about Nancie. Dale my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family. I know she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was always so sweet and kind to me. With heart felt sympathy.

Marsha Finch

July 1, 2020

I loved playing golf at Mt. Hawley CC with Nancie-she was always fun and so nice! Thoughts and prayers, Dale and your whole family.

Charlotte MacLatchy

July 1, 2020

I enjoyed playing golf with Nancie at the Venice Golf & CC. She was always friendly and pleasant & made the game fun.

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Alice Downing

July 1, 2020

I played golf with Nancy at Mt HAWLEY and remember her as a very friendly and kind person. My sympathies to the family for the loss of such a nice lady.

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