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2020
Nancy Faulkner Obituary
York, PA - Nancy Ann Faulkner, M.D. died in York, PA on July 16, 2020 after a long illness. She was born in Seattle on March 30, 1966 to Dr. Edmund H. (d.1984) and Eleanor M. (d.2020) Torkelson. Nancy attended Broadview Elementary School, Thompson Junior High, and Ingraham High School in Seattle Washington before attending the University of Washington for her Bachelor of Science in Biology and then University of Washington Medical School for her M.D. degree. In high school Nancy excelled in academics, but also enjoyed Track and Cross Country as well as playing the piano and cello. She had many good friends and adventures along the way. Her close and devoted lifelong friends included: Donnie (Rollins) Grabowski, Katherine (DeForest) Evans and Nancy (Fahlstrom) Martinez.
After graduating from medical school, Nancy was board certified in Family Practice including labor and delivery and was head of the New Castle Clinic for Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington. She enjoyed delivering babies. Her patients loved her tenderness and dedication to them. She would spend extra time with her patients listening to them. Also, after medical school Nancy remained active in sports including participating in triathlons. She also enjoyed golfing, rock climbing, skiing and taught herself to snowboard sustaining many bumps and bruises. When she lived in the Seattle area, she would trek to Banff Canada yearly to camp. She treasured Sunday family dinners (especially the pot roast) at her mom's house. After a few years she moved with her husband Kevin Faulkner (m.1996) to York, Pennsylvania where she continued in private practice and then practiced as a hospitalist late in her career.
Nancy met Kevin Fuhrman on New Year's Eve 2008 and they married on August 8, 2013. They enjoyed going to the beach and rides in the convertible while listening to music. They had many other memorable and joyful experiences. Kevin spent Nancy's last years devoted to and caring for her until her death. Nancy was also assisted tremendously during her illness by her close cousin, Scott Hilton.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Kevin Fuhrman, her sister Laurie Case, and her brother Edmund Torkelson, niece Abigail Torkelson, nephew Jonathan Torkelson as well as many cousins. Nancy's mother Eleanor Abramson died at the age of 93 a few weeks after Nancy's death.
A private family graveside service was held with a celebration of life for friends and extended family is hoped for around the 1-year anniversary of her passing. Remembrances can be made in Nancy's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
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Katherine
October 18, 2025
You were so special, Nancy. You were a loyal friend, had thoughtful insights, and had a mischievous streak that led to many good times. We loved you and miss you.
Katherine DeForest
October 18, 2024
Hope you are riding your unicycle, climbing trees, cuddling with cats, making fudge, planting flowers, making jewelry, and rocking out to heavy metal in Heaven, Nancy. We miss you.
Katherine DeForest
October 18, 2023
Love you, Nancy
Greg Moon
December 26, 2022
I ran Cross Country with Nancy for 3 years in high school. We weren't close, but she exuded a calmness, confidence, playfulness and warmth with a quick smile that I remember to this day. She was a terrific girl and it sounds like she grew up to be an accomplished, well-rounded human. I know all who loved her must miss her.
Katherine
October 18, 2022
Nancy lives on in my memories. I can almost see the mischievous look on her face as she proposed some scheme or adventure, her expression of authentic concern as she listened to my troubles, and her head-nodding, hand-tapping exuberant joy listening to rock favorites and riding in the car with Kevin. We won't forget you, Nancy. XXOX
Katherine and Donnie
April 4, 2022
Nancy, we were thinking of you on your birthday, March 30th. We wish you had had a lot more birthdays, but we're grateful for the ones we shared. We will never forget you, sweet Nancy.
The Hall family
April 3, 2022
I know this is late, but we just saw Kevin´s birthday message to DrFaulkner in the merchandiser.
So sorry we didn´t know earlier.
She went above & beyond even after hours to call.
She is greatly missed
Jeff
April 9, 2021
Hey Nancy...you were a special special person. Love you always. RIP.
Donnie Grabowski
February 27, 2021
Nancy was truly one of the best human beings I have ever known, a lifelong friend starting in junior high/middle school. She was a beautiful person, both inside and outside. I remember her as smart, extremely fun-loving, spunky, musical, and athletic (she loved skiing and snowboarding, later in life). We both played the cello together. We went to separate high schools and colleges, but always stayed in touch. Nancy was a dear friend I never was willing to part ways with. When I was delivering my baby she came to the hospital despite her busy practice and gave me much needed pep talks. I am so grateful that Nancy met and married Kevin Furhman, who was a most caring and devoted husband during her long illness and saw her to the end with grace and dignity. Nancy, your warm, sparkly, fun personality and spirit will be with me always. Love, Donnie
Heather C Dewitt
February 24, 2021
I know this is a late entry, however, I worked with Nancy at Spring Grove Family Care Center and then when she opened her own practice, but left prior to it opening. She was amazing. She would take so much time with each patient and it didn't matter what her schedule looked like, she took the same amount of time with each person. Aside from work, she was kind. There is no other word that I can think of that perfectly sums her up. Nancy and I shared many good times together and even though we didn't talk for many years, I always thought of her. Nancy, you were truly a gift to everyone you met.
Nathanial Renoll
December 9, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful Doctor and friend. We will love you and miss you always Dr. Faulkner!!!
Katherine E. DeForest
November 21, 2020
Nancy was my best friend from age 5 to her passing this year. We met in kindergarten and became fast friends, inventing games, writing song lyrics, climbing trees, and surviving middle school heartaches. She was my maid of honor and was by my side when my first child was born. She was intelligent, caring, loyal, adventure-loving and a great listener. . She was dedicated to her patients and loved serving them as their family doctor. What a blessing that she met and married the incredible Kevin Fuhrman. His love for her and devotion through the most terrible times is an inspiration and I am grateful for the joy and comfort he gave Nancy these last few years. Thank you, Kevin. Rest in peace my dear Nancy. I hope to see you on the other side someday.
Maven
October 28, 2020
Dr. Nancy literally saved a friend of mine's life as she often moonlit as a ring side physician at pro wrestling shows. She sometimes showed up without even being asked because she knew the wrestlers might need medical attention.... What a lady. Rest well Nancy...
Mr and mrs Levi nanninga
October 26, 2020
Rest in peace you will never be forgotten always loved
Jenny Owens
October 25, 2020
What a beautiful person and a joy to have known Nancy and share musical moments with her. The joy in her eyes radiated! Kevin you were her knight in shining armor and your love was so great that you both were a blessing to all who were in your presence. Thank you for sharing Nancy with us at Country Meadows.
Barbara Miller
October 25, 2020
We were blessed to have Nancy Faulkner as our family doctor. She was never too busy to talk and answer questions. She was also my parents doctor and when my mother was bedridden with cancer, Dr faulkner came to the house to check her and sit and talk with her. She even came to my mother's funeral. We were very saddened when she left her practice in Spring Grove. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Terry & Sherry Luckenbaugh
October 25, 2020
We miss her terribly. She was a wonderful Doctor.
Larry Spangler
October 25, 2020
Kevin,
Nancy was such a kind soul, and I was privileged to have had the opportunity to know her. I still remember my first office visit with her. Nancy broke the ice, so to speak, with her telling me that she was older than me ... by one month that was. I trusted Nancy as my primary care physician, and was so sad to have to lose that relationship with her. My heart goes out to you, and to Nancy’s family. She will greatly missed, but always fondly remembered.
Kristyn Stouch
October 25, 2020
She was our family doctor in Spring Grove. From the moment I first met her I felt that she was very special and cared deeply for her patients. We miss her so very much and will keep her family in our prayers. Kristyn Stouch
Dorothy Stermer
October 25, 2020
Dr. Nancy Faulkner was our family physician and displayed genuine caring, listening skills, and wise judgement in practicing medicine. I miss her. She will love heaven and the presence of Jesus!
Alison Mummert
October 25, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. She was my Doctor in Spring Grove and I can concur that she did spend extra time to talk with me. I felt heard and cared about. Always with a smile and bubbly personality. She will be missed.
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