In Memory
Nancy Lee Arbuckle
Mar. 12, 1939 - Dec. 25, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Nancy L. Arbuckle, 71, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Nancy was born on March 12, 1939, in North Judson, IN, to the late William and Mary M. Arbuckle.
She was preceded in death by a beloved sister, Priscilla Johnson, and nephews, Bill Bridger and Ron Johnson.
She is survived by her sister, Betty Snyder, and her brother, William Arbuckle. She is also survived by nieces, Kathy Nuner (Don), Mary Bridger, Deanna Overmyer (Curt) and Patty Myers (Bill). Nancy is survived by nephews, Gene Bridger (Donna), David Bridger, Michael Bridger (Susan) and Michael Johnson. She is survived by great-nieces, Natalie, Sarah and Elizabeth Bridger, and great-nephews, Gabriel Bridger, Trevor Bridger, Sean and Ryan Bridger, and William Myers. Nancy was especially fond of Elizabeth and William, as they reminded her of the children she never had.
She graduated from Adams High School, Michiana College of Commerce, and Indiana University with a degree in Elementary Education. Nancy also graduated from Bethel College with a Master's in Education. Nancy taught school for 37 years before retiring in May 2005. Nancy was a very kind, caring and generous person, who would help others in need. Nancy was a lover of all animals, especially dogs. Dogs were the love and center of Nancy's beautiful life. Nancy loved traveling, Broadway shows, reading, music, art and ceramics. She loved to shop at the mall, eating out, and being with family. Nancy loved to go out to movies, and travel with her wonderful and longtime friend, Beverly Beck. She also had longtime friendships with other faculty and staff in the many schools she taught at. She always wanted to bring out the best in her students and have them leave with more knowledge than what they came to her classroom with. She loved Lucille Ball, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Chevy Chase and Will Ferrell. Nancy loved many musicals and plays.
Nancy will be truly missed. She was a very fun and lively person who always made you laugh. The family would like to especially thank the Healthwin Specialized Facility for their expertise and compassionate care over the last four years. Nancy loved the daily visits from their canine guests. The family would also like to say thanks to Memorial Hospital and the kind and professional staff on the 7th cardiac floor and I.C.U units. We also want to give special praise to good friend Philip Rodgers for always taking the time to do extra deeds for Nancy.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Funeral services for Nancy will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will take place Monday, January 3, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Hermitage, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph County Humane Society.
Published in South Bend Tribune on December 29, 2010
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