Nancy Jean Wielinga, age 82 of Irons, MI passed away on August 23, 2024, in Cadillac, MI. She was born in New Haven, CT, on June 5, 1942. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Allen Wielinga; her mother, Frances Crocker; her father, Walter Crocker Jr.; and her grandson Shane Andrew Wielinga. Nancy is survived by her children, Kelly O’Brien, Maureen (Craig)Wolbers, Laurie (Randy)McElwain, Jackie Wielinga, and Andy Wielinga; sister Arden (Jerry)LeVasseur; grandchildren Tim, Allie, Grant, Cassie, Jamie, Taylor and Kira; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Nancy grew up in Branford, CT on the shores of the Long Island Sound, where she developed a great love of the beach and being near water. She graduated from Branford High School in 1960 and then attended the Stamford School of Nursing in Stamford, CT, where she graduated in 1963. Nancy was a dedicated surgical nurse for over 50 years. She started her career at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. After moving to Michigan in 1972, she spent many years working at the Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital located (at the time) in East Grand Rapids, MI. After leaving the Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital, she worked at Blodget Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. She eventually moved north to Irons, MI with her husband. Before retiring, she spent her remaining years as a nurse at Mercy Hospital (now known as Munson Hospital) in Cadillac, MI before retiring.
Nancy had an artistic side and loved to paint. She loved sharing her paintings with the people near and dear to her and would often create paintings for them. She also loved reading and doing word puzzles and could play a mean game of Scrabble.
Nancy was a kind and vibrant person known for her sense of fun. Always open to a new adventure, she found great joy in life. Her love for her family and friends was immense, cherishing every moment spent with them. All will miss her, and she will be forever in our hearts.
A celebration of her life will be held at Fallsburg Park at the main pavilion, 1124 Fallasburg Park Dr. NE, Lowell, MI 49331 on September 8, 2024. The family will be there to greet visitors at 1pm. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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I loved working with Nan! She was always a lot of in and she was full of life!
Never worked with Nancy(Bernie). She was a “possee” friend. So enjoyed our time together in North Myrtle Beach. She is greatly missed.
She was such a nice person and so creative.
My sweet dear friend Bernie… I will miss you forever and you will always be in my heart and the FUN memories we’ve had and made over the years will keep me close to you. She was an outstanding nurse who cared deeply for her patients! We always looked so forward to our “Possee” times … oh the Fun and the laughter we shared.. When I think of our days in the OR.. it puts a smile on my face and a chuckle in my mind, especially when she blamed me for something she did! 🤣🤣🤣 RIP my friend. Until we meet again 😇❤️