NANCI MARTIN

Condolences & Memories (21 entries)

• My sincere condolences to the family. I had no idea that Nanci had passed away. Nanci's mum was a great help to me in researching the Underwoods. We chatted on the phone several times. Blessings to Nanci's family - Posted by: Helen Jones (Very distant relative) on: May 04, 2015

• I still miss you Nanci and keep expecting to see you and hear you laugh at our BTB gatherings! I'm grateful for the wonderful shared memories that I will always carry in my heart. Hugs to you! xoxo - Posted by: Kim Hetherington (Friend ) on: Jul 11, 2013

• a year later and I still can't believe you are gone Nanci ... if you were here you'd say "that really sucks!" ... our solace is knowing that you lived your life so fully - a lesson to us all with your untimely passing. we miss you ... xox bob and joni - Posted by: joannie halas (friend) on: May 29, 2013

• I have alot of memories of Nanci from our highschool days...cheerleading together, birthday parties, rides (roller coaster) at the Red River Ex. I had been thinking about her alot lately and only just found out that she had passed away. My condolences Tony & Lisa. I'll miss her. Wish I could have seen her again. - Posted by: Laurie (LaRue) Lyss (school friend) on: Aug 12, 2012

• Nanci was a remarkable woman. She was a patient and knowledgeable "teacher" when I was a new member of the team at the office. I am sorry to learn she is no longer with us. My deepest sympathies to her friends and family. - Posted by: Angelina Desjarlais (Ex-Colleague (UBC)) on: Jul 24, 2012

• It was with profound sadness that I learned of Nanci's passing. We worked together long ago and once shared an office together and I will always remember her as a passionate and loving person who adored children, enjoyed eating good food and loved her life. My deepest condolences on her pasing. - Posted by: Concetta Di Francesco (former colleague) on: Jun 06, 2012

• Lisa and Tony, you had the best big sister! I have fond memories of visiting your family home in the Norwood Flats, dressing up in your Mom's old costumes and having good old fun. Some of us who stayed put in Winnipeg may have envied Nanci for her ability to pick up and move away, but wherever she was, people found the same qualities of a friend and mentor that would have made it wasy for her to make friends anywhere. She will be missed. - Posted by: Patti Douglas (family friend) on: Jun 01, 2012

• Always one to go the extra step and either make or help it happen. Wish I could have visited you on our trips the coast. Sincere condolences to those who had her close in their daily life. - Posted by: Myra. Kuhl (castelein) (Norwood flats school friend) on: May 31, 2012

• I'll always remember Nanci to be that positve and energetic coach, full of inspiration and devotion to the athletes, and volunteers she met and mentored. We shared many laughs and Special O moments. To the end, Nanci always expressed how amazed she was with the athletes and their efforts, and was still full of emotion when speaking about them. She will be truly missed. added from another coach, I will remember Nanci as a person who is a genuine soul and as true a part of the Special Olympics family as one could be. I had the good fortune and privilege of spending many a cold winter morning snowshoeing on Cypress with her over the years. She always added a boost of energy to those bleary eyed bus rides up the mountain. I admire Nanci's wonderful sense of humor and straight up approach to coaching. She has greatly influenced the philosophy I have adopted towards coaching with Special Olympics and I am forever grateful for having known her. (DI) - Posted by: Anita Hui (Special Olympic family, and friend) on: May 30, 2012

• I have worked with Nanci as her personal trainer for over 7 years. I will so miss training Nanci. She was always up for a challenge in the gym. The more complex the exercise the more excited she would get. She was a pleasure to work with, loved her energy and passion she had for exercise and life in general. She also makes the best cookies ever! - Posted by: Tiziana Ienna (Nanci's personal training) on: May 30, 2012

• Nanci, was, and always will be, a beloved Mentor to my life. Courage and a giving spirit beyond one's imagination. To Tony & Lisa, our deepest sympathies, love and compassion. Love Harry & Sarah and Kids - Posted by: Harry & Sarah Mahood (Family) on: May 29, 2012

• Nanci, 55 years of loving you. We know you are in God's Hands. Our love and sympathy is extended to Lisa & Tony & nieces - Posted by: Lynne & Frank (cousin) on: May 28, 2012

• Nanci - your spirit will remain with us forever. An infectious smile and a passion to take on challenges others seldom do - makes you a truly remarkable individual and mentor. You will be dearly missed by all you have touched. “May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” (William Shakespeare.) - Posted by: Clayton Underwood & Jessica Hunt-Underwood (Relative) on: May 28, 2012

• from rugby in the 80s, to Special O in the 90s and Bomber games at BC Place along the way... didn't see you often, but when we got together, it was always such fun! RIP Nanci. - Posted by: Lois Turner (friend) on: May 28, 2012

• Nanci Martin - may the angels in heaven have as much fun with you up there as we did down here. You were an amazing person so giving of yourself and one that everybody loved. Your award for Coach of The Year for North America for the Special Olympics is only a small showcase of the kind of person you were. Our lives will be forever changed now without you. May your soul Rest In Peace!! Luv you Nanc and we'll miss you forever. - Posted by: Cathy King (Long time friend) on: May 27, 2012

• Nanci, you will be missed more than words can say. Our love & deepest sympathy to Lisa, Tony & family. - Posted by: Sandy & Macee Rossman (Friends of the family) on: May 27, 2012

• Nanci, you were such a shining light in so many people's lives. Thinking of you always brings happy memories of years of summer fun. We will cherish those thoughts of the great times spent together. Lisa and Tony & family, we all are feeling the pain with you. Our hearts go out to you. Nanci and her shining smile will always be with us. - Posted by: Chris & Debra King (Friend of Family) on: May 27, 2012

• Nanci and her family were neighbours on Rosewood Place in the Norwood Flats for many years. I always liked Nanci very much. Tony and Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss and so soon after your Mom. My condolences - Posted by: Claudia Beischer (Bueckert) (Former Neighbour) on: May 27, 2012

• It has been some time since I have seen Nancy but I have so many great memories of times gone by. I wish to pass along my condolences to all and know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers. - Posted by: Michele Godin (Friend of Family) on: May 26, 2012

• Nanci it is hard to believe that you are not with us anymore other than in our very fond memories. You are going to be missed by your family and friends and by all the people you have touched and helped over the years. You were a very special gal and the Lord must have had some big plans for you to take you away so early. You will be truly missed and I know you are smiling down on us all at this time. - Posted by: Gary & Sharon Read (Relative) on: May 26, 2012

• I'd only met Nanci a few times over the years but she always had huge smiles. I know more of her from Lisa as she always talked about her and missed her while Nanci lived in BC. I know Lisa and Tony will miss her terribly. I'm so sorry you guys...love you lots. XOXOX - Posted by: Monique Vandekerkhove (Friend of Lisa and Tony) on: May 26, 2012