Nancy Allen died Friday evening, 3 November 2017, at the Springs of Butte, in Butte, Montana.
Nancy was born in Carrington, Foster County, North Dakota in February, 1943 to Lawrence and Olive Haedt.
At age twenty, Nancy was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and, for twenty years, the disease had the upper hand; then, she met Dr. John Pullman. From then on, the battle was joined and Nancy fought with grace and courage right up until her death.
Although she never could let her guard down, Nancy refused to let Diabetes define her. She lived a life of love as a mom, wife, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Nancy commented several times in her last weeks how grateful she was for the life she had lived. She also often reiterated that 2 July 1980 was the "greatest day of hers and Gerry's lives" because that was "the day they met their daughter, Bethany".
Nancy graduated from Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota, with a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching two years in Minnesota, she struck out with her friend, Donna, to teach in Great Falls. There she met a young lawyer, Gerry Allen, whom she married in June, 1969.
Nancy later continued her education through an extension program from Lessley College. Along with several other Butte teacher friends, she obtained a Master's degree. These friends continued to meet and enjoy one another's company right up to the week of Nancy's death.
Nancy absolutely loved being a teacher in Butte. In fact, Nancy absolutely loved Butte. She served on the Board of Community Concert, heading up membership sales for several years. She was proud of our "Y" and worked out there, regularly, getting great help in training from Connie Traverna, another North Dakota girl.
Nancy was also a faithful member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, particularly enjoying her Fourth Day Ladies on Wednesday mornings. She was a member of Chapter AL PEO and ADK, a teacher philanthropic organization. Nancy believed that the education of young women was a path to make the world a better place.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Steve Kline; niece, Karla Kline; and cousin, Bill Haedt. She is survived by her husband, Gerry; their daughter, Bethany (Rick) Powers; much-loved grandchildren, Kariann and Bradly Thaut; sisters, Eleanor Kline and Kathy Haedt; brothers, Tom, Richard and Jim (Lori) Haedt; special cousin, Mary Haedt, along with dearly loved nieces, nephews and their families.
Visitation will be held at 10 A.M., on Thursday, 9 November 2017, with a service and Celebration of Nancy's life at 11 A.M. in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where Pastor Melissa Engel will officiate. Following the service, a reception will be held the church's fellowship hall.
Like her dear friend, Lynn Dahl, who passed away this past summer, Nancy truly could say, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7).
Published 5-6 November 2017 in the Montana Standard.
Nancy was born in Carrington, Foster County, North Dakota in February, 1943 to Lawrence and Olive Haedt.
At age twenty, Nancy was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and, for twenty years, the disease had the upper hand; then, she met Dr. John Pullman. From then on, the battle was joined and Nancy fought with grace and courage right up until her death.
Although she never could let her guard down, Nancy refused to let Diabetes define her. She lived a life of love as a mom, wife, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Nancy commented several times in her last weeks how grateful she was for the life she had lived. She also often reiterated that 2 July 1980 was the "greatest day of hers and Gerry's lives" because that was "the day they met their daughter, Bethany".
Nancy graduated from Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota, with a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching two years in Minnesota, she struck out with her friend, Donna, to teach in Great Falls. There she met a young lawyer, Gerry Allen, whom she married in June, 1969.
Nancy later continued her education through an extension program from Lessley College. Along with several other Butte teacher friends, she obtained a Master's degree. These friends continued to meet and enjoy one another's company right up to the week of Nancy's death.
Nancy absolutely loved being a teacher in Butte. In fact, Nancy absolutely loved Butte. She served on the Board of Community Concert, heading up membership sales for several years. She was proud of our "Y" and worked out there, regularly, getting great help in training from Connie Traverna, another North Dakota girl.
Nancy was also a faithful member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, particularly enjoying her Fourth Day Ladies on Wednesday mornings. She was a member of Chapter AL PEO and ADK, a teacher philanthropic organization. Nancy believed that the education of young women was a path to make the world a better place.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Steve Kline; niece, Karla Kline; and cousin, Bill Haedt. She is survived by her husband, Gerry; their daughter, Bethany (Rick) Powers; much-loved grandchildren, Kariann and Bradly Thaut; sisters, Eleanor Kline and Kathy Haedt; brothers, Tom, Richard and Jim (Lori) Haedt; special cousin, Mary Haedt, along with dearly loved nieces, nephews and their families.
Visitation will be held at 10 A.M., on Thursday, 9 November 2017, with a service and Celebration of Nancy's life at 11 A.M. in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where Pastor Melissa Engel will officiate. Following the service, a reception will be held the church's fellowship hall.
Like her dear friend, Lynn Dahl, who passed away this past summer, Nancy truly could say, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7).
Published 5-6 November 2017 in the Montana Standard.
Nancy Allen died Friday evening, 3 November 2017, at the Springs of Butte, in Butte, Montana.
Nancy was born in Carrington, Foster County, North Dakota in February, 1943 to Lawrence and Olive Haedt.
At age twenty, Nancy was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and, for twenty years, the disease had the upper hand; then, she met Dr. John Pullman. From then on, the battle was joined and Nancy fought with grace and courage right up until her death.
Although she never could let her guard down, Nancy refused to let Diabetes define her. She lived a life of love as a mom, wife, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Nancy commented several times in her last weeks how grateful she was for the life she had lived. She also often reiterated that 2 July 1980 was the "greatest day of hers and Gerry's lives" because that was "the day they met their daughter, Bethany".
Nancy graduated from Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota, with a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching two years in Minnesota, she struck out with her friend, Donna, to teach in Great Falls. There she met a young lawyer, Gerry Allen, whom she married in June, 1969.
Nancy later continued her education through an extension program from Lessley College. Along with several other Butte teacher friends, she obtained a Master's degree. These friends continued to meet and enjoy one another's company right up to the week of Nancy's death.
Nancy absolutely loved being a teacher in Butte. In fact, Nancy absolutely loved Butte. She served on the Board of Community Concert, heading up membership sales for several years. She was proud of our "Y" and worked out there, regularly, getting great help in training from Connie Traverna, another North Dakota girl.
Nancy was also a faithful member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, particularly enjoying her Fourth Day Ladies on Wednesday mornings. She was a member of Chapter AL PEO and ADK, a teacher philanthropic organization. Nancy believed that the education of young women was a path to make the world a better place.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Steve Kline; niece, Karla Kline; and cousin, Bill Haedt. She is survived by her husband, Gerry; their daughter, Bethany (Rick) Powers; much-loved grandchildren, Kariann and Bradly Thaut; sisters, Eleanor Kline and Kathy Haedt; brothers, Tom, Richard and Jim (Lori) Haedt; special cousin, Mary Haedt, along with dearly loved nieces, nephews and their families.
Visitation will be held at 10 A.M., on Thursday, 9 November 2017, with a service and Celebration of Nancy's life at 11 A.M. in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where Pastor Melissa Engel will officiate. Following the service, a reception will be held the church's fellowship hall.
Like her dear friend, Lynn Dahl, who passed away this past summer, Nancy truly could say, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7).
Published 5-6 November 2017 in the Montana Standard.
Nancy was born in Carrington, Foster County, North Dakota in February, 1943 to Lawrence and Olive Haedt.
At age twenty, Nancy was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and, for twenty years, the disease had the upper hand; then, she met Dr. John Pullman. From then on, the battle was joined and Nancy fought with grace and courage right up until her death.
Although she never could let her guard down, Nancy refused to let Diabetes define her. She lived a life of love as a mom, wife, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Nancy commented several times in her last weeks how grateful she was for the life she had lived. She also often reiterated that 2 July 1980 was the "greatest day of hers and Gerry's lives" because that was "the day they met their daughter, Bethany".
Nancy graduated from Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota, with a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching two years in Minnesota, she struck out with her friend, Donna, to teach in Great Falls. There she met a young lawyer, Gerry Allen, whom she married in June, 1969.
Nancy later continued her education through an extension program from Lessley College. Along with several other Butte teacher friends, she obtained a Master's degree. These friends continued to meet and enjoy one another's company right up to the week of Nancy's death.
Nancy absolutely loved being a teacher in Butte. In fact, Nancy absolutely loved Butte. She served on the Board of Community Concert, heading up membership sales for several years. She was proud of our "Y" and worked out there, regularly, getting great help in training from Connie Traverna, another North Dakota girl.
Nancy was also a faithful member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, particularly enjoying her Fourth Day Ladies on Wednesday mornings. She was a member of Chapter AL PEO and ADK, a teacher philanthropic organization. Nancy believed that the education of young women was a path to make the world a better place.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Steve Kline; niece, Karla Kline; and cousin, Bill Haedt. She is survived by her husband, Gerry; their daughter, Bethany (Rick) Powers; much-loved grandchildren, Kariann and Bradly Thaut; sisters, Eleanor Kline and Kathy Haedt; brothers, Tom, Richard and Jim (Lori) Haedt; special cousin, Mary Haedt, along with dearly loved nieces, nephews and their families.
Visitation will be held at 10 A.M., on Thursday, 9 November 2017, with a service and Celebration of Nancy's life at 11 A.M. in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where Pastor Melissa Engel will officiate. Following the service, a reception will be held the church's fellowship hall.
Like her dear friend, Lynn Dahl, who passed away this past summer, Nancy truly could say, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7).
Published 5-6 November 2017 in the Montana Standard.
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