NANCY WICKSTROM

I am sure by now that you are aware of Nancy's passing this week.





A memorial service to honor Nancy’s life will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, corner of Morse Blvd and CR466, The Villages, at 11:00 am on Monday, January 27, 2014.  Pastor Marcus Pera will preside.  Visitors will be received beginning at 10:00am.  A luncheon will follow the service.

The Villages- Nancy Jo (Stanley)Wickstrom, 68, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, surrounded by her  treasured family.

Born on Aug. 20, 1945 in Madison,WI, Nancy graduated from Madison West High School and earned a teaching degree at UW-Oshkosh.  She married her soul mate, Richard (Wick) Wickstrom on 12/18/71.  She was an art teacher in Madison, WI and Charlotte, NC and named North Carolina Middle School art teacher of the year, a prestigious recognition of her devotion to both teaching and art.  An accomplished artist and highly respected among peers, her colorful art won numerous awards.  She was especially proud to be named artis tof the month in The Villages.  Friends jokingly referred to her as “Weekly Wickstrom” as she was constantly featured in the local newspaper.

As a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Visual Arts Association, Village Art League and many craft clubs, Nancy enjoyed life to the fullest!  She was a multi-talented artist who specialized in collage, abstract and watercolor.  In addition, she was a diehard Packers and Badgers fan, loved to spoil her dogs, and enjoyed long walks- especially on the beach.  She loved dancing in the kitchen to her favorite “hip” music.  Nancy also loved to shop and was not too happy about her recent $0 credit card balance!  Nancy and her husband retired early and traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad.  They had recently returned from a memorable river boat cruise in Europe.  Above all, she was adored by everyone who knew her, especially her husband.  Nancy was his princess!

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard(Wick) Wickstrom of 42 years; sister Sandy (Al Kallal) Stanley;step-brother Jim(Sandy) Stanley; sister-in-laws Rosalie(Attila) Tamasy and Diane Wickstrom; cousin Cheryl(Greg) Hoffman; nieces and nephews John(Carrie)Wickstrom, Ann(Kevin) Lemke, Mike(Jenny) Wickstrom, Kathy(Scott) Craig, Chris(Julie Hughes) Manz, David(Kathleen Browne) Tamasy, Julianne Tamasy,Steven(David Aronstein) Tamasy, Suzanne(Jamie Collins) Tamasy; many great-nieces and nephews; and her precious dog, Biscuit.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Betty Jane and Emerson Stanley, step-brother John Stanley, brother-in-law,Warren Wickstrom, Aunt Millie and Uncle Happy Woolever, Uncle Paul Kubitz and her cherished dogs Mogey, Frisco and Putter.

A memorial service to honor Nancy’s life will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, corner of Morse Blvd and CR466, The Villages, at 11:00 am on Monday, January 27, 2014.  Pastor Marcus Pera will preside.  Visitors will be received beginning at 10:00am.  A luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Villagers for Hospice, Inc., 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.  We are so grateful to the staff at The Villages Hospice House for their loving and compassionate care. 

“Nancy, you painted our life with color, happiness, love and joy each and every day.  We love you and miss you.  You will live forever in our hearts and never be forgotten!”

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH MEETING

Kathy is doing Christmas gift tags. Bring card stock (gift tag size) and any decorative items you might want to add. Kathy is going to have quite a bit to choose from as well. Also bring normal supplies.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH MEETING

At our Jan 14th mtg, Jan Daggett will be doing three Valentine cards.  The charge is $10 per person.

Please bring tweezers, scissors and tape runner.

Also want to remind you that your yearly dues, $10, are due in January.

Hope to see you next Tuesday.
Joyce Stewart

January 14th Meeting

Arangements have been made for Jan Daggett to do our first meeting in January (14th).

She will be doing 3 Valentines at a cost of $10 per participant.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

See you in 2014

Nancy Wick Update

First, I want to tell you about my visit with Nancy yesterday.  Carrie went with me.  When we got there we found Nancy sitting outside in her wheelchair with Wick and Audrey.  What a blessing to see her more upright.  She even held her head up and moved it around once.  I thought she seemed improved from Monday.  More in control of her emotions and fears.  We stayed with her while Wick and Audrey left to take care of Biscuit and run some errands.  They were gone about 3-1/2 hours.  She really didn't get worried and anxious until they'd been gone about 2-1/2 to 3 hours.  So that was much better than on Monday.  I kept telling her how much better she was doing. 

Anyway, now to my request.  Wick told me that they had cleaned out a lot of her art supplies and found several frames from Michaels still in the packaging.  He returned them but without a receipt they only gave him store credit.  So he has a gift card for over $180.  He would like to turn it into cash.  Could you mention this at Sea Breeze on Tuesday night to see if anyone would like to help them by buying it from Wick?  He said he would take $150 for it.  I don't buy much from Michael's but I know others do.  That's a large amount so maybe a few would be willing to go together to buy it from Wick and plan a group shopping trip.  I told Wick I would try to find someone to buy it.  But I won't be there on Tuesday night so I thought maybe you wouldn't mind asking everyone about it. 

Thanks!

Carol

Christmas Party - December 10th

Tuesday, December 10th is our annual Christmas Party at Seabreeze Rec Center at 6:30 PM.

We are having a Pot Luck Dinner.  Following is a list, as a gentle reminder, of what you signed up to bring to our party:

Casseroles:  Florence, Joan, Carrie, Linda and Kathy
Salads:  Shirley and Jan
Desserts:  Mary, Janet and Joyce
Soda:  Suzanne
Paper products:  Geri
We will also be working on a couple of fun projects:
Wendy Kool sent a package with all the items you need to put together a beautiful Christmas card.  
Shirley is putting together a small project -- watch the blog for what you need to bring.
Be sure you have all the usual items, tape, bone folder, ruler etc etc
FYI - Kathy is working on a Christmas project that she wants to present at the second meeting in January.  This will give us a head start for next Christmas so don't pack away all your Christmas items until after that meeting.

December 10th Christmas Party and a small project

In addition to our Christmas party on December 10th we will be doing a small project. 

Origami folded box.

 

Supplies:  1 piece 12x12”  designer paper ( doubled sided not necessary)

                 1 piece 11 3/4 x 11 3/4” designer paper

  Actually any size square will do, making sure the second piece is 1/4” smaller.  Also, if using 12 x 12, make sure it is square.  If not adjust accordingly and make the second piece 1/4” smaller.

 Please also bring the following:

Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Bone Folder
Paper Trimmer