"Dear Ernie, Cobe and I send you and your wonderful family our love and affection for you and your loss ...beautiiful Nancy. Lots of memories at DePauw when Jerry and I visited your senior year. Also some times in Phoenix back in the 70s when we arrived in Phoenix. May you be comforted by the Lord. Cobe and Bruce Frobes, Rio Verde, AZ"
In loving memory of
Nancy Caroline Lendrum Modzelewski
July 20, 1937 - November 30, 2021
Nancy Caroline Lendrum Modzelewski passed away on November 30th, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed.
Nancy was born July 20th, 1937 in Champagne, Illinois. She was the daughter of Dorthea and James Lendrum. She had one brother Peter Lendrum. Nancy graduated from DePauw University in 1959. She majored in education with a minor in psychology and music and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Nancy met her husband Ernest Modzelewski at Depauw University and they were married on June 10th, 1959. They moved from Chicago Heights, Illinois to Phoenix, Arizona on October 1st, 1961 where they raised 4 daughters; Lisa, Karen, Melinda and Pamela.
Nancy enjoyed many activities, such as working with the Goodwill, the Phoenix Cotillion and the Visiting Nurses. She loved crafts, all animals (especially bunnies) bowling, traveling with Ernie and friends and playing the piano. She was passionate about donating to the Phoenix Humane Society where she volunteered her time. She also made a special trip with Ernie to Best friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah.
Nancy had many wonderful lifelong friends that were dear to her heart. She was an incredible, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband Ernie, her 4 daughters; Lisa, Karen, Melinda and Pamela, 2 son-in-laws; Joe and Kyle, 9 grandchildren, Lauren, Aleks, Elsa, Jack, Bella, Pete, Sam, Nick, Isabelle, 3 great grandchildren; Davis, Levi and Micah and her beloved dog Sasha.
In Lieu of flowers Nancy would love any donations to go to the Phoenix Humane Society
Tributes
"Dear Ernie, What a blessing you have been to each other for decades, evident by all the fruits of your relationship. May you find comfort in those memories, take joy in your family, and know that you are eternally loved by Nancy and your Creator. You were a blessing in my life, and I pray for your peace. Guy Mikkelsen"
"Ernie and family, Sending condolences to all for your loss. God bless you. Jess Moreno, Beatitudes, Phoenix Country Club, bartender & delivery staff"
"Our dear friend Nancy, Our heart breaks seeing your obituary in the paper. We thought we would go on forever celebrating New Years Eve for so many years, going to Goodwill and washing dishes, bowling, camping and fishing up at Lake Powell. We had so many laughs over the years. We will always think of you with love and we know your family will miss you forever. Rest in peace and as we say in German, Auf Wiedersehen (We will meet again)."