Nancy was a lifelong caregiver, extending far beyond her immediate family. She was born on May 10, 1936, in Gowanda, NY to Joseph and Anne Rupp. She graduated from nursing school in Rochester NY, earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, and was a registered nurse her entire life. She served in the communities of Des Moines, Iowa, Holland Hospital, Ottawa County Health Department, and Evergreen Commons Day Center in Holland, MI. She was a woman of strong faith and excelled in her role as a partner in nurturing communities of faith with her husband. She was an avid reader, puzzler, and volunteer. She was a longtime member of Hope Church and loved integrating nature into her faith. She was mom and grandma Rock to all and was loved dearly. Her hugs were legendary.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley A. Rock, and son-in-law, James Schulze.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa J. Rock; Amy Rock Conway & Gregrory Conway; Julie R. Rock; grandchildren, Terri Conway, and Jack Conway; sister, Bonnie (Martin) Price; brothers-in-law, Donald (Louise) Rock; James (Pat) Rock; Edward Rock; Robert (Karen) Rock, Danny (Marie) Rock; sister-in-law, Mary (Paul) Mandigo; brother-in-law, Peter (Sheila) DeLongchamp; and numerous cousins.
Visitation with the family is 3:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Hope Church, 77 West 11th St. Holland, MI 49423, and again Monday at the church from 10:00-11:00 am just prior to the memorial service.
Memorial services are at 11:00 am on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Hope Church, with Rev. Gordon Wiersma officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Nancy’s honor to the Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56th Street Holland, MI 49423, https://outdoordiscovery.org/ or Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Drive, Holland, MI, 49423, https://www.communityactionhouse.org/.
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