Nancy Lea Looman, 80, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Allegan County Medical Care Community after a long battle with dementia.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Terry Looman; children, Tim and Renee Looman, Jana (Looman) and Robb Blain, and Ryan and Cheryl Looman; grandchildren, Lorin and Robby Blain, Wyatt Looman, and Hunter Looman; brothers, Dale and Jane Bush and Richard and Bobbie Bush; sisters, JoAnn Moore and Sally Joostberns; brother-in-law, Kathy and Bill Looman; sister-in-law, Kay Looman. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, who all adored time spent with her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Besse Bush.
Nancy graduated from Fennville School in 1958 and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University in 1962. From there she taught three years in Rockford Public Schools, then three years at Fennville, where she met and married her husband, Terry, in June of 1965. After teaching early elementary for 27 years at Lawton Elementary School, she and her husband retired to their house on Hutchins Lake, where she substituted at Fennville from time to time and tutored many children in her home.
Nancy was a champion of children and believed in their abilities, big or small. She loved to cook, was an avid reader, and loved picking all the local fruits each season. Nancy enjoyed her retirement with grandkids, nieces, nephews, and neighborhood children canning, playing games, cards, watching Wheel of Fortune, hosting school on the deck, and many sleepovers.
A graveside service will be held at Plummerville Cemetery on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM with a celebration of Nancy's life to follow. Donations in Nancy's name can be made to Allegan County Medical Care Community at 3265 122nd Ave. Allegan, MI 49010. Service Details. Graveside Service
When:
Saturday, June 5th, 2021 1:00pm
Location:
Plummerville Cemetery
Address:
1990 Lakeshore Dr. Fennville, Michigan 49408
Interment Saturday, June 5th, 2021 | 1:00pm
When:
Saturday, June 5th, 2021 1:00pm
Location:
Plummerville Cemetery
Address:
North of junction of 70th St and 120th Ave Fennville, MI 49408