Nancy Mary Weimer Belden Jaretsky

Nancy is survived by her husband Robert Jaretsky, by her four children, and their families, Melissa Belden, Dawn Meyn, Heather Milling, and James Belden. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, and one step grandchild, as well as seven great-grandchildren, all of whom she counted among her greatest joys and lasting legacy.

Nancy developed her inherent passion for horses and nature, combining natural talent with self-taught skills, to become a one-of-a-kind artist. Utilizing and inventing multiple media, and inspired by her interest in Native American culture, her sculptures, paintings and other original works of art, were inspiring and award-winning. Her stature in the equine art world led to many accolades, publications, and awards, while she enjoyed her role in organizations such as the American Academy of Equine Art and the NJ Equine Artists Association.

Nancy will always be remembered for her quiet determination, sensitive heart, and innate kindness. She surrounded herself with animals of all kinds, often nursing pets and other foundlings to health, and she taught these sensibilities to all around her. Her family was as dear to her heart as is the love that we all still hold for her in ours. Only the beautiful memories and quiet comfort she provided in life will outlast the sorrow of her departure.

A respectful Celebration of Life gathering will be held for family and friends of Nancy during Saturday, March 15 from 12-4pm at the Stillwater Firehouse, 929 Stillwater Rd, Newton, NJ 07860.

In Nancy's memory the family encourages support of agencies that provide benefits for the things she loved such as animal welfare, art, and history. One for example is Saving Americas Mustangs www.savingamericasmustangs.org or American Wild Horse Foundation https://www.americanwildhorsefoundation.org/donate. Condolences may be offered to the family below.