Nancy M. Kark

Nancy was born April 27, 1928 in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was the daughter of Dewey Karchner McDivitt and Mildred Tice Wolven. She attended Poughkeepsie schools and graduated from New Paltz State Teacher's College in 1950.

She was a former teacher at the Poughkeepsie Day Nursery, Wheaton Park. On June 23, 1955, at the Dutch Reformed Church she married Wallace L. Kark who pre-deceased her in February 2005. They resided in Poughkeepsie and later in Tannersville, Greene County, NY. She was a girl scout leader for Troop 5 and volunteered with Meals on Wheels for many years in Poughkeepsie and later in the Town of Hunter. Knitting and hiking were two of her favorite activities. She was a member of Gloria Dei Episcopal Church in Palenville, NY and attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pflugerville.

Survivors include her daughter Jeanne Garde, son-in-law Steven Garde and grandson Alex Garde all of Texas, a step-daughter Vicky J. Kark of New York, several cousins, and many close friends.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family and announced at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr. Harris S. Rose MD, the staff of the ER and 4East at North Austin Medical Center, the staff of the Pflugerville Care Center and Lighthouse Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Nancy during her illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 8701 North Mopac, Suite 420

Austin, Texas 78759 or Tannersville Rescue Squad, PO Box 562, Tannersville NY 12485.

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