Nancy Evelyn Alguire

Nancy Evelyn (Sanborn) Alguire was born in Hubbardston, MI on April 2, 1939. She died in her home in East Lansing, MI on October 30, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Alguire, her parents Evelyn LeRoy and Ellen Sanborn, and her beloved sister, Marilyn Ervin. She is survived by her brothers, Harry and Don Sanborn; daughters, Sara Alguire and Linda Culver; son-in-law, Robert Culver; and grandson, Brogan.

Nancy graduated from Carson City High School and went to work as a clerk typist for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in the Geological Survey. In 1961, she married Sam and moved out of the workforce to raise her two daughters. She spent many years as a homemaker before entering Lansing Community College and earning her associate’s degree in Travel and Tourism in 1985.

Nancy’s greatest passion was travel. She and Sam traveled much of the world. Especially enjoying multiple trips to Australia and New Zealand. She took pride in organizing the most memorable trips possible for clients.

Nancy was a woman of great religious conviction who taught her daughter’s the value of service to others. She and Sam were active members of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church in Lansing for over thirty years. Special thanks to Eastminster Presbyterian Church for welcoming Nancy in 2022 and for providing her with rides to services and a sense of community in her later years.

Nancy was a woman of many talents and interests that included gardening, baking, sewing and knitting. She provided many hand-knitted wash clothes to local charities, family and friends. She was a strong supporter of organizations whose mission was to fight poverty and improve the lives of children. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, the family requests that donation be made to Cass Community Services at https://casscommunity.org

An urn committal will take place on November 6, 2026 at 1 PM at East Plains Cemetery, 4316 N Hubbardston Rd, Pewamo, MI 48873.