Nancy was born on September 8, 1944 in Muskegon, Michigan to Vivian and Robert Gelinas. In 1978 she moved to California with her husband Frank. Nancy and Frank, then moved to Alaska for several years, she said “It is the most beautiful place on earth”. She loved taking pictures of all the beautiful places she had been, and talking to others about her time in Alaska. Nancy loved babies and “always wanted one more”. She really enjoyed being outdoors. Nancy loved fishing, hunting, collecting rocks, gardening, flowers, photography, crafts, and reading the Bible. Nancy was also a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses - South Grand Haven Congregation. Nancy will be dearly missed by her children, friends, and family.
Nancy was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Hawkins, and her second husband Frank Barnard; parents Vivian and Robert Gelinas; granddaughter Jodi Ann Luckett (2007); sister Barbara Collins (2016) and husband Robert Collins (2006).
Nancy is survived by children Laura Rose, Donald (Wendy) Hawkins, Mark (Tammy), Tamara (Troy), Daylan (Elyssa), and Wesley (Jennifer); brother Robert (Mary) Gelinas; 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren; As well as, special friends Kay Martin, Anna Vanstratt, Anita Miner, Vickie Tatlock, Barb Zang-Sarah Hunnicut, Jan Zuder, Shirley Green, and special cat Lucas.
There will be a Celebration of Life service at Norman Kruse Park, located at 3205 W. Sherman Blvd. Muskegon, MI 49441. The services will take place on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 1:00 pm.
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