of Gregory, MI.  Nancy, age 87, died unexpectedly on Saturday September 16, 2017 at her home with her husband at her side. She was born March 30, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John George and Mary (Cheney) Haas.

On December 27, 1947 she married John M. Tandy. While John was in the United States Army, they spent twenty years living and traveling throughout the U. S. and Europe with their family. Upon their return from Frankfurt, Germany they inherited the Glenn Centennial farm on Hankerd Rd.. Gregory, Michigan. Here she began her love of gardening which she enjoyed her entire life.

She retired from the Xerox Corporation in 1992.

She was an active member of the North Lake United Methodist Church, where she served on many committees. She was a vital part of the church and its charitable programs. She also did mission work in Costa Rico. She was a member of the Dexter Historical Society, the Chelsea Women’s Club, and a volunteer at Faith in Action. While in Tucson, Arizona where they spent their winters, Nancy collected toys and clothing for a Mexican orphanage for many years.

She was an accomplished seamstress and needle pointer. She enjoyed genealogy and spent many hours researching her family history.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years John M. Tandy. She was a loving mother to her son John M. (Diane) Tandy II, of North Lake, and her four daughters, Karin (Tom) Hall of Bethlehem, Pa., Nannette Tandy of North Lake, Mary (Jeff) Bust of Chicago, Il., and Jennifer (Jim) Szamecki of Clearwater, Fl., and adoring grandmother to nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.

   A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 30, 11:00 am at North Lake United Methodist Church, 14111 North Territorial Road, Chelsea, MI, with Rev. Todd Jones officiating.  Private burial will be at the North Lake Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 10 am to 11 am. Memorial contributions may be made to North Lake United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel.

 

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