OBITUARY FOR NANCY AMBLE

Nancy Lou Osen Sherwood Amble, 67, of Lansing, IA passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, June 20, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born September 29, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to Edward and Dorothy (Lundberg) Osen. Nancy graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1959. Nancy married Dave Amble August, 1970, in Las Vegas, NV. Nancy worked in secretarial and bookkeeping at Honeywell in Poway, CA, Goodyear in York, PA, HW Miller in Iola, KS, and Regal China in Antioch, IL.

Nancy loved her family and friends dearly, and enjoyed every minute spent with them. She was so proud of the many accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Nancy loved spending time with her grandchildren, who she thought were outstanding.

Nancy loved spending time on the Mississippi River. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, traveling, church, and she loved her annual trips to Florida with her special friend Mike.

Nancy was an active and dedicated member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lansing.

Nancy is survived by two sons, George (Alina) Sherwood, of Frisco, TX, Scott (Jennifer) Sherwood of Spring Grove, IL, stepsons David (Joan) Amble of Darien, CT, Gary (Lori) Amble of Shawnee, KS, Dr. Paul (Marge) Amble of Guilford, CT, and stepdaughter Congresswoman Michele (Marcus) Bachmann of Stillwater, MN; 14 grandchildren Jack and Sam Sherwood, Susan (Mike) Higgins and Catherine Amble, Kirsten and Tyler Amble, Cavin, Sara, and Dylan Amble, Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, and Sophia Bachmann; two brothers Clarence (Sharon) Osen of St. Paul, MN, Gary (Sue) Osen of Ham Lake, MN; two sisters Doris Greene of Chisago City, MN, and Carol (Don) LeVasseur of Center City; special friend Mike Dagnon; special friends Ernie and Wanda Davidson, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dave Amble, August 5, 2003; brother-in-law Jack Greene; and sister-in-law Mary Osen.

A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at 1pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Lansing, IA. Pastor Laura Gentry will officiate.

Memorials, in Nancy’s name, may be made to support ongoing research for cystic fibrosis. This was an issue that was close to Nancy’s heart. Donations may be sent to Darci Greene, 15480 Furuby Road, Center City, MN, 55012.

Click here to read the sermon from Nancy's funeral.