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Nancy Sherer Obituary

Sherer, Nancy Frink died of cancer gracefully at home on August 31, attended by her husband of 38 years, David H. Sherer. Nancy received her MFA from Washington University in 1974 and continued making art until her death. Nancy and her family lived in Winnetka for 20 years until recently moving to Evanston. During that time, she was active in the community and taught yoga, founding Yoga For Every Body in Glencoe before her illness. A memorial service will be held at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth IL on Thursday September 10 at 3:00, with reception to follow at the church. Contributions in Nancy's name may be made to The Nature Conservancy, 8 South Michigan Ave, Chicago IL 60603.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 9, 2009.

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Nicole & Nancy

April 20, 2010

We are so sad to just hear of this tremendous loss. Nancy was a beautiful spirit, and she will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to have met her.

Bonnie Donaghy

September 11, 2009

Dear Nancy, I am going to miss seeing you around the art studio. We were just getting to know each other and had a lot in common. I am so sorry you were so sick and I had no idea exactly how sick you were.
I will also miss all of the fun conversations we used to share.
Love, Bonnie

September 9, 2009

Dear Dave:

All of us at Colonnade were very sorry to hear about your loss and we express our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris Gillock, Colonnade Advisors, Chicago IL

Karyn Lutz

September 8, 2009

Dave, You and I have lost the loves of our lives. Maybe our two wonderful people are somehow together in the heavens above. That would warm my broken heart. May you find the strength to remember all the good times that you shared. I wish you comfort during this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sarah Ross

September 7, 2009

A good friend, a strong support, a true and honest spirit--you were taken from us much too soon.

Barbara Wick

September 5, 2009

To David and all of Nancy's family, particularly the sons she so cherished, we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences.

Nancy and I became acquainted through the Cancer Wellness Center's Spirituality Group and shared many lively and heartfelt discussions, as well as many times of laughter and poignancy reflecting on our cancer journeys. I always found her honesty, her openness, her self perception refreshing and inspiring, and will deeply miss those times.

Somehow I always thought she was going to drive the cancer demon away and am so very sorry that that did not happen.

ellen goldberg

September 5, 2009

nancy, you were always a joy to be around, i will remember your smile. ellen goldberg

September 4, 2009

Dave,
My husband and I have been praying for you and your family. May God give you the strength you need.
Sandy and Rob Herrera

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