Nancy Roberts Obituary

Dear Betsy and Family,
We will continue to lift you up in prayer. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was an amazing woman. I recall the stories Lee and Marcia would share about your mom. How much fun they had! Thank you for being such a good friend to Lee. Your kindness when our Chris went to be with the Lord really touched my heart. Thank you for your sweet spirit. Now we know that your Mom and Chris are having a blast in Heaven! And we'll join them there someday! Stay close to Jesus!

Love,
Linda Gooding

I served with Nancy on the ARC board for 20 years. My wife.Janet & I had a most memorable trip with her and Tom literally around the world.We visited ARC progams in Thailand, Cambodia, and Africa, with a 3-day stop in Munbai touring slum children neighborhoods. Our sympathies to her family, she will always be on our list of unforgettable friends. Janet and Don Conley

I met Aunt Nancy Years ago when I was married to her nephew Dan Hooker. She was so sweet and fun to be around. My son Timmy M.Hooker loved her deeply.She was so generous. She allowed him and his family to stay in her home durring this past holiday when they were visiting his dad in Florida.Thank you Aunt Nancy for having enough love to go around.

My sincerest condolences to Nancy's family and friends. I first met her in DeKalb through her close friends, my brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Dawn Diedrich, and then in NIU-Lifelong Learning Institute, where she was a frequent participant. Her cheerful disposition and smiling face will be missed.

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU BETSY AND FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

Such a beautiful & uplifting Memorial Service. Nancy would be very pleased. Nancy will be missed. She and Tom have always been very loyal and supportive friends

sorry to say we did not have the chance to know nancy as long as most people but we did have 18 months with her. we surprised the congregation with our surprise wedding in nov. 2006 and nancy got the biggest kick of being there on that day. and each time we were happy to see nancy on sundays.

I remember Nancy Bittinger fondly from my seven years in Market Research at Leo Burnett, in the late 60's and early 70's. She was a sweet lady. Reading about her after Burnett years makes me wish we'd kept in touch.
My condolences to her family and friends. She touched the lives of many and will live on in her children and grandchildren, and in the hearts of minds of many.

My sympathy to the Bittingers and the Roberts families. Nancy was such a wonderful, amazing person. She was a dear friend of my late sister and brotherinlaw, Marge and Tuck Faulkner, and my friend too. We played tennis & bridge together and attended meetings like the benefits for the Am.Refugee Com. Also, my dad, Cyril Cook, built the Bittinger's house on Duane St. in Glen Ellyn. I've always admired her so much! My husband Dave and I send our condolences.

Carol Cook Woods

Aunt Nancy had one of the most incredible hearts of anyone that I have ever known. She loved so many people and touched so many lives. She had the ability to make each individual feel like they were the most important person in the world. She touched my life in a deep way and I am forever changed. I am praying for all of the family as they grieve this loss.

I met Nancy through my wife Linda who has worked for the Roberts family for the last 21 years. Through Linda's employment with Nancy, I have had a unique opportunity to see the impact she made in this world. Her generosity and compassion spanned continents, changed many lives and inspired countless others to care.
I always felt like family when I was with Nancy and she treated Linda and our son Ryan the same.
I will miss her smile, her energy and her endless love for humanity. To get an opportunity to meet a person such as Nancy comes along all too seldom.
Thank you Nancy for giving me that rare opportunity.

I want to extend my hand into the circle of friendship that surrounds Nancy.



I have only known Nancy for a few years, but a few years have certainly been long enough for me to know the amazing spirit that was her essence.



Nancy’s humanity echoes throughout the programs of ARC. She used ARC as a conduit to touch countless lives and to extend hope to thousands of people around the world.



I know what she leaves behind and I know the seeds she has sown that will forever be her legacy.



Nancy will live on through her gifts to mankind.



When the world wasn’t looking, Nancy always was.



We will miss her very much.



Most Sincerely,

Susan Fink
American Refugee Committee International

Please know others share in your memory of someone very dear.

Betsy & Family,
My heart aches for you. Memories are the legacy of God's love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Betsy, Carl and all Nancy's family. Mother's are very very special as you well know. Nancy was a most vibrant human being and will always be remembered as that person. Since I work at Founders Library, I did have occasional chats with her when she came in and always asked about all of you. A wonderful mother and person will be forever loved.

Tom, Julie, Eric, Cary, Anthony, and family,

I am so sorry to hear of "Neena's" death. I don't know that I have ever heard a granddaughter talk so much about and so highly of her grandmother. She was an amazing woman, and her memory will live on forever. I have heard so many wonderful stories about Nancy, and have her to thank for some of my own stories and memories. My thoughts, prayers, and heart are with all of you.

Love ~ Becca

I remember Nancy as one of the cool mom's of the neighborhood. She wasn't worried that there was some dirt behind my ears and always made me feel more grown-up than I really was.

Of course I remember the holiday picnics and shaving cream pie fight between Nancy and Chuck Jones. I thought that was really out-rageous for adults to act that way...spontaneous and light-hearted.

As a daughter of a kindred spirit to Nancy, (my Dad, Tom Hoffman) I know what an empty spot you all have in your hearts right now.

Nancy was cool, she was fun but most of all she was inspiring. With love, Beth Hoffman

Fred and I send our deepest sympathies to all. Nancy was a long time good friend to our family. I feel most fortunate to have visited recently with her. She proudly shared family photos of her 80th birthday...on her cell phone. A delightful smile will be missed. Sincerely, Fred and Karen Rhynders

I was very sorry to hear the news about Nancy. I have fond memories of her in Glen Ellyn and in DeKalb. She was always so gracious and welcoming. My condolences to her children.

My sympathy to the Roberts family. Nancy was a lovely friend and we will always remember the good times we had together.

"Meekness in itself is nothing else than a true knowing and feeling of a man's self as he is.Any man who truly sees and feels himself as he is must surly be meek."
Nancy is that and more.She will always be with us in spirit. Nancy you are The MOST wonderful WOMAN and HUMAN BEING We have EVER known.
We TRULY LOVE YOU!
The Staff Of South Bar Club,Harbour Island Bahamas.
Shelly Saunders
Consuela Saunders
Romell Percentie
Libby Davis
Lamone Bowles
Neka Thompson
Cherene Green
Pam Cleare
Stephanie Burns
Dudlitha Cleare
Raquel Roberts
Carolyn Carey
Chalot Diejuste
Henry Mareus
Johannes Etienne
Kevin Johnson
Micheal Wells
Oreste Atilus
Winslo Barry

Mike and family, My sympathy to you and the extended Roberts family. Your mom was a great lady and I will always remember the good times we had while she was alive. My best to your family.

My sympathy to Nancy's family. She was a great neighbor, so full of life. Her home--and her heart--were always open.

OUR SYMPATHY TO THE BARKER/ BITTINGER/ROBERTS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF NANCY. TO KNOW HER WAS TO BE HER FRIEND. WITH NANCY EVERY TIME YOU SAW HER WAS AN OCCASION. SHE WILL BE CELEBRATED FOR HER SHARING, GIVING AND ENCOURAGING LIFE.
GARY AND PAT CORDES

We extend our sympathies to Nancy's family, children and grandchildren. What a strange world without Nancy Roberts.
Nell and Gary Beil

Aunt Nancy as she said always was my "great aunt" . In my heart and in the hearts of those who knew her, our sadness will soon be changed to joy from her memory. She was my best friend, my Great Aunt, and the kindess person you would ever meet. I'm glad that we know that she is up in heaven with my Nana.

Nancy popped up several times in my life and each one was a pleasure. From going to a Cubs game with her and David in '72 or '73 (I forget) to working at her bookstore...more after that. What a philanthropic and fun lady. We'll surely miss her.

Aunt Nancy's generous spirit, open mind, passionate caring, and lively personality will be an inspiration to us all. We will miss her and will
also celebrate her life and many gifts to so many people.

John, James, Leslie Barker

Nancy referred to me as her "Little Brother" even though I'm not so little anymore. Nancy as my "big Sister" is the one that is bigger than life, as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, and will remain as a Big Sister to a big world she loved so much!

I will miss Nancy very much especially our walks on the beach at Oceanside. She was always fun and I would like to give her one last chocolate from Fannie Mae

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Nancy's death. She was an integral part of the old neighborhood gang that "grew up together" in Glen Ellyn. What great times we shared in the 1950s and 60s!

I will forever remember Nancy for her loving heart that she so generously opened to give of her time, talent and treasure to a wounded world, her gift for making everyone comfortable, her engaging smile and her ability to laugh at herself.

Dear Nancy, you will be greatly missed.

May God's Peace be with the Barker, Bittinger and Roberts Families.

Marilyn Hoffman
Susan Hoffman
Beth Hoffman
Chris Lynam

A fine lady. Condolences to her family.

Prayers of peace and comfort to the family. Nancy's quiet but effective community leadership will be sorely missed.

A woman who showed us all what it really means to live your life to the fullest. I am so happy I had a chance to know her. What a wonderful women .

nancy was a force for good in the world and we all can follow her example of caring for others. she was also a whole lot of FUN to be around - -like on boxing day festivities last december in the bahamas!

i'll treasure the conversations we enjoyed and her infectious laugh.

our sympathies to all her extended family on their loss.

allen and sherry steinbock

I will always remember Nancy's "open door" policy, inviting personality her beautiful charisma and charm! Keep that spirit alive!

Nancy's sense of adventure, her acceptance of diverse people & ideas, and her wonderful sense of humor made her a great teacher to all of us. We feel very fortunate to have known her.

Betsy and family-
I'm so sorry for your loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

We are deeply saddened by Nancy's passing. To say that she meant so much to so many is an understatement. We saw her kindness and willingness to give of herself first hand with our own family as she lovingly did what she could to help our mother through her long 13 year battle with cancer. We grieve with you for the loss you all share. Please know that the wonderful smile of Nancy's brought joy into the lives of so many people, her heart was lined with love, and you, her family, and all of us were blessed to have known her. We will forever be touched by a remarkable woman who never stopped giving of herself. God bless you all - Nancy is in heaven catching up on old news with our Mom!

Our deepest sympathy to the family. We will always remember Nancy's smile and her engaging personality.

You are in our thoughts and prayers, Nancy will be missed, not only by her family, but also by her many, many friends. Peace and love.

Nancy's loving spirit and warm heart were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was fun-loving and a joy to be around. Her happy smile and generous spirit will always be remembered. We will miss her.

My sincere sympathy to all the members of the family.

Countless people know Nancy as the one who was there with her hand extended when they needed it the most. What a gift from God, to learn from her example to love, care, and accept one another. Words this side of heaven can not decribe our gratitude to God for sending her to us.

On behalf of the board, staff, and residents of Hope Haven, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Nancy's family. It was a priviledge to work with Nancy, and to experience first hand her commitment to equality, justice and social responsibility. She opened her heart, and even her home to the homeless in our community. At pool parties she would host, she treated the residents of Hope Haven like honored guests. Her special sense of kindness and grace was rare, and will be truly missed.
To me, she was a mentor and dear friend. Rest in peace Nancy, you left this world a better place.
Lesly Wicks
Executive Director, Hope Haven

What a blessing to have known Nancy. As the first adult of influence in my life outside of my parents and grandparents, her wit, beauty, energy, delight in life, and openness impressed me in kindergarten and still now 50 years later. I offer my deepest condolences to everyone in the family. Nancy's legacy is left in hearts all around the world. She made a difference, and she loved you all very much.

March16th
My sympathies go out to all the families. She will be missed. She always had that happy smile on her face.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the entire family.

I'm so very sorry.

Nancy was always ready with a great laugh and a strong willingness to be of help. We will miss her.

Nancy Roberts was the best Aunt in the world. She will be greatly missed