Nancy Ann Shands Birch Run, Michigan Obituary

Nancy Ann Shands

<p><br></p><p>SHANDS, Nancy Ann – of Birch Run, age 76, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her residence. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run, Michigan. Rev. Carol J. Freeland officiating. Cremation to follow. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Nancy was born October 16, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Polin) Obendorfer. She grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and graduated from Arthur Hill high School with the class of 1964. On November 9, 1984 she married David Shands in Saginaw, Michigan. Prior to her retirement in 2006, Nancy worked for Delphi-Gm as an Assembly Worker with 30 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, making jewelry, and rummaging at thrift stores. Nancy loved traveling to Florida with her husband in the winters and hunting for seashells on the beach.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Surviving are: Husband, David Shands; Children, Raymond Fowler Jr., Kim (Lance) Mack, Todd Fowler, Marc (Bridget) Shands, David (Lisa) Shands II, Brian (Anna) Shands, Jonathan (Kristy) Shands; 19 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; Siblings, JoAnn Doyle, Don (Jennifer) Ludwick, Ronald (Sharon) Minar; God-Daughter, Sandy Streets; Brother in law, Jim Simmons; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a Special “Thank You” to Elara Hospice. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Dorothy (Joseph) Minar, Kenneth Obendorfer; Son, Eric Shands; Siblings, Charles Gilman, Mary Dronitsky, Sherry Simmons. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>O'Guinn Family Funeral Home&nbsp;<br></p><p>Birch Run Chapel</p><p>989-624-9342</p>
October 16, 1946 - November 24, 202210/16/194611/24/2022
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Mary Simmons
November 30, 2022
So sorry to hear of Nancy passing. We went to elementary school together.She actually graduated the same year and from the same high school as my husband. Her sister Sherry actually was our sister-in-law. Hopefully the 3 of them are enjoying fun in Heaven.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
Rochelle Gilmer
November 29, 2022
Nancy and I worked together for many years at Delphi, our family will be lifting her family up in prayers , Rochelle Gilmer Plant 3
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The Lewandowski Family
November 29, 2022
With loving memories of Nancy Shands, our warmest condolences. Nancy will remain in our hearts forever.

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Anglau Popielarz
November 26, 2022
Hawaiian graduation vacation with the girls! Sounded so easy! I’ll always remember spending that vacation with you but most of all that laugh!!!! It was contagious!!!! We know you’ll remember now!