Nancy (Nelson) Hill - Another old friend has passed

Wow, the years have flown old friend.  We were best buds in high school - and even after.  Our favorite line?  "No - it's highway 94, not 94 mph" as we cruised on yet another road trip.  You had your challenges through your life but you overcame them all. I was so proud of you Nancy!

My fondest memory was the road trips we took every weekend. One weekend we took back county roads trying to get to Hayward WI from Richfield MN for some lumberjack days. Every time we stopped for directions they tried to steer us back to the main road, but we persevered and kept on our own path. 3 hours late we arrived to greet your worried parents. They didn't seem TOO surprised when we explained what we'd done. HUG. They were like a second set of parents to me.

Gonna miss you. Although I was banned from ever seeing you again (long story that) I thought of you often and loved your posts and love of your family on FB.  RIP and I'll see you again one day. Say hi to your folks for me.

Obituary for Nancy Ellen Hill

Nancy Ellen Hill (60) of Durand, WI passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI with her family by her side. She was born January 13, 1958 in Richfield, MN; daughter of Harold and Betty (Parker) Nelson. She graduated from Richfield High School. Following graduation she studied accounting in Minneapolis, MN.

In October, 1979, while working at a toy factory, she met Stephen Hill and they shared a bologna sandwich on lunch break. They were married a month later, November 15, 1979 in Red Wing, MN. They have been together ever since and had four children, Melody, Adam, Jennifer and Katherine. In 1986 they moved from south Minneapolis to Durand.

Nancy enjoyed baking cookies and sewing. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She talked with her children every day. Nancy taught Girl Scouts and Sunday school. She was a member of the Durand United Methodist Church which was a big part of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen; daughters, Melody (Alex) Nightingale of Janesville, WI, Katherine (Landon) Beadle of Milwaukee, WI; son, Adam Hill of Dallas, WI; grandchildren, Jayda Hill, Alexys Hill, Abigail Hill, Lucy Hill and Daisy Nightingale; two brothers, Jerry and Jack Nelson, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty (Parker) Nelson; daughter, Jennifer Daul and infant granddaughter, Mildred Daul.

Memorial services will be 10:30 am on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Durand, WI with Pastor Grace Baldridge officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Goodrich Funeral Home in Durand, WI is assisting the family. To express on-line condolences, visit obituaries at www.goodrichfh.com