Nancy F. Collier
October 7, 1941 ~ February 26, 2025
Age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Ruth Thury; son, Timmy Granna; stepson, Tim Collier; granddaughter, Amber Wittstruck; brother, Tony Thury. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Gene M. Collier; Susan (Roland) Edgington, Steve Granna, Candi (Craig) Mausolf, Geno Collier, Barb (Cliff) Wittstruck, Shari (George) Dziki; grandchildren, Mike, Vern, Michelle, Tyler, Zack, Dustin, Chip, Casey, Angie, Justin, Cory, John, Nathon, Jeremy, Nick, Jennifer, Josh, Casi, Autum, Ashly, 37 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; so many more family members & friends.
Her and Gene lived on Big Marine Lake, in Marine on The St. Croix for over 47 years together. They loved fishing, hunting and traveled all over the states. Nancy loved her crocheting and made sure that every Christmas everyone had a new pair of slippers, whether they needed them or not. Almost every grandchild born got a blanket made by her. She most enjoyed spending time with her grandkids who all adored her! She loved her roses, and gardening. She loved her birthday trips to Duluth. And scrapbooking weekends. She drove school bus for 23 years. She never has an accident. She had the same route for most of those years and drove many of her kids from kindergarten to graduation. Many cried when she retired.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wed., March 12th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at The Church of St. Peter, Forest Lake MN. Private interment will be held later.
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My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of Nancy. My heart aches for you and with you.
I love you – a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck!
With loving memories of “Nancy Collier”, Nancy was a loving person and will be missed by all! Cheers to Nancy!Rest in Peace…
I’m so sorry to hear this,sending our love Gene.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and a great neighbor.
Gonna miss you every day for the rest of my life! Thank you for being an amazing grandma to us all!
“I love you more “. After every I love you to mom she would say “ I love you more. “
I Remember ALOT of great times at the lake, camping boating and just hanging out with family and friends. The BEST times were XMAS with everyone and getting the SLIPPERS she made for ALL of US. I STILL have some of mine and wear them to bed in the winter. Thank you Nancy. Your stepdaughter CANDACE NOW RIP .
Nancy’s Scrapbooking Group: Bonnie O’Brien, Kristy Weisser, Stacy Frater, Brittany Schuerman, Brenda Schuerman, Kathy Ballard, and Michele Dahm
I loved spending time up at the house on Big Marine. She always made me feel loved. Sharing story’s laughing . ALWAYS HUGS AND KISSES. And yes she always said I LOVE YOU MORE. . .. I love and miss you more!mom. Your youngest daughter, Shari
We will miss you always. Forever in our hearts.
I remember how happy she was that someone was finally as short as she was when Aleah and I visited. We had a good laugh about it. She had a great sense of humor and will be missed dearly ❤️
From Kya: She was the one who kept the whole entire family together. She was perfect and sometimes could be goofy. She was the best grandma!
She was an amazing person. We enjoyed talking to her both at our home and after mass. She will be missed! -The Poyerd Family
She loved her loons, and making slippers for xmas. Also a peppermint schnaps around the bonfire!
I will always remember the first time Nancy let me cook in “her kitchen”.
Thanks for teaching us how to record mass and for driving our kids on the school bus.
Nancy had unconditional love for everyone. Our kids borrowed movies from Nancy’s video collection.
Great lady & neighbor.
Nancy never stopped giving me a hard time about whatever she wanted & I loved her for it.
Our children rode Nancy’s bus – She always asked about them as they’re all grown up.
Best neighbor, Nancy!!
Dear Gene & Family – So very sorry for your great loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time!
So sorry to hear about the passing of Nancy. Sending you love, hugs, & peace knowing she is with Jesus.
Sorry for the loss of your mother.
Nancy was such a fun person. She will be so missed!
Nancy’s Family, When sorrow overcomes and hides all happiness from sight remember where there are shadows there also must be light. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to known Nancy and to have enjoyed our times together. Our precious memories will always remain. Thanks for sharing a wonderful lady! Our condolences to your family.
Gene, Sue, Mary, and family, There are no words that can help ease your loss of Nancy. We have good memories of the cruises we took together. Spending time in Ely, scrapbooking, and traveling. Keep her memory alive in sharing her story. We are so sorry. Lots of hugs and payers.
So sorry for your loss! Much love
Many hugs and prayers. Such a wonderful lady Nancy was. It was a pleasure to know her.
Always remember: “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal”.
We are so sorry for your loss! All our love
Dear Gene & Family, We are sorry for your loss!
Thank you, Grandma, for your endless love and support over all these years. It’s a rare blessing to have had my grandma in my life for 45 years, and I truly feel blessed. The impact you’ve made on my heart will never fade. You were, without a doubt, the best. I love you more than words can say and will miss you more than I can even imagine.
To the family of Nancy Collier,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one, Nancy. I know that she was a beacon of love and strength for your family.
I’m sending prayers for peace and comfort to you all. Losing a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, or friend is a loss that makes your heart ache. I hope you find solace in knowing that she is, once again, together with Tim and other beloved family and friends.
Let the sweet memories of Nancy’s love and life bring you strength in the days ahead. May God’s sheltering arms wrap around you giving peace to your hurting hearts.
Especially to you, Sue. Though all of life’s ups and downs you and Roland have always been there to support me and come to my aide whenever needed. You’ve shared your “daughter duties” with me and for that, I am forever grateful. Nancy was proud to call you her daughter as am I.
With heartfelt condolences,
Dianne Granna
My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of Nancy. My heart aches for you and with you.
Mom, what do I say, your my mom. You’ve always been by my side, my strength, teacher, caregiver, guide, inspiration, friend. You gave me a strong faith in God. Even though I lost it for awhile, it was always there. You taught me to believe in myself. Helped me everyday, whether you knew it or not. I always knew you would drop everything at a moment’s notice to come to me, know matter what. Your love for my kids and all your grandkids was so beyond measure. Your whole face would light up the moment they would walk into the room.
How can I mourn for you when I know your at peace. You are HOME with our Father, your mom and dad, Tony, and expectably Timmy! Barb told me she smelled cigarette smoke in your room the morning you passed. I immediately knew Tim came to take you home. Thank you Timmy!
I’m sorry for all the heartache I know I caused you through the years. I love you and will miss you everyday, I will always hear you telling me, “I love you more.”
Thank you Michelle for the great Christmas gift of the train ride up the northshore with mom and dad. It was a great day!
everyday is filled with waves of many different emotions but it feels like being hit by a train every time I remember that it is real.. even though it still doesn’t feel like it. there’s so much I could say about her, so many stories to share.. I could talk about how she always made me feel special and loved deeply but no words can do it justice. being around family and her not being there feels wrong, it’s obvious someone’s missing. I miss her singing a bushel and a peck to me every single time I left her house, holding my hands or my arms while she swayed or did a little dance with a big smile. I think about her when I eat cheerios, when I make my bed the way she does out of habit ((she was verrrry particular)) I think about her when I see myself in the mirror and when I see my mom or my grandma, when I’m crafting or doing photography.. honestly I think about her everyday even before she passed. I’ll forever be grateful for the time we had together 💜
Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
The Priests, Deacons and Parishioners of the Church of Saint Peter offer you our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow.
As you mourn the death of your loved one, know that you and your family are remembered in our prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Father Bodin, Father Abbott, Deacon Houle, Deacon L’Allier, Deacon Damiani, Staff & People at St. Peter’s Parish.
God is our refuge and strength…
Psalm 46:1