Nancy Sue Thalacker

Nancy was born October 29, 1942 in Anamosa, Iowa. She was the daughter of Leslie Earl and Violet Virginia (Gilmore) Craig. They moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1944, where she attended school.

Nancy married James R. Thalacker, November 26, 1960 in Tripoli, Iowa. She was employed by Farm Bureau Insurance, Oakwood Care Center and Unisys Corporation. She resided in Des Moines, Orange City and Clear Lake, Iowa and spent the last 24 winters in Weslaco Texas.

Nancy enjoyed going to movies, baking, sewing, growing her roses to give away, and helping her family and friends. She prayed for many and had a servants heart.

Nancy is survived by her husband Jim, children James Thalacker (Sara), Deborah Snyders (Joe), David Thalacker (Shellie), Charity Thalacker-Fratila (Adrian). Eight grandchildren Michael, Erich, Emilie, Meredith, Austin, Grace, Emma, Sole; and three great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 29 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, Iowa from 11 am to 5pm. Luncheon will be held at 12 noon and her ashes will be taken to the Thalacker family gravesite in Wisconsin, August 11.

Donations can be made to a “Nancy Thalacker” memorial stone at Siesta Retirement Village by sending contributions to Jim Thalacker at 2712 S International Blvd., Unit 51 Weslaco, TX 78596