Nina Ann Nygard

Nina Ann Nygard, 63, passed away at her home in Longmont, Colorado on August 14, 2018. Nina was born December 22, 1954 to Frank Nygard and Anita Tomei Nygard in Branford, CT. Nina was raised in Stony Creek, CT. In 1983, Nina and her sister Cholan moved to Colorado. Nina began working for Boulder County Department of Social Services in 1984 and worked there until her retirement in 2011.All who knew Nina will say she was the best cook and baker. Nina was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time at the Longmont Public Library. Nina was also a supporter of Colorado Public Radio and NPR.Nina was a wonderful person to spend time with and she gave the best hugs.Nina was preceded in death by her mother Anita and sister Cholan. Nina is survived by her father Frank Nygard of Branford, Connecticut, brother Christian (Marchelle) of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and their three children, Noah, Christin, and Nicole. She is also survived by her godson Matthew (Shelby) Zavala and their daughter Chl , dear friends John and Lina Zavala of Longmont, JB and Linda Ozuna, Bella and Annie of Aurora, Pete and Angel Barajas, DJ and Alexus of Longmont, and Mercdes (Fernando) Quiroz and Leo and Laura Durocher and their son Paolo of Boulder, and Sandra Reade of Raleigh, North Carolina. Cremation has been entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. A celebration of Nina's life will be Friday August 24, 2018 at 4:30 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Miryam Hammond officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Born to Read program at 1500 9th Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.