Nancy Zacharias
ZACHARIAS - Nancy (Wall) Zacharias passed peacefully at 1:30 am on June 18th, 2022, at the age of 65, in the Kindersley hospital holding her husband Jake’s hand, surrounded by family. Even though we know she is with our Lord and Saviour, it leaves a hole in many hearts that can’t be filled. Her ‘Celebration of Life’ was held at the Flaxcombe Hall on Thursday June 23. She was laid to rest in the Flaxcombe cemetery.
Nancy’s battle with cancer began as an emergency surgery (02/20/22) to remove an undiagnosed brain tumor. She faced many hurdles as things quickly progressed. Though it was very difficult, she never complained, maintaining her sense of humour through each day. Nancy’s family/friends are incredibly grateful for the extra time spent creating more cherished memories, including her youngest son, Ryan & his wife Morgan’s wedding.
Born in Chihuahua, Mexico on April 14, 1957, Nancy moved with her family to Frogmore, Ontario, at age 3. As she grew up attending Houghton School, she also worked at McConnells Nursery, Tillsonburg tobacco fields, and vegetable gardens. She was baptized at age 18, living her life with a strong faith in God. She met Jake in Ontario, November of 1973. Jake and Nancy got married in Aberdeen, SK in December of 1976. They settled in Flaxcombe, SK.
In 1986, they moved from Flaxcombe to Big River to pursue their dream of farming. Jake cleared the land, built the house & barn & started growing the farm. It was a great way to raise their kids, and they made life-long friends. Friends stopped by almost nightly, playing cards, drinking coffee & enjoying mom’s baking, sometimes until dawn. Many adventures were had on that farm before moving back to Flaxcombe in 1996.
Over the years, Nancy enjoyed many hobbies, concerts, and events, and spent a great deal of time gardening, cooking, baking, and preserving food. She helped her husband Jake run his roofing and construction business, doing the administration side of things. Later, she managed their “Prairie Trailer Sales” business in Flaxcombe. She often helped others in the community, donating time and funds to organizations close to her heart.
Nancy was truly a homemaker in every sense of the word. Over the years, Jake & Nancy took joy in hosting many meals, fish fries and BBQs for friends and family. Jake & Nancy were adopted as “2nd Parents” to many nieces & nephews, and others. Nancy was an amazing Grandmother & spent lots of time with her grandkids, she taught them many things and made each one feel special. She had a fantastic sense of humour, loved to laugh, crack jokes, and pull pranks. Nancy always had a listening ear & often shared wise advice to those she cared for.
Jake & Nancy had a “one of a kind” of love for one another. They had ongoing, light-hearted banter. Even as they grew older, they continued to flirt & enjoy each others company. The love between the two was evident daily, an inspiration to many. As a couple, they went on fishing trips regularly & also went on several warm vacations, which she loved. Throughout Nancy’s illness, Jake never left her side & did everything in his power to help her in any way he could.
Nancy lives on in the hearts of her beloved husband, Jake, & her children: Peter, Susie, Tanya (Monty), Amanda, Ryan (Morgan) and Dave (Sherri). Grandchildren Dasan, Brandon, Chelsey, Deanna, Ashton, Dylan, Harlan, Hudson, & also Tyrell, Chanique, Hayden, Brooklyn, Twighla, & Ashley, and 4 great-grand children: Natalie, Teagan, Oaklynn, & Braxten. Her memory will also be carried by her brother Pete (Josephine), & her sisters Margaret, Anne, & Susan, along with many nieces and nephews.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents: John & Anne, & her brother John.
This brief description cannot do justice to the life Nancy led, and the impact she had on so many people. She was absolutely the best wife, mother, grandmother, and friend that she could be. She will forever be missed as life goes on.
Memorial donations: The Flaxcombe Community Club (Box 35, Flaxcombe, SK, S0L 1E0) or the Kindersley Food Bank c/o Prairie Rose Floral and Gifts, Main Street, Kindersley, Sk.