Nancy Bejin

VISITATION

4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 29 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

SERVICE

11 a.m., Friday, March 30 at English Lutheran Church of Bateman, 20588 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls

Nancy A. Bejin, 55, of the town of Lafayette, died Monday, March 26th, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice after a two year battle with cancer.

She was born December 24, 1956 in Chippewa Falls to Vera (Barquest) and Gunnar Anderson. She graduated from Cadott High School in 1975.

Following high school, Nancy continued her education at UW - Eau Claire and at Chippewa Valley Technical College, earning a degree in Radiologic Technology. She worked as a radiology technician at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls for over 33 years, recently retiring due to ill health. During her working years, Nancy was proud to be the liaison for Chippewa Valley Technical College students working at the hospital. She also spoke many times at the local schools for Career Day, promoting health care careers to the students.

Nancy married the love of her life and soul mate Bruce Bejin on February 17, 1990 at the English Lutheran Church of Bateman. The couple resided in the town of Lafayette since that time. Nancy and Bruce enjoyed life together on Lake Wissota and spent many wonderful years making memories there.

Nancy was a member of the English Lutheran Church of Bateman, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.

Family was the most important part of Nancy's life. She cherished time spent with her husband, children and grandchildren, brother and pets. Nancy dedicated most of her life caring for others and she will be dearly missed by all that were touched by her presence.

Survivors include her husband, Bruce of Chippewa Falls; a daughter, Jessica (Shane) Erickson of Eau Claire; a son, Ben (special friend, Charlene Schaumberg) Bejin of Chippewa Falls; a brother, Donald (Cathy) Anderson of Hubertus; mother-in-law, Geraldine Bejin; sisters-in-law, Denise (Steve) DeLong of Madison, Debra Bejin of Eau Claire, Suzette (Dave) Joles of Chippewa Falls, Sally (Brian) Kary of Farmington, Minn., Valerie (Scott) Herrick of Chippewa Falls; grandchildren, Stella and Isaac Erickson, Olivia Schaumberg and Lydia Bejin; three nephews, Andrew (Jill) Anderson, Benjamin (Stacy) Anderson, Christopher (Katie) Anderson; her special dog, Yogi; aunts and uncles; great-nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 30 at English Lutheran Church of Bateman with the Rev. D.J. Rasner officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 29 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the serviceFriday at the church.

Nancy's family wishes to express sincere gratitude to all the friends and care givers that helped them on this journey including Marshfield Cancer Center, Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's Hospitals, and the nursing staff of St. Joseph's Hospice for their excellent care and compassionate support. Also, thank you to the Bateman Church family for their commitment and sustaining faith shown to Nancy and to Pastor D.J. for his spiritual guidance throughout her illness. Your prayers and presence were greatly appreciated.

God looked around his garden

and found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth,

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you,

And lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful,

He always takes the best.

He saw the road was getting rough,

And the hills were hard to climb,

So He closed your weary eyelids,

And whispered, "Peace be thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn't go alone,

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

AFTERSERVICE:

A memorial service for Nancy A. Bejin, 55, of Chippewa Falls, was held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2012 at English Lutheran Church of Bateman in the town of Lafayette. The Rev. D.J. Rasner officiated the service and music was provided by organist, Nancy Nerdrum and vocalist, Amy Rykal. Personal reflections were shared by family friend, Zach Buchholz and several special cards given by Nancy's friends, as well as memories written by Nancy's husband, Bruce were read by Rev. Rasner.

Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.