Nancy M. (Tindel) Kahn
Nancy M. (Tindel) Kahn, 70, of Shawnee, Kansas, died suddenly and unexpectedly January 5, 2012.
Nancy was born November 25, 1941, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Richard and Laura (Scott) Tindel.
She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1959, received her BA in education with honors from Pittsburg State University in 1971, and her MS in Education with honors from Central Missouri State University in 1982. Nancy taught for 25 years in the Business Dept at Oak Park High School retiring in 1996.
She was married to the love of her life, David Kahn, in the First Christian Church, Pittsburg, Kansas, on March 7, 1964. She was a charter member the Shawnee German-American Club, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority for 50 years, and a lifetime member of the Pitt State University Alumni Assoc.
Nancy and her husband traveled extensively, visiting over 34 countries and most of theUnited States. By far her favorite trip was the two weeks spent in Ireland. Nancy was proud of her Irish heritage. She loved her two cats, Tica and Schotzi, their ashes will reside with hers. She was an avid fan of both her children’s sports and most recently her grandchildren’s. Nancy was a great cook and always looked forward to cooking at the holidays.
She was preceded in death by her father Richard F. Tindel and a brother Robert J. Tindel. She is survived by her husband David Kahn; sons Christopher and wife Kristy Kahn and Eric Kahn; grandchildren, Travis, Bryan, and Brady Kahn; her mother Laura M. Tindel; brother William R. Tindel; and a sister Carolyn Longerot.
“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind always be at your back… May the Lord always hold you in the hollow of His hand.”
– Irish Blessing
Visitation and Memorial Service
A visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012, followed by a memorial service at 7 pm at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5325 Nieman Road, Shawnee, Kansas.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to:
Episcopal Disaster & Relief Fund
c/o St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
5325 Nieman Road
Shawnee, Kansas 66203
or
To the charity of your choice.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. God Bless.
David, thinking of you.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless.
Dave, of course we were very shocked to get this news. She was a wonderful lady the short time we knew her. You and your family will be in our constant prayers.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. May God Blees you all.
David…I am so, so sorry to hear about Nancy. You and your family are in our prayers.
Dave, we are so sorry to hear about Nancy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Nancy will always live in our memories.
Sending hugsand loving thoughts & prayers to you and your family at this very sad time. Connie Palmer
David – I’m so sorry – you will be in our thoughts
Dave, our heart, prayers and thoughts are with you, the boys, and the entire family. Nancy has left us with such wonderful fond memories. She was a very special woman, who will be missed by so very many. We will keep you all in our prayers, and hope God leads you from here. We love you.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.
Dave, I am so sorry about Nancy. God bless you.
Nancy was one of the classiest teachers at Oak Park. She made you proud to be in the profession. Many fellow teachers and former students remember her fondly.
Best wishes to Nancy’s family at this time.
Dave,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so deeply sorry about Nancy. She was a beautiful friend and we will miss her. Our love and support are with you.
Dave, you have been in our thoughts ever since we got the shocking news. We just remember her wonderful smile and “sunny” disposition. What a loss! You are definitely in our prayers.
Chris – My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You’ll be in our prayers. May your happy memories of your mom help carry you through this difficult time.
Chris – My deepest sympathies to you and your family. We’ll keep you in our prayers. May your happy memories of your mom help carry you through this difficult time.
Nancy and I played in the same tennis group for quite sometime. After we stopped playing as a group, we continued to get together once a year. Nancy was a joy to be around. She always had a smile and was such a nice person. All of us in the tennis group enjoyed her friendship. God bless her family at this difficult time.
Sad day. Nancy was one of my favorite teachers to work with at Oak Park. She was truly a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
David…Jess & I are so very sorry for your loss. Nancy was a wonderful lady and she will truly be missed. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Our prayers are with you Dave, and your family. May God Bless you
all now in the time of your sorrow.
Our prayers & thoughts are with you & all your family. God comfort you during this time & may all the wonderful memories that each of you have of Nancy lighten your hearts. God bless all of you.
David and family- we understand grief and sorrow- but we also know that family, friends and faith will support you and help you find comfort and peace. Proverbs 29:11 promises that the Lord knows our thoughts and will help us into a future of hope. We wish there was something more that we could do and say.
Larry and Doris
Nancy and I have been friends since 1947. She was always there whenever any one of us needed to talk or share news. A true friend in every way. Sadly missed and my prayers to the family.
David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Nancy’s smile and kindness will live on as we remember her. May God’s peace always be with you.
Chris Kahn family – we are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your mother. We are praying for your family and your father during this time of grief and loss knowing God is the God of all comfort. May you feel his presence and love during this time.
Words are so inadequate to truly express our deep sorrow and shock at the loss of your darling Nancy. She was a wonderful person, whos’ whole life revolved around her family and friends.
We are so glad you have your faith and belief in God, may it give you all the strength and comfort you need.
We wish we could be there to hug and hold you, hope you feel our love across the ocean. I will light a candle at mass tomorrow for Nancy. God Bless.
Dave, and family,
We are saddened by your sudden lost and pray that you find comfort in the precious memories of your loved one.
May Nancy’s soul, and the souls of all faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and arise in Glory.
David, Eric, and Chris,
She is still with you in your heart and everything you do and she will remain there everyday of your lives. She was a beautiful person that shared my passion for travel and raised some great children. She brought joy to those who were lucky enough to get to share time with her. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers Bless you all.
Love,
Kenna
So very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
I was stunned and saddened to hear of Nancy’s death. She was always a sweet person. I was a classmate of her at Pittsburg High School. God bless Nancy and comfort her family members that will grieve for her.
Dave and Family,
I am so so sorry to learn of Nancy’s death. I will always treasure the memories of the wonderful trips we shared, your visits to California and the gracious, loving hospitalty you gave Jim and me when we stayed with you in your beautiful home. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your loving memories will comfort you at this sad time.
With love and sympathy. Marilyn
So sorry to hear of loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My family has been a long time family friend here in Pittsburg. My heart goes out to each of you. May God continue to hold you in the palm of his hand.
Sherry Strecker, Pittsburg.
David, we are so sorry to hear that Nancy has passed on. We have been out of town. We will cherish all of the good times we had together working with her at the Shawnee Oktoberfest and many other functions. She was such a good hearted person with a great amount of spirit and alot of energy. We are truly blessed to have known her. She will be missed by all. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. If you need anything please call us.
Dave,
We cannot express the numbness we feel, or the degree of sadness in our hearts for your loss. We loved Nancy , always looked forward to seeing her , she was always so funny, so easy to be friends with. She made us feel as welcome to her community, as any of our other good friends. We are very fortunate to have been friends with her and she will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family. May the Lord guide you safely through this darkest of times , Chris and Teresa Morrow
Kristy and Chris,
I am so sorry. How difficult this must be. I will be praying for your family.
On behalf of the German American Citizens Association, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and sorrow for the loss of your wife, Nancy.
Bob Gregory
President
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie & Wayne Fowler
Dear David, Chris & Eric,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I and many others loved your wife and mother dearly. She’s now an angel watching out for all of you! Keep the faith and know you are loved.
Love,
Pam
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dave
God be with you and your family at this time of loss..God Must have needed a Special Loving Angel to help him, And he got just that with Nancy….Thoughts and Prayer to you all, from our home to yours.
Bill & Brenda
In this time filled with the pain and sadness of losing your Soul Mate, may you take comfort in the certain knowledge that you will meet again.
Beatrice Karbaumer
Dave, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Dave, Chris, Kristy, Eric, Travis, Bryan, and Brady,
What a wonderful legacy Nancy has left through you. We pray that in time you may all find peace and comfort in the many memories of love, joy and laughter that you shared with her.
Love,
Chuck and Deb
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. She was a neat lady and will be missed. It’s very hard to lose one half of your team..
Roger & Karen Hibbard
Dave,
We are so sorry to learn of Nancy’s passing. Although we are unable to attend her memorial service today we will certainly be with you in spirit. We pray that God gives you and your family strength and comfort during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Pat and Lil
On behalf of my family to my Uncle Scottie (Robert Scott) and his sister Laura – I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I know you will be an encouragement to Laura, please be careful driving to Kansas City. Love you, Patti
Dave, Chris, Kristy, Eric, Travis, Bryan, and Brady.
We are so sad to hear of your loss, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Sandy
I worked at Oak Park for 28 years, and I knew and valued Nancy. She was a dedicated and professional educator. Her students and colleagues benefitted from her presence.
David, I am Janet Herdman’s sister and just heard the news of Nancy’s passing. Our family was blessed by the fact that you both set Janet and Jim up on their first date. Over the years we have met at several Herdman special occasions. Nancy was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her. Please know you and the boys and your family are all held close in our prayers. God Bless you all.
I read about Nancy in the Dispatch and am so sorry to learn this news. I didn’t realize she lived so close by. I havn’t been active in AGD so didn’t keep up. We were such good friends ( along with Kathy Cambell and Karen Finch) and I’m sorry I didn’t look her up. We had many fun times – especially with our Sorority “Production” that we put on every year as a fund raiser. We were also fellow teachers here in the area. I’m sorry for your loss as I know what a terrific person she was.
Dear Uncle Dave, Chris and Eric, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Nancy. She was always a bright light in my life and i and Scott will miss her. we down here always loved her and never ever stoped loving her. I pray for all of you and hope you can find peace in your lifes. Her blood flows each day in the bodys of myself, Scott, Chase and John so she will live on trough our family and therefor she lives on. Uncle Dave i have no idea what you are going through but know this we love you and support you. I hope somday, when you are ready, we can meet and talk of happy timmes we, all had together. Mike, Chase and John Tindel
I was deeply moved when I heard that Nancy has passed away. Although we’ve only met shortly we tried to keep in touch. She and David will always stay in my memory. She was such a nice and kind person. I only have nice memories of her and I’m sure that you will miss her all very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy and with your family.
Isabelle Heytens