Memorial Mass for Nancy Whitehouse, 84, of Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. She passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at her home.

Nancy Jean Hazzard was born November 28, 1932 in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of Leon Howard Hazzard and Julia Anna Schulz Hazzard. She graduated Wellsville High School and attended college at the State University of New York at Albany, graduating with degrees in Mathematics and English, and taught afterward. On August 4, 1956, she married her husband of 61 years, Alan Brack Whitehouse, in Wellsville, NY. They enjoyed many happy (and extremely busy!) years together raising seven children. In later years, when her children were grown, Nancy returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher. She enjoyed an active circle of friendships and many hobbies, including sewing, reading, participating in several social clubs, and volunteering in various school, church and community activities. She was an avid Jayhawks basketball fan.

Throughout retirement she devoted even more time to family, friends and hobbies, and enjoyed many years of attending concerts to hear Alan's saxophone playing with several local bands, much as she did when she and Alan were dating during college. She will be lovingly remembered for her compassion, quick wit, and sense of humor. She was an exceptionally devoted wife, mother and Nana, and her family will remember her for making each one of them feel special and cherished.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Noel and sister, Joanie. She is survived by her husband Alan and children, Barbara (Randy) Westerdale; Susan (Robert) Doss; Valerie Bartels; Richard (Jennifer) Whitehouse; Robert (Sabine) Whitehouse; Thomas (Heidi) Whitehouse; and Laurie (Gordon) Snyder; along with seventeen grandchildren and many extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in her name to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Memorials may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2017.

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Phyl Weaver

April 3, 2018

What a wonderful, alive and daring friend Nancy "Hap" Hazzard was during our years at Albany State. Her family, including her brother Noel, were so welcoming and friendly during my stay and participation in their wedding party. Nancy was always lots of fun. I'm sure her family has wonderful memories.

Benny & Linda Yslas

September 11, 2017

Laurie, sincere condolences to you and yours. You were blessed with an amazing mom! Praying your beautiful memories bring a little peace to your heart and a smile to your face. Love you (more)!

Dava Spohn

September 10, 2017

Alan and kids, I was sad to hear about Nancy. She was such a wonderful, loving women. She did enjoy some ku basketball! I was just thinking the other day how much i miss seeing her and Alan from time to time.
Rest in Peace My Lady.
Dava

Art Fillmore

September 8, 2017

Best and peace to the family, Art Fillmore

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