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Nancy Lee Bolinger, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born on May 8, 1942, in Plainwell, Michigan, a daughter to Richard and Ila Mae Cook.
Nancy married Richard Bolinger in 1989 in South Bend.
She spent much of her life in Three Rivers, but she had a few short stints in Lawrence, Michigan and South Bend.
During Nancy’s younger years she worked at Creative Windows, Three Rivers Rubber Plant, and while in South Bend, she worked as a visiting nurse. She and her late husband used to drive truck together for Roberts Express. Nancy and Richard loved to travel in their travel trailer and visited many places. Nancy loved going to the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville every year and enjoyed eating the ham and beans in the Kiwanis Tent. Nancy was an active member of the Bethany Chapel in Three Rivers. She loved her pets, especially her late dog, Susie.
Nancy is survived by sons: Robert Kemp of Three Rivers and Donald (Barbara) Kemp of Sturgis; Daughter-in-law: Angie Kemp of Mendon; Seven Grandchildren; Many Great and Great Great Grandchildren; and friends: Mark and Cheryl Roberts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bolinger, parents, son: David Kemp and sister Cora.
The family will receive guests on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00AM to 12:00 PM at Ray Funeral Services. Following the visitation there will be a service at 12:00 at the funeral home. Pastor Tim Moore of Bethany Chapel will officiate the service. Interment will occur at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:00.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Nancy’s honor please consider the St. Joseph County Humane Society.
Ray Funeral Services, 305 Rock River Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093, 269-278-1515, has been entrusted with the care of Nancy. Please visit www.rayfuneralservices.com to gather and share in Nancy’s memory with stories and memories to support the family at this time.
