Bovis, Nannie J. 1935-2016

BOVIS, SHAW, DEAL, HINRICHSEN, BARKER STEWART, BIRELY, FAIRES, WIRTZ, HARRIMAN, HAYES

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 12/6/2016 at 16:34:43

Nannie "Nan" J. Bovis, 80, of Clinton, Iowa passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Friday, October 14, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, at Lemke Funeral Homes - South Chapel (2610 manufacturing drive). A visitation will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, at Lemke Funeral Homes - South Chapel. Burial will follow the funeral service at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Lemke Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.
Nan was born October 26, 1935 in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of James and Rebecca (Shaw) Deal. She was a 1953 graduate of Boone, Iowa High School. She was united in marriage to James C. Bovis on December 18, 1960 in Vermillion, South Dakota - James passed away on September 20, 1998.
Nan was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was very active in the Hope Circle. She was also a member of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary and the Women's Club.
Nan was a house-keeper and also worked for many years at the Clinton Garment Factory. Nan enjoyed traveling, following the Winston Cup NASCAR Races, golfing and reading.
Nan is survived by one daughter - Nannette (Jon) Hinrichsen of Clinton, IA; one son - Harry (Sandy) Bovis of Clinton, IA; six grandchildren - Nina (David) Barker, Angela (Brian) Stewart, Sara Bovis, Marty (Bri) Bovis, Becky Sue Birely, Meghan (Eric) Faires; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters - Della Wirtz of Boone, IA and Barbara Harriman of Aloha, OR, with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding Nan in death were her parents, her husband James, one grandson - Chad Hayes, one sister and one brother.
Memorials made will be directed to the wishes of the family.