Nancy Elizabeth Green

Born May 29th, 1958 in Hastings, MN to Cal and Emeline Hamilton. Nancy was the favorite of 8 kids, much to the dismay of her five sisters Suzy, Karen, Gloria, Lori and Ann; and two brothers, Pete and Steve. Like her Dad, she was athletic and it was scholarships for volleyball and track that brought her to Mankato State University for college, where she would meet her college sweetheart, Bob. They married August 30th, 1980 and remained in the Mankato area to raise us, their 2 daughters, Alissa and Emily. 

As a mother, her love and support was endless. She raised us to know that we were creative, intelligent, independent women who had no limits to what we could be in this life - and she did it all, while wearing some pretty amazing tracksuits. She was an avid reader and severely technology-challenged, both of which she lovingly passed on to her kids. 

Her true calling was caring for people. Whether it was making sure we had the best childhood or doting on her 8 grandkids, Mom found joy in doing for others. For over 16 years, she took pride in caring for her clients at River Valley Hearing. She would often visit them at their home, on weekends, and attend their personal celebrations. Many of her clients became close friends and when she was sick, they showed up for her in so many ways. She was truly grateful for this. 

Her later years were spent aging in reverse, having unexplainable luck playing bingo, and making her grandkids the center of her universe. Ivy, Bailey, CJ, Milo, Max, Elliott, Azalea and Quinn are undeniably the reason she fought to stay as long as she did. She cherished every minute of time spent with them.

She died August 2nd, 2024 at home, surrounded in love by her husband, daughters, and son-in-law. We held her hands and talked to her, while the very woman who watched us take our first breaths, took her last. Though we did not get enough time, in her 66 short years, she made sure to leave us with enough love that will surely carry us through the rest of our lives. We will forever be devastated by the hole left by our beautiful Mom, but it is not her death that we wish to remember, but how incredibly grateful we are that she lived.

Mom was welcomed home by her parents, Cal and Emeline Hamilton; and nephew, Mike King. She is celebrated and remembered by her loving husband of 43 years, Bob Green; daughters, Alissa (Jadon) Witte andEmily (Dan) Dinsmore Green; grandchildren, Ivy, Bailey, CJ, Elliott, Azalea and Quinn Witte, and Milo and Max Dinsmore; and her siblings, Suzy (Tim) Johnson, Karen (Bob) King, Gloria (Kevin) Trahms, Lori (Hubert) Serreyn, Ann (Bruce) Jorgensen, Steve Hamilton, and Pete Hamilton; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. 

A private family service was held August 16th at Crossview Covenant Church. Friends and family are invited to join us in celebrating her life on Friday, August 30th from 2-6pm at The Capitol Room in St Peter. Donations in her honor can be made to My Happy Place - Mankato, which is very near and dear to our heart. They created a beautiful space for Mom to rest and recover throughout her journey with cancer and we would love to help continue that blessing for other families.