Nancy Juist, age 65 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home following a 10 year battle with ALS. In following Nancy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Prince of Peace Parish. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, February 28th at the Pape Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Nancy was born in Clinton on August 26, 1955, the daughter of Harold F. and Marian Rose (Whalen) Isenhour. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1974. Nancy married Joseph P. Judge in 1976 in Clinton. She later married Ron Juist on May 2, 2001 in Las Vegas. Nancy was employed at Paul’s Discount and later at the Wonder Bread Store, and ran a cleaning business with her dear friends, Margy Foley and Julie Davis. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. She enjoyed walking, bike riding, fishing, cooking, gardening, and visiting with family and friends, especially her grandson, Vaughn.
Nancy is survived by her husband Ron; her son Bradley (Tanya) Judge of Lone Tree, IA; her grandson, Vaughn Judge; 2 step-children, Dawn Juist (Josh Foster) of Clinton and Sean (Shaunelle) Juist of Phoenix, AZ; 5 step-grandchildren, Jonathan, Raegan, Carlie, Jordan, and Blake; 4 sisters, Marianne Melody of Port Byron, IL, Christine (Chuck) Lang of Fairfield Bay, AR, Amelia (Randy) Snyder of Albany, IL and Judy (Ed) Ryan of Clinton; 2 brothers, Tom (Velvet) Isenhour and Andy (Tammy) Isenhour both of Clinton; brothers-in-law, David (Annie Fabio) Juist of Houston, TX, and Norbert (Kim) Juist of Phoenix, AZ; sisters-in-law, Dave (Margie) Lehmkuhl of Clinton and Maureen (Steve) Bramley of Kansas City, MO; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harry and a brother-in-law, Lee Melody, and ex-husband, Joe. Memorials may be made to ALS Foundation or Mercy Hospice.
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Ron and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
I knew Nancy from when she worked at Paul’s. I loved her wit and humor. She always made me laugh. What a wonderful quality to have. I pray that all the wonderful memories of her will help to give you peace in the days and months ahead.
Sincerely,
Cheryl and Mike May
Andy, Ron and family
I met Nancy back in the years of her working with my niece Sherri at Paul’s, they were so much alike, two crazy girls. I have not seen Nancy for years, since seeing Ron and Nancy walking sometime. I was not aware of her illness, this breaks my heart but she was met with her ole’ friend Sherri who died over 10 years ago, they must be catching up on old times. Our prayers to all of those she loved and knowing how much you will miss her, what a sweet person.
Sympathy and prayers.
Shocked to hear this for Ron and the entire family. Nancy was a very wonderful lady, awesome personality. Condolences to the entire family. Dan and Kim Bentley…..
I have 40+ years of so many wonderful memories of Nancy. (Especially from SMHS in the 70s).
Nancy was a masterful storyteller— always relishing every detail and then BAM!!— hitting the punchline and making the room uproar in laughter.
I was always an encouraging audience.
Nancy was a loyal friend. After several years of separation and raising our families, she gracefully invited me back into her life. It was like no time had passed. We were back to reminiscing and exchanging updates in our lives— but she ALWAYS had a funny story to tell. In the past few years, we had some fun getaways with the “girls”, and we always spoke of the gratefulness that we had for our enduring friendships from high school.
She suffered with her disease with grace, dignity, and bravery. I will never know anyone quite like her.
My deepest condolences to all her family, who she spoke of often and loved so dearly.
And to Ron, For your undying devotion, care and love for her. You were her hero.