Nancy LaRose Lacis
March 01, 1947 - April 12, 2020
Obituary
Nancy June Barrett LaRose Lacis, 73, of Saginaw went home to be with the Lord on Easter morning, April 12, 2020, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1947, in Saginaw, to Miles and Alberta (Felten) Barrett and graduated from Birch Run High School, class of 1964. Always looking to help others, she was a nurse's aide at the Lutheran Home for many years until transitioning to be a full-time mother. She was married and divorced twice and raised four children. A woman of deep faith, she was active in the Lutheran church (LCMS) her entire life. From teaching Sunday School, to the Secretary on the Good Friday Committee, to Bible studies, to a Prayer Warrior, Nancy was quick to share her gifts or the Gospel whenever possible. Her compassion led her to be involved with several organizations in the Saginaw area including Bethesda (volunteering more than 750 hours), the Underground Railroad, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the VA hospital, Relay for Life, Goodwill, and Old Town Christian Outreach. Nancy is survived by her four children, Deborah LaRose of Glendale, Arizona; Joanna LaRose of Rolla, Missouri; Karl Lacis of Saginaw, Michigan; and Emma Gailitis of Portage, Michigan; grandson, Brian J. Mahfoud, active U.S. Navy; brother-in-law, Ronald Breiler, of Anchorage, Alaska, and additional family, friends, and church family. Preceding her in death was her mother, Alberta Quellette in 2019; father, Miles Barrett; stepfather, Joe Quellette; and sister, Donna Breiler. A memorial will be planned for a future date and in lieu of flowers, Nancy's family asks that donations be made to Peace Lutheran Church, Saginaw, Michigan for their VBS Program. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Lacis family; condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Dawn Ohlendorf
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Nancy, I praise God you are with your Savior. Your truthful faith is a witness for all the lives you touched.
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Phyllis Najawicz
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Nancy was a wonderful witness for Jesus. She touch many lives. Home in heaven.
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Vicki Kamm
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I worked with Nancy at Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She was such a great lady. Nancy always had a smile on her face, and for everyone she was always lending a helping hand. She knew her Lord, and always had a scripture verse ready for others in need. In celebration of her life I rejoice because I know she is with the Lord in heaven...to her children and families may the Lord give you his comfort, peace, love, and protection now and always. With Love, Vicki Kamm
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Suzanne Leach
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I worked with Nancy and always thought she was a genuinely kind lady. Nancy would always go beyond the call of duty as an employee and I always had the utmost respect for her work ethics. My deepest condolences to Nancy's family. May all your wonderful memories of your kind mother sustain you forever. God bless.
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Judy Hillman
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Dear Family of Nancy Lacis.
May the unending love, support and peace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be yours at this time.
"He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart." Isaiah 40:11
Rest in Jesus.
Judy
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Ralph Bergelin
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We sincerely express our sympathy on the loss of your mother and sister. God's peace and blessing to you in this difficult time. She will be missed in many ways she shared her gifts.
Ralph and Judy Bergelin