HERD, Nancy

Williams News, Williams, Arizona Tuesday, April 14, 2015 A Note From Nancy Friedman Herd, January 21, 1952 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­to March 29, 2015 It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. I was born; I blinked; and it was over. It was a grand ride. I have many cherished memories and thought I would share a few here. My parents, Valentine (Val) and Beverly Friedman, brought me home from Jewish Hospital on January 21, 1952 and introduced me to my big brother, Jeff Friedman. I went to Hillsdale School in Cincinnati and then Ohio University with my best friend Robin Mann in 1970. I was a vibrant student of life. Instead of finishing college, I decided to travel in Europe, and I even lived in an Israeli kibbutz in the seventies. Through the years, my cousin, Lori Friedman-Vivona, and my favorite gal pal, Robin Mann Gossard, have stood at my side through the laughter and the tears. I thank them dearly for their never-ending support and love. Although you may not know it, I had a lot of compassion for people and animals. I especially loved being out in nature with the trees, flowers and birds. I enjoyed watching and identifying the birds that visited my deck. I took comfort in the solace of the pine trees and Davenport Mountain. I met my soul mate, love of my life, my destiny while working at Grand Canyon Airlines at Grand Canyon, Arizona. Our first date was at Moqui Lodge St. Patrick's Day March 15, 1986. I married Mike Herd, the man of my dreams and my best friend, October 2, 1986 and settled in Williams, Arizona. From that day on, I was proud to be Mrs. Michael Herd, Grand Diva of All Things Domestic. For the past thirteen years Mike and I ran our autobody business together on Route 66. Custom Designs was a dream job or a nightmare depending on what day you asked me. If you want to, you can look for me in the evening sunset or with the earliest spring daffodils or amongst the flitting and fluttering butterflies. You know I'll be there in one form or another. Of course that will probably comfort some while antagonizing others, but you know me...it's what I do. I'll leave you with this...please don't cry because I'm gone; instead be happy that I was here. (Or maybe you can cry a little bit. After all, I have let go of my earthly vessel.) Today I am happy and I am dancing, probably naked. A love note from Mike It pains and saddens me as your life partner, soulmate and best friend, to see you blink and leave your earthly vessel. Our souls connected and intertwined that night we met at the Moqui Lodge and we began our journey together on this side and our future travels forever. Thank you for sharing a beautiful life together. Save a dance for me...Your loving husband, Mike