The Funeral Chapel - Powell • Deckard

On December 10, 2009, Nancy Dobson Grossman Anderson passed away peacefully in her home. She enjoyed 82 wonderful years before a brief illness ended her life - something she described as “ graduating.” Nancy summed up her life simply: the good daughter of Gladys and Frank Dobson; the loyal sister of Evelyn Reed and Ellen Schmidt; the devoted wife of two fine men, Rex Grossman and Bob Anderson; the loving mother of her children, Jill, Dan and Dobby Grossman and step-son Craig Anderson. She was the proud grandmother of ten and the amazed great-grandmother of nine. Nancy was a graduate of University High School and Indiana University. She was a founding member of the Bloomington Boys Club Auxiliary, a member of Psi Iota XI philanthropic sorority, and a Golden Arrow of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Over many decades, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was married, her children were christened and confirmed and where her family celebrated weddings and gathered over memorial services. Nancy was a Republican precinct committeewoman and Indiana State Convention delegate, a member of Navajo Club and the Bloomington Women’s Club, and a community volunteer for Meals on Wheels and many other good causes. One of her greatest joys was following sports. Nancy was a spectator extraordinaire from T-ball games at Bryan Park, to swim meets at the Bloomington Country Club and the I.U. Natatorium. She enjoyed soccer and hockey games, state high school football championships, Arabian horse shows, baseball at Wrigley Field, professional golf tournaments and Super Bowls. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomington Boys and Girls Club and the First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at The Funeral Chapel of Powell, Deckard and Costin, 3000 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47401, on Sunday December 13 between 5 and 8 p.m. and from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will also be at The Funeral Chapel on Monday, December 14 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joe Emerson officiating. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank Dr. Colin Chang for his kindness and Eldercare for their thoughtful services.

Your mother will always be a lady to me ... and I will remember the last time we talked this fall ...Jill, Danny and Dobby losing your mom is never easy..you gave her so much by letting her "graduate" ... I know the Pi Phi's have welcomed another angel.... thinking and praying for all of you Ann Welke Viel

Ann Welke Viel - signed on: 12/15/2009

my deepest sympathies to jill, danny and dobby for your mom's passing. there are so many good memories of your family that go way back to ballentine and southdowns and bryan park when we were all younger and your mom and dad were so busy raising you the right way. remember your mom toodling around town in her powder blue ford falcon doing all her activities and big rex in that gold ford wagon. your house and driveway with the hoop were always a center of activity for the neighborhood kids, including bobby and billy brown, playing one sport or another and your mom always made us kids feel welcome. again, sorry for your loss but hope you can find some meaning in it during this holiday season.

john cotner - signed on: 12/15/2009

Although I never had the privelage of meeting your mother, I'm sure she was as outgoing as you kids; Danny, Dobby and Jill. I'm sure she led a very full and exciting life. She'll be missed......

Patsy Baxter Wilson - signed on: 12/14/2009

Dr Dan, Dobby and Jill,

I never met your mom but I can see where you guys get your good looks.
My thought's and prayer's are with you at this hard time in your life.

Patsy Baxter Wilson - signed on: 12/14/2009

Jill and the Grossman Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Nano was one of the most delightful, classy women we have ever had the privilege of knowing. We can only imagine the void that has been created in your lives, especially during the holiday season. We hope that all of your wonderful memories of her will help you all to find strengh in what remains behind. May God Bless all of you.

Fondly,
Doug and Dianne Crusan and family

dcrusan@comcast.net - signed on: 12/14/2009

Danny & Dobby,
Very sad to hear about the loss of your mom. I only met her once but she was a fine lady. Hope that you know that your friends mourn the loss as well. We will pray for your family in this sad time.

Your old friends, Robert & Nancy Jones

Robert Jones - signed on: 12/14/2009

Jill, Danny and Dobby,

Nano was so incredibly special and like a second mother to me....many of us are very grateful to have been influenced by her joy and spirit. Nano really knew how to have fun and enjoy life!!! Just one example was when Nano and mom watched Nanos' car catch on fire in front of the house on Windfield Road laughing hysterically before they called the fire department as Nano wanted a new car.....the response from your dad was priceless. The memories are many and always end in a smile. Nano has left an incredible legacy....you and your families. So many of us truly loved your mom....the Jones gang from Cape Cod sends our hugs.

Andy

Andy Jones - signed on: 12/14/2009

Jill, So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Know that my thoughts are with you and your family. Truly, Jean Thompson

Jean Boozer Thompson - signed on: 12/14/2009

Dear Jill, Danny and Dobby,
I remember your mom and dad from way way back with very wonderful memories of smiling, friendly and beautiful people. I also have many pictures (which I saved from my parent's collection) of them. I know it is a rough time for you and I just wanted to let you know that you are in my, Mary Susan's and Bill's thoughts and prayers.
Ann Armstrong Hodge

Ann Armstrong Hodge - signed on: 12/14/2009

Although we did not know her well, we could see what an amazing woman she must have been through her wonderful children and grandchildren. We can also see that her strength and spirit will live on. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Warren & Lynne

Warren & Lynne Chang - signed on: 12/13/2009

Grossman Family,

Cara and I are so sorry to find out about your mother/grandmother's passing! We had no idea that she was sick. She was such a terrific lady and so classy, we both loved her! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

All of our love!

Joan & Cara Young

Joan and Cara Young - signed on: 12/13/2009

What a lady. She taught us all so much by her example. How proud and fortunate we were to have known her. Our love and sympathy to all of you.

Charlene and Donnie

Charlene and Donnie Allen - signed on: 12/12/2009

Jill please accept my sympathy I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I was in Bloomington on Thursday and Friday and was staying just down the street from your mother's, Peter and Molly Delevett (Molly Maloney) mentioned your mom was ill but never thought she was passing as we were talking about her. You and your family are in my thoughts and paryers she is in a much better place now.

Love,

Eddie Baker

Ed Baker - signed on: 12/12/2009

Love to all the family of Nano, an amazing woman. I am fortunate to have known her. Cookie

Susan & Alex Ksma - signed on: 12/12/2009

God bless you all- our thoughts and prayers are with you
love,
Jerry, Joy, Logan, Tyler & Meghan Johnson

Jerry - signed on: 12/12/2009

I remember this fine lady when my late brother, Gene, and I were children participating in activities at Bryan Park. I admired her stature and was always in awe when she was present. I remember the Grossman family's friendship with Dixie and Howard Brown and their family. I'm sure her family has a football stadium full of wonderful memories.

Vicki Massy Palmer - signed on: 12/12/2009

ALTHOUGH I DID NOT HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF MEETING MRS. ANDERSON, I HAVE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT HER FROM HER LOVING DAUGHTER JILL THAT I FEEL I DID GET TO KNOW HER. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, JILL. IT WAS A SUDDEN SHOCK TO LOSE YOUR BELOVED MOTHER.

SINCERELY,
RITA GRUNWALD

RITA B GRUNWALD - signed on: 12/12/2009

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