Obituary of Nancy Carol Gurnsey

On the afternoon of Saturday, August 3, 2019, Nancy Gurnsey died unexpectedly at the age of 74 in the arms of her children Stephanie Bloomfield (Scott Presnell) and Steven Bloomfield (Carol) who, along with her five beloved sisters, are bereft. Nancy was born in Shelton to Dan and Lorene (Quinn) Wilson, joining her two older sisters Suzie and Barb, soon followed by Gerry Lou, Janie and Roxie. The six Wilson girls grew up together on Angleside, and Nancy graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in 1963. Nancy moved to Southern California in 1972, followed by moves to Burleson, Texas in 1975; to Newtown, Pennsylvania in 1984; before returning to the Shelton area in 1991. She was an avid reader, had many friends she enjoyed, golfed weekly at Alderbrook, and loved playing bridge. Her death followed the passing of her husband, Ronald Gurnsey, by two years to the day. Nancy and her sisters remained incredibly close and were not only family but best friends – they held a “sister Christmas” every December, and enjoyed “sister trips” every summer where they all spent a weekend away together. The “sister gifts” abounded and Nancy was surrounded by lovely keepsakes gifted by each of her sisters that celebrated their special love and bond. Nancy enjoyed undertaking quilting projects with her sisters (and pointing out the mistakes that no one else could ever see) and regaling her children, grandchildren, and their families with quilts and the snuggliest of afghans to grace their homes. Nancy loved all games, and was always learning new games, sharing them with others and winning more often than not! Every Christmas there was always a “family” gift of new board game from Nancy to accompany the huge trays of cookies she baked that were devoured during the hours spent playing board games. Her grandchildren Mallory Pernaa (Jamie) and Paul Schultz (Cassie) took after Nancy in their love of board games and her chocolate cream cheese marbled brownies that were their top request. Nancy always embraced her extended family, keeping in touch with her Young and Gurnsey step-children and their families. She spent every Christmas Eve with Justin, Kate and Yazama Gurnsey— and cheered on Yazama from the sidelines. She was looking forward to spending more time with the newest apple of her eye, her great-grandson Blake Pernaa. There will be a celebration of Nancy’s life on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Shelton Civic Center, 525 W. Cota Street in Shelton, Washington. Please join us in remembering Nancy, sharing your memories, and enjoying some of the desserts she loved. In lieu of flowers, Nancy’s family encourages you to remember her with a donation to the American Cancer Society.