Nancy Carol Handa

Nancy Carol (Schuemaker) Handa of Great Falls passed away on July 26, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1942, in West Apollo, PA. She eventually moved to California where she met and married the love of her life, Arthur Handa. In California they welcomed three sons before they moved to Montana in 1975.

Nancy was best known as being a loving teachers aid, owner/operator of Parkdale grocery, and a faithful employee in retail stores around Great Falls. Upon retirement, her favorite activities included caring for various family members, crocheting, reading, and walking with her friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Mellissa and Melvin Blair; brothers, Craig, Ben, Amos, and Guy Blair; and sisters, Joyce Lowmaster and Barbie Blair. She will be deeply missed by her three sons, John (Becky) Handa, Roger (Dawn) Handa, and Dwight (Misty) Handa; grandchildren, Kayleigh (Jonathon) Handa – Blocher, Tristan (Tabitha) Handa, Tasha Handa, Maddison Handa, Jessica Handa, Tyler Handa, and Korbin Handa; and her sister, Karen Stewart. Nancy was loved by many other friends and family who will miss her dearly.

A special thank you to Peace Hospice of Montana for their exceptional and loving care of Nancy in her final days. In lieu of flowers, you may donate your time or money to Peace Hospice of Montana.

A memorial service will be held on August 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with a reception to follow at Schnider Funeral Home Hospitality Room.