Nanci Loveday Henehan

NANCI LOVEDAY HENEHAN, of San Diego, California, USA passed away at 73 years of age on February 13, 2023 at Alpine View Lodge in Alpine, California due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Nanci was born on May 13, 1949 in Buffalo, New York, USA. Her parents were Paul E. Loveday and June Jamison Loveday. Nanci was the only girl with 3 brothers Larry, Neil and Marc Loveday. Nanci graduated from school in Kenmore East, New York, attended Alfred State College where she met Kenneth W. Henehan. Eventually, these two married on April 27, 1968. Nanci lived in Buffalo, Rochester and then Clarkson, New York area before relocating to Coronado, California in 1994 for Ken’s job at Kodak. In 2009, they moved to Little Italy in San Diego and began spending part of the year in Keystone, Colorado. Nanci held various positions over the years including being a stay-at-home Mom for Kellie & Kyle, babysitter, cashier at RIT & Hamlin’s IGA before becoming a special education teacher aide. As the kids grew-up, Nanci moved into accounting roles at Track’n Trail Ski Shop in Brockport, NY, Hotel Del Coronado, and the City of Coronado, California where Nanci worked until she retired after 15 years of service. Nanci, despite not loving “organized sports”, engaged in a variety of hobbies including sailing, downhill & XC skiing, horseback riding and jumping, golfing in the annual family tournament, white water rafting trips, Kids on the Block puppeteer, writers workshops, community theatre, 4-H Mom and was a Special Olympics volunteer. In fact, Nanci would remind us that she was the one who introduced Ken to sailing & skiing. Nanci’s favorite hobby was raising animals and her most favorite were the horses. She had a love for horses from a young age and was fortunate to have her dream of having horses come true! Nanci had 2 horses (Sonny & Julie Jo) at our farm in Clarkson, New York. It was Julie Jo who Nanci bonded with and together they had the opportunity to ride and jump competitively locally and even showing at the New York State Fair! Nanci enjoyed sailing on her family’s 7-11 sailboat at the cottage on Lake Chautauqua in Bemus Point, New York. The Claddagh at Brockport Yacht Club on Lake Ontario and then in San Diego on the An Dara Claddagh where we enjoy competitive sailing with family and friends. Nanci skied with her family for over 40 years in New York, Vermont, Utah and most recently at Keystone, Colorado where she skied with her grandkids. As much as Nanci enjoyed skiing, she really loved après-skiing. Those New Years Eve parties at Swain Ski Resort, dancing with Nanci were a blast! Nanci, who was a child bride, is survived by her loving husband of almost 55 years, Kenneth W. Henehan Her daughter Kellie Henehan Kvan, Son-in-law: Lars Kvan, and grandson, Nolan Arne Kvan, Oslo & Molly (grand puppies) of Colorado. Her Son Kyle Patrick Henehan, Daughter-in-law: Jennifer Henehan, and grandchildren: Marleigh Paige Henehan, Meghan Adair Henehan, Rowan Patrick Henehan and Lily (grand puppy) of California. Her brother Larry Loveday and sister-in-law: Mary Cruz of Mexico, and brother Neil Loveday of Florida. Her sister and brother-in-law, Joann (Henehan) and Kerry Gilhool and her nephews and niece: Jeff (Jill) Gilhool, Deb (Joe) Higgins and Tim (Tori) Gilhool and their children. Nanci is also survived by many more family and friends on both coasts and across the globe. Nanci was predeceased by: Her infant children: Randy P. and Sherri L. Henehan. Her parents : Paul & June Loveday and parent-in-laws: Ruth & Ern Henehan. Her brother, Marc Loveday and sister-in-law, Elizabeth (BL) Loveday. Her favorite pets: Galway & Sydney (her kitties) Julie Jo & Sonny (horses), Shelby & Colby (her puppies) as well as many more 4-H cows, sheep and chickens over the years on Willow Way Farm where Nanci was the resident 4-H “vet”. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Ken and the kids will be planning west coast and east coast celebrations of Nanci’s life in summer/fall of 2023 - details forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation or volunteering in Nanci’s memory at San Diego Alzheimer’s Association or your local ALZ chapter. https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&51079.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_google&s_subsrc=giving_google&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRoj8M7HtHj7BXTGv0moW0kvv00MnscW69O7QHryko7IIWiX_j0CruYaAkTpEALw_wcB Thank you to all the wonderful caregivers and healthcare professionals who have helped support Nanci and our family during her difficult journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Special thanks to Shelia, Honey, Naomi, Graciella, the memory care team at Alpine View Lodge, Dr. Danque and the Apreva Hospice team. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. ~ Irish Blessings Nanci-Mom-Nana | Warm | Bubbly | Fun

Nanci Loveday Henehan

May 13, 1949 - February 13, 2023