Sally Ann Nester

Sally Ann (Burk) Nester, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (GiGi) moved peacefully into the arms of the Lord on December 6, 2022, while under hospice care at The Laurels of Carson City.

 Sally was born September 11, 1932, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Arthur G. Burk and Violet E. (Boldt) Burk. She graduated from Wausau HS in 1950, and then attended secretarial business school in Milwaukee.  Upon graduation, she met her husband, Tom, who was in the Air Force and stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base. Tom and Sally were married on September 20, 1952, in Wausau, Wisconsin.  The Air Force moved them to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. While stationed there, son Dale was born in 1953. Upon completion of Tom’s service, the family moved to Michigan, where Sally focused on raising their family.  Daughter Jill followed in 1956, and son Ronald in 1958. They lived in Warren from 1960 until they retired to Canadian Lakes in 1997.  Sally took up golf, learned to clog, joined a book club and gardening club, joined the Treasure Seekers, and hosted friends in a rotating card club. Tom and Sally moved into a neighboring duplex next to  Dale/Marion in 2016-present to be closer to family.  

Sally was many things to many people. She was feisty and honest in her opinions. She was always dressed “to the nines” with lots of sparkles. She loved to tell jokes, shop, craft annual Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren, and make jewelry for friends and family.  She was especially talented at writing cards of support and original poems for those who were hurting.  Sally was nicknamed “Dr. Nester” by many of her neighbors as she could be relied on to dispense old-school remedies for their sick children.  

Sally faced her fair share of medical setbacks over the years which she fought valiantly. She was ready to move on and did so peacefully as she and her family had prayed for.  Sally is now dancing in heaven with her beloved brothers, family member and friends.

As the youngest in her family, she was preceded in death by brothers Dale, Bob, and Jack. She is survived by her husband Tom (married 70 years), son Dale Nester (Marion) of Ithaca, MI, daughter Jill Barrett of Commerce Township, MI, and son Ronald Nester (Jill) of Berkley, MI. Sally had six grandchildren (Scott, Kyle, Brittany, Hazen, Russell, and Hannah) and nine great-grandchildren.  There are also many nieces and nephews in Michigan and Wisconsin that will miss their Aunt Sally.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony and Luncheon will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca (218 E. Neward St.) beginning with a period of Reminiscing/Fellowship at 11:30 AM, a short Memorial Service at 12:30 PM, followed by a luncheon at 1:00 PM.  Donations, in Sally’s name, can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca’s Memorial Fund (PO Box 48, Ithaca, 48847) or any charity of your choosing.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca.  To view Sally’s obituary online or leave a note of condolence for the family, please visit www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Marilee J Mouser]

Dearest Nesters, so sorry to hear Sally is gone. My condolences are with you and the hope that memories and faith sustain you.

[Dawn Hazlewood]

Thank You For The Pleasure Of Knowing Sweet Sally. I Will Forever Miss Her Giggles And Smiles. I Miss Our Morning Visits. Mine And Terrys Thoughts And Prayers Are With Her Family

[Pam Markel]

I so enjoyed my friendship with Sally. I have fond memories of our clogging days at Canadian Lakes. She had such a spark about her and a twinkle in her eye! Sending hugs to all the Nestors.

[Joan Travioli]

So sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. I have missed having both Sally and Tom as neighbors these last few years. Condolences to the family. Joan Travioli

[Nola Owen]

Sally was wired to be a sparkler wherever she went. So much fun and full of wisdom. I enjoyed the time I had. Will always miss her and treasure the sparkle she shared. Condolences to her family. What a gal our Sal. Thank you Lord for her time with us.

[Rich andNancy Galka]

Tom. So sorry to hear about Sally. We enjoyed the time we had with the two of you at Canadian Lakes. I know she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Sherah MacLaren]

So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cheryl & Ron Krautstrunk]

Sincere condolences Dale & Marion and the Nester family on the loss of your mother.🌹

[David and Bonnie Bowen]

Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the Nester family, our hearts are with you.

[Renee A Smith]

Sally was one of our favorite people at DownTown Dime. She stole our hearts the first time she visited. She loved her sparkles and we tried to have something new everytime she visited. She would roam the aisles while Tom sat in the car. Many times we would tell him to go and one of us would bring her home later. She was a joy to know and am happy that she enjoyed her visits as much as we did. Thank you for sharing Sally with us.
Renee A Smith

[Wanda Minnis]

I loved visiting Sally at Laurels. She was a sweet lady. I will miss her.