Nancy L. Riker

Nancy Riker passed away Monday February 20th 2023 at her home after a battle with liver cancer. She was 80 years old. She was born December 8th 1942 in St. Louis Michigan to Howard and Gladys (Studebaker) Oman’s. 

Nancy was a nurse for most of her career in the city Lansing Michigan.

She was a kind, humble and forgiving soul. Those who knew her have their own stories to tell. Nancy had many sides. One was the stubborn fiercely independent side. The other was a funny wit that always saw the humorous side of life. She was also an amazing caregiver and advocate, she took over guardianship over her niece Marilyn Omans who was disabled and cared for many others in her lifetime with a beautiful loving heart.

She is survived by her children, Larry Van Sickle, Floyd Van Sickle, and daughter Tammy Stair (Van Sickle). She will be missed by her grandchildren Mathew, Kyle, Joshua (deceased) Johnathon, Amber, Michael, Kierien, and Aira along with many great grandchildren. To her children she leaves her unique green eyes, a stubborn streak with an unselfish giving heart.

Funeral services for Nancy will be 2pm, Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca with Pastor John Hagerman. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1 pm until the time of the service. Burial will be in Chapel Gardens Cemetery. Her legacy will carry on forever reminding us that we control our attitudes. We choose to live a life of meaningful acts of love and service, like Christ modeled for us.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Amber cofani]

Grandma I still can't believe that your really gone. I miss you so much. I love you too grandma. Tell the others up there in heaven that I said hi and I love and miss them. And that I will see you when it's my time to go. You're in a better place now grandma. I will always remember you and the fun times we had together. I always remember that you made sure us grandkids we had our pizza rolls everytime we came over. I always remember that. And that dad told you you didn't need to do that. But you wanted to cause you loved us grandkids. R.I.P. grandma I love and miss you. See you soon.

[Mathew Vansickle]

Grandma,
I know your no longer suffering, but I wanted to let you know I love and miss you. I am glad I could fulfill your wish for you to see your two sons. You will be forever in our hearts. Till I see you again rest in heaven.

[Tammy]

When I got home today from the funeral home I had a unexpected large check in the mailbox. I'm thinking it was a blessing from mom as I am in the position to protect her assets and estate. Thanks to all the family who has shown love and support. We will always remember her ability to show love and compassion. Love you!

[Tammy]

When I got home today from the funeral home I had a unexpected large check in the mailbox. I'm thinking it was a blessing from mom as I am in the position to protect her assets and estate. Thanks to all the family who has shown love and support. We will always remember her ability to show love and compassion. Love you!

[evelyn white]

you have been my shining light for years, I will miss your fun tales and your making me laugh as you tell them, thank you my SISTER for all the beautiful years you have given me, I love you, Evelyn

[Brian A Baxter]

Nancy it was an honor and a blessing meeting you ! I promise to love Tammy and her children as you did. And I promise to take care and provide for them along with Tammy and with Gods guidance. Until we meet again..........Brian

[Connie kruger]

Aunt Nancy
I have so many fond memories of you coming over with uncle Eugene and coming to your house in Lansing and you always loved making cookies for us all,
Then later in years I got to work with you at Provencial house nursing home,I had not seen you for many years and you came up to me and said this is going to sound weird but you sure look like a vansickle lol I laughed and said you got esp or what because I am a vansickle,
You was such a sweet person, rest and peace
Connie Vansickle Kruger

[Amber ciofani]

Grandma can't believe it's been only 1 month and 1 day that you left this world. I can't believe it I miss you so much. You're not suffering anymore your not in no more pain. You're pain free. I love you grandma. You we're a great grandma and a good cook. I loved your cooking. I love and miss you grandma

[amber]

hey grandma tell dad i said hi and that i love and miss him. i cant believe that youre been gone for 2 years now as of yesterday and today dad you son has passed i love and miss you grandma