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<p>Nancy Gosselink, 70, of Willis, Texas, passed away in her home on   Dec. 1, 2012. Nancy was born on Dec. 8, 1941, in Wichita Falls to Pat   and Lloyd Swift.</p>
<p>She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Swift. She is survived   by her husband of 48 years, John A. Gosselink; sons John Gosselink Jr.   and Peter Gosselink and their wives Sarah Gosselink and Amy Van Dorfy;   and grandchildren Julia Grace, Tess Faith, Elin Elizabeth and John   Gosselink III. She is also survived by her mother, Pat Swift; sisters   Patty Stansbury and Heidi Abel; brothers Jon Swift and David “Boe”   Swift; and a huge family of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles   and many close friends.</p>
<p>Nancy spent her working life teaching school at Spring Woods High   School in Spring Branch, Texas, where both of her sons attended.   Following her retirement, she was active in The Women’s Club, Book Club   and a variety of other functions at Point Aquarius on Lake Conroe. She   and her husband were active supporters of youth in several churches,   helping with the summer youth musical of First Presbyterian Church   Smithville for years, two food banks and their home church in Willis.</p>
<p>Nancy “Nana” was the cornerstone of the entire Gosselink family.</p>
<p>A memorial/celebration service is 11 a.m. Dec. 8 at First Methodist   Church, 200 N. Thomason in Willis, with Pastor Mark Woodward   officiating. Dress is casual.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Methodist   Church, P.O. Box 315, Willis, TX 77378. Please specify the memorial is   to be used for the youth programs at the church.</p>