Joan Shafran
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Posted on: Sep 06, 2023 at 1:22 PM
This is very sad news. In high school we used to hang around together, I was Natasha (dressing in all black) and she was Pomegranate (in all white). We lost track over the years but she had a wonderful spirit---full of adventure and laughter.
Thank you for sharing this.
Joan
Nancy was my friend throughout the decades since Shaker High School. We corresponded in college, hung out together, later sent emails and sometimes visited. She was thoughtful, curious, tenacious and one of the dearest friends. Together with Fred they made a such a difference to so many lives. A powerful team.
In the Hebrew tradition there is something called “A Woman of Valor”. I found this poem, that describes Nancy so well. It begins this way…
A woman of valor makes the world change
Her strength is the content that guides through the days
Defined by her actions that bring light to all dreams
Valor is something that's defined by her deeds.
We will miss you.
Love, Joan