Luther
Nancy Yannias Luther
1951 - 2017
Nancy Yannias Luther passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 27, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on July 11, 1951, in Chicago, the hometown of her father. Within months of her birth, she and her family moved to Colorado Springs where her mother's family, the Apostolas', have lived since the early 1900s. She attended Columbia Elementary and North Junior, graduating from Palmer High School in 1969. She had many local friends that attended school with her from kindergarten through high school. She married the most handsome Glen Luther in 1973, a few years after meeting him while cruising Nevada Avenue with her friend Carol Neumann, shortly after his return from Vietnam. Together they had four children: Benjamin, Sara (Roger) LaBrie, Teresa (Harry) Manesiotis and Timothy. Nancy was particularly excited about her four grandchildren Nia (3), Isaac (2), Viviana (8 months) and Melina (5 months). Nancy is survived by her husband, children, and grandchildren, as well as her mother, Helen Yannias, her brothers Philip (Terry, Katheryne and Zach), Paul (Cynthia and Valerie) and Peter (Mary, Eleni and Nico) Yannias, a large extended family, and many friends.
Nancy worked for the Colorado College Athletic Department as a secretary for 18 years. She was a rabid Tiger Hockey fan and rarely missed a home game. Prior to CC, Nancy worked for the IB program at Palmer High School. Nancy was also a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha philanthropic sorority. She attended CU Boulder where she majored in partying, eventually graduating from secretarial school. Nancy always enjoyed making friends at her secretarial jobs as she and Glen moved throughout the western U.S. before resettling in Colorado Springs. Nancy loved watching sports, collecting Christmas figurines, crafting, and playing with her grandchildren.
Nancy is preceded in death by her father Nicholas. Before she passed, Nancy expressed enormous gratitude to everyone who helped her during her illness, including health care professionals, family, and friends. She will be eternally grateful for your kindness. Nancy handled her illness with great patience, humility, and grace, never once complaining. Her strength was most certainly buoyed by the love of her many supporters. She and her family would especially like to thank Pikes Peak Hospice for their care during the transition. They are angels walking the earth.
A visitation will be at Swan-Law on Thursday, October 5, 2017, from 5-8 p.m., with a Trisagion service at 6 p.m. The funeral will be held at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2017. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Pikes Peak Hospice or Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church.
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Dear Glen and Family, We wish you the Lord's strength and support in this time of sadness and challenge. Nancy was such a positive, fun loving spirit. We hope you can remember the good times and that they will soften the challenges. We knew Nancy from ESA and especially worked with her closely when she was secretary and Carolyn was president. I was the "email support guy" and exchanged jokes with Nancy a number of times. She was always up for a laugh and maybe a little mischief. She has been and will be missed. God Bless you, Lyman and Carolyn Kaiser
Lyman Kaiser
October 6, 2017
I'm so so sorry for your loss. Nancy was such a sweet and kind neighbor and has been through a lot these past months. How sad for all that effort to end in her loss, and all of your losses too. I'm so sorry and feel very sad for you. I will miss Nancy. I remember around Halloween one year, she wasn't going to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, but she brought over a bag of goodies for each of my boys so they didn't miss out on the candy they would have gotten going to her door. It was so thoughtful and loving. I'm praying for your family at this sad time.
Diane Gordon
October 4, 2017
Glen, Ben, Tim, Sara and Theresa,
Nothing can take the pain away that is present in your hearts. Nancy was very special and dear to me in the short time our paths crossed at Colorado College. Nancy's happy upbeat spirit was very infectious to all around her.
Prayers for strength for your family in the challenging days ahead. Nancy will be missed, RIP.
Linda Alexander
October 3, 2017
Dear Glen, Sara, Teresa, Tim and Ben, I was so sorry to hear about Nancy. She was for sure the kindest lady I ever met. We had so many good times together with Grandma and Grandpa and the last reunion. Nancy and I talked a lot she was always so happy and fun to be around. I am very sorry and will keep all of you in my Prayers. Blessed to be part of your family. I love you all and miss you all. Sincerely, Janet Helstrom
Janet Helstrom
October 3, 2017
I didn't know Nancy well but I know she was loved by many I love. She'll be missed. My love and prayers to all family and friends.
Karen Labrie
October 2, 2017
I had the pleasure of working with Nancy. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a strong sense of dedication to her job (surpassed only by her dedication to her family!!)and was always pleasant, kind and thoughtful. She had a great smile and an easy laugh that made her fun to be around. She took pride in her work and I know that Colorado College Athletics will miss her. May she rest in peace -
Julie Soriero
October 2, 2017
Nancy and Glen welcomed me into their home in Elko, Nevada. I will never forget their kindness. May God comfort and bless Glen and their children and family in this time of earhtly loss.
David Terry
October 1, 2017
Nancy was one of the sweetest people I knew. With cousins, especially first cousins, the connections made early on seem to stick a lifetime. When I first met her in person, in 1964, in Colorado Springs, she was like a big sister. When she and her best friend at the time, Anne, came to Chicago either later in '64 or '65, again we had a blast. She and Anne also got to see the Beatles! The one lasting impression of my cousin, Nancy, was her playfulness. She rarely took anything, including herself, seriously. I can still hear her say, "oh, mother!", with a sigh and a giggle. I would have loved to see her, as yiaya, with her grandkids. The world is definitely a sadder place without her. All our love to you, Nancy, and farewell. We'll see you soon. My love and deepest condolences to to Auntie Helen, Philip, Paul, and Peter, and your incredible families, and to Glenn, Theresa, Sara, and Ben. May her memory be eternal.
Love, Steve and Sherry
Steve Yannias
October 1, 2017
With your faith and family may you find healing comfort in each other. The most beautiful aspect Nancy had was hope for everyone. May her memory be eternal.
Kiki Katsampes
October 1, 2017
Nancy, kind and sweet soul, rest in Peace knowing that many Prayers and Love will surround your loved ones.We will all miss more time with her and my good wishes and good energy and prayers go to all that hurt and are heartbroken. Bless you, Phillip and family !
Marsha Robertson
October 1, 2017
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