Nancy Rudy

Lifelong Sherman County resident and beloved mother and friend, Nancy Jane Rudy, passed away due to a brief illness on November 19, 2022 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver, CO.

On October 13, 1937, Nancy was born to the union of Carl Hugh Errington and Nellie Ball Errington at Boothroy Memorial Hospital in Goodland, Kansas.  Nancy was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  Life began for Nancy growing up on the Bar E Ranch in Sherman County.  She attended Ruleton Elementary and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1955.  She furthered her education in business and accounting at Fort Hays State University.  After college, Nancy attended Hollywood Beauty College in Denver, Colorado pursuing a career in cosmetology.

During her adolescent years, putting aside her usual farm and school activities, Nancy was a member of the Harmony Hustlers 4-H Club for eleven years.  She held club officer positions and received many achievement awards at county and state levels.  Nancy had an eye for selecting a grand champion steer from her father’s Polled Hereford cow herd, the most memorable was her steer named Butch.  She continued her interest in 4-H later, as a leader for the Ruleton Eager Beavers.  Nancy was also an all-around athlete and learned to play softball at an early age.  She played throughout high school and played with the Fort Hays State girls traveling team where she was also known for throwing a mean curve ball.

On January 19, 1963, Nancy was united in marriage to James Devere Rudy at the United Methodist Church in Brewster, Kansas.  To this union, two daughters were born, Tracy Ann and Trina Jo.  As a family, they enjoyed camping and fishing together.  In the spring of 1981, James had passed away, leaving Nancy to rear their girls.  She dedicated her life making sure they had stability, an education and a good work ethic.  She demonstrated her work ethic throughout her career as a beautician.  Nancy owned her own businesses in Atwood, Colby and Goodland, KS.  As time went on, she worked as a beautician at Golden West Skills Center and at Good Samaritan Assisted Living, while she was a CNA.  She had many other pursuits that included operating The Ole Ice Cream Parlor in Goodland and managing her farm until her passing.

Nancy was a member of Zonta International Women’s Club.  She was listed along with her parents in the National Social Directory from 1971-1975.  Nancy enjoyed living in her home on the family farm.  She gave to many charities and was always there to help a friend in need.  She enjoyed traveling with her daughters, spending time with friends, keeping up with her granddaughter, and was a sports enthusiast, never missing a K-State or KU game.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

She is survived by her daughters Tracy Rudy of Burlington, CO and Trina Rudy of Vancouver, WA, a granddaughter Samantha Jones of Burlington, CO and many other family members and friends.