Nancy Ruth Van Bibber

February 8, 1946 - January 7, 2021

Nancy Ruth Van Bibber, 74, of Grand Island passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Service and celebration of Nancy’s life will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Northridge Assembly of God, 3025 Independence Ave., with the Rev. Mark Oberbeck officiating. Livestreaming will be available at the Northridge Facebook page. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service time. Memorials are suggested to Northridge Assembly of God Church. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Nancy was born February 8, 1946, in Valentine, Nebraska, the daughter of Charles and Luella (Wocke) Frey. She received her education in Valentine. In 1962, Nancy married the late Richard Dean Davis. On June 14, 1979, she was united in marriage to Donald James Van Bibber. The couple made their home in Grand Island. Beginning in March of 1977, Nancy was employed by Miller and Paine, which became Dillard’s. She retired in September of 2011. Nancy was a member of Northridge Assembly of God. She loved music and singing and was especially fond of playing the organ. She also enjoyed knitting, playing cards and spending time with her family. Those left who cherish her memory include children, Chet (Kathy) Van Bibber, Traci Jackson, James (Jennifer) Davis, Jamie (Jeff) Vinson, Sherri (Leo) Terri, Shelli (Carl) Hayes and Michael (Susan) Van Bibber; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Chet (Gloria) Frey and sister, Carolyn (Gary) Wickett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; an infant son, Chester Ray Davis; a grandson, Jeremy Davis; her parents; and a sister, Barbara Lockwood.