Nancy L. (Love) Brennan
Marriages
C. W. "Bill" Brennan - September 14, 1947
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D - April 14, 2013
Nancy Rose (Love) Brennan passed away at her home after a
lengthy battle with cancer.
Nancy was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to her parents,
Milo R. “Waddy” Love and Helen E. Love. They returned to the
LOV Ranch, located on Piceance Creek, where she grew up and remained
the rest of her life. She attended Rock School for the first
eight years, and then attended high school in Rifle. She went to college
in Boulder, and on the 14th of September, 1947, married C. W.
“Bill” Brennan, her husband of 65 years. They made their home on
the ranch taking over from her parents. Nancy worked hand in hand
with Bill, performing all the duties required of a working rancher, as
well as homemaker, all the while raising four children. Nancy was
always the glue that held the family and ranch together. She was a
cowboy, ranch hand, peacemaker, ranch foreman while Bill was
serving our County and State, disciplinarian (yes she could give a
memorable spanking when it was deserved), cook, laundry attendant,
doctor, nurse, and house cleaner, just to name a few of the duties
performed cheerfully and always without complaint. There were
definitely times when her family gave her reason to complain, but
she just straightened them all out and they went on. Although outwardly
quiet, this lady had an iron will and could wield it firmly
when needed.
After getting their children raised, Nancy and Bill took some time
away from the ranch to travel, including a memorable trip to Africa
and two tours of Mexico. While Bill was attending meetings, Nancy
was able to enjoy many tours of Washington D.C. Nancy was active
in the Rio Blanco County Cowbelles promoting Colorado Beef,
serving in various offices including President . She was also an active
member of the Colorado Cowbelles Association.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her
husband, Bill; by one sister, Marje Dorrell, who is residing in
Alaska, and four children, Michael Milo Brennan (Jackie) of
Meeker; Kay Nancy Bumguardner of Mesa, Colorado; James William
Brennan (Beverly) running the ranch on Piceance Creek, and
Richard Joseph Brennan (Sandie) of North Pole, Alaska. She was
blessed with seven grandchildren, CL Bumguardner, Rachel Goodman,
Rebecca Brennan, Neil Brennan, Matt Brennan, Ben Brennan,
and Erin Brennan; also ten great-grandchildren, with one more on
the way.
Services were performed at Holy Family Catholic Church in
Meeker with arrangements provided by Grant Mortuary. Donations
may be made to Rio Blanco Home Health in care of Pioneer Hospital
in Meeker.
