Bookmyer, Nancy

Nancy Joos Bookmyer, age 82 of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2010 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Born in Detroit to Herman and Mary Joos, Nancy was raised in Grosse Pointe, MI. She attended The Convent of the Sacred Heart and graduated with a degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Her career included working for DB Brothers advertising agency and owning RSVP catering company. Nana enjoyed her family most of all, traveling with Bob, and entertaining with her many friends in Pinehurst and Birmingham, MI. She was a member of the Silver Foils golf group, played a mean game of tennis and volunteered for Prancing Horse. Nancy enjoyed laughing and will be remembered for her rendition of the Irving Berlin favorite: Cheek to Cheek, “…Heaven, I‘m in Heaven…” Nancy was married to the late Doctor Robert M. Bookmyer for 57 wonderful years. Together they raised seven children: Michael (Allison) of Boulder, CO; Peter of BC, Canada; Kelly Sallee (John) of Snowmass, CO; Brad (Becky) of White Salmon, WA; Julie Murphy (Dan) of Los Angeles, CA; Thaddeus of Wishram, WA; Robert of Portland, WA. Nine grandchildren: Snow Reinhardt (Rob), Cappy, Sarah, Peter, Gracen, Colette, Claire, Patrick and Mary, and great-granddaughter, Maia. Nancy is survived by her BFF and brother, Doctor Thad Joos (Suzanne) of Grosse Pointe, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandchild, Huddy. A private memorial service is yet to be determined.