Nan Marie was born August 22, 1952 in Hastings, Nebraska, to parents Gilbert and Shirley Roth. In 1963, the family moved to Casa Grande, Arizona, where she attended Casa Grande High School and was outstanding in the fields of arts and acting. Her senior year she was voted and won best actress award. She also attended Central Arizona College where she was a student in biology and was encouraged to continue her study in biological research. July 10, 1972, Nan married James Robertson and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. During her life, Nan excelled as a bookkeeper. She started her career working in her grandfather’s business, moved on to Kay Jewelers, and eventually worked for the family that owned the Impra Corp, which made artificial veins for the medical industry. They also raised Arabian horses.
During her working years, it was discovered she had myotonic muscular dystrophy. Nan continued working and even after becoming wheelchair bound, she continued keeping the books and budget at home. She also enjoyed knitting and jigsaw puzzles, many of which were framed and now hang in the house. She spent many happy hours on the computer emailing friends, posting of Facebook and playing games.
Nan was a kind, giving person who never complained, or talked about her handicap. She was a strong individual with a wonderful sense of humor that was loved by everyone who met her. She loved animals and was involved with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Of the many cates that Nan and Jim cared for over the years, her favorite was Mika.
Nan and Jim were both very involved in Austin Peay State University, loved going to events when she was able and contributed numerous photographic prints to the arts department. They were both very actively involved in politics and were thrilled to have their picture taken with Robert Kennedy, Jr.
Nan is survived by her husband, Jim Robertson, mother, Shirley Grainger, sister, Kathy Wegener (Fred), nieces, Angela Wegener and Christy Rockey and nephew, Eric Wegener.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Honor’s Common, Austin Peay State University Campus, Clarksville, TN with Laurie Hynson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741, or online at www.bestfriends.org.

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