Nancy Jo Pifer
May 11, 1947 — December 18, 2024
Nancy Jo Pifer, 77, of Canal Winchester, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, peacefully in her home.
Nancy was born on May 11, 1947 to the late Mervin and Ruth (Tallman) Pifer.
She lived her entire life in Canal Winchester. A lover of animals and an avid equestrian, she raised sheep as a young girl to afford her first horse of several, which she rode and showed. Nancy enjoyed time spent at the Columbus Zoo and was an enthusiastic fan of retired zookeeper and director emeritus, Jack Hanna. She traveled extensively with her mother while Ruth was alive, and then continued the passion after her death, including a 36-day trip around the world. She also enjoyed live theatre and attended many performances at the Otterbein College Theatre and the Little Theatre Off Broadway.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Mervin and Ruth Pifer, and maternal aunt, Helen (Tallman) Fisher. She is survived by her brother, Jim Pifer; her niece, Tippi Hickey; and maternal cousins Connie Anderson and Susan Kazara.
In lieu of a burial service, a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 5th at 1:00 pm at David’s United Church of Christ, 80 W. Columbus Street, Canal Winchester. Rather than send flowers, please feel free to make a personal contribution to the Columbus Zoo.
Nancy was born on May 11, 1947 to the late Mervin and Ruth (Tallman) Pifer.
She lived her entire life in Canal Winchester. A lover of animals and an avid equestrian, she raised sheep as a young girl to afford her first horse of several, which she rode and showed. Nancy enjoyed time spent at the Columbus Zoo and was an enthusiastic fan of retired zookeeper and director emeritus, Jack Hanna. She traveled extensively with her mother while Ruth was alive, and then continued the passion after her death, including a 36-day trip around the world. She also enjoyed live theatre and attended many performances at the Otterbein College Theatre and the Little Theatre Off Broadway.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Mervin and Ruth Pifer, and maternal aunt, Helen (Tallman) Fisher. She is survived by her brother, Jim Pifer; her niece, Tippi Hickey; and maternal cousins Connie Anderson and Susan Kazara.
In lieu of a burial service, a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 5th at 1:00 pm at David’s United Church of Christ, 80 W. Columbus Street, Canal Winchester. Rather than send flowers, please feel free to make a personal contribution to the Columbus Zoo.
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