Nancy K. Sanborn

Nancy K. Sanborn
TRAVERSE CITY – Nancy K. Sanborn, age 75, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the Traverse Manor Assisted Living Facility in the loving care of her husband, Ronald.
Nancy was born on November 4, 1941 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, to Edward and Vada (Royal) Depky. Nancy grew up in Traverse City and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1959. After graduating from high school, Nancy briefly worked for Michigan Mutual.
On August 27, 1960, Nancy married Ronald Sanborn at St. Francis Catholic Church. With Ron being in the United States Army, Nancy and Ron moved to Panama, where their first son Ronald W. Sanborn Jr. was born on May 25, 1962.
Nancy devoted herself to caring for her developmentally challenged son, Shawn, and helped to establish a network of resources for disabled children and their families in Traverse City.
Nancy and Ron loved to travel, and most frequented the island of Maui in Hawaii, where they made it their destination getaway eight times throughout their years together.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Ronald; son, Jonathan "Shawn" Sanborn, Traverse City; daughter, Kimberly S. MacDonnell, Golden, CO; sister, Judith Alters; brother, Gary R. Depky; and grandchildren; McKenzie Sullivan, Pinedale, WY; and Haley Brogan, St. Louis, MO. Nancy is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her good friend Joyce Sarkon.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Ronald Jr. In honor of Nancy's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held at the Gilbert Lodge at Twin Lakes, Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm.