Newman, Nancy Ruth (Burkhart) age 88, of Minneapolis, died November 12, 2017. Nancy was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa April 17, 1929. She is survived by son David (Susan) Newman and daughter Martha (Jack) Cremer; grandchildren Matthew (Lindsey), Jeffrey (Marne) and Andrew Newman; Alex and Chris Cremer; great-grandchildren Adison, Piper and Maxwell Newman; nephews Dan (Lisamarie) and Tom (Tonette) Burkhart; niece Susan (Troy) Wise and their families; and Rico, a very special 4-legged friend. Nancy was known for her many loves, including reading, the North Shore, Utah's Canyonlands, Orchestra Hall, theater and especially her friends and family. There will be a celebration of Nancy's life, Saturday, December 2, at 2928 Dean Parkway, Minneapolis from 12:00 - 3:00PM. Memorials to Ten Thousand Things Theater or Friends of the Walker Library.

Published on November 19, 2017


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