Nanci Jean Welte
January 28, 1954 ~ April 24, 2025
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, United States
Nanci Jean Welte peacefully went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 24th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Nanci fought a tough battle with thyroid cancer for nine years, with such grace that many were not aware of her pain, only her strength and unwavering spirit. Nanci was born on January 28th, 1954 in Pueblo CO, to Gordon and Lois Sullivan. Although she was the youngest of three children, she assumed the role of the family matriarch.
Nanci graduated from Centennial High School, and in true Nanci fashion, graduated a year early. From there, she attended SCSC (CSU-Pueblo). She then transitioned to orthodontic dentistry and worked for Scott Family Orthodontics from 1973-1986.
In 1987, Nanci, with daughter Lauren, married Tom Welte, the love of her life. In the coming years, she took over the role of full time mom and property manager for their family rental properties. From 2019-2024 she felt called by her Catholic faith to volunteer at St. Pius X Catholic Church, assuming many roles, including accountant.
Nanci enjoyed many hobbies, of which included bowling with her team, the “Happy Hookers” and grandson Dane. Nanci loved girls’ trips to Arizona with her mom, daughter, and granddaughters, where she would “shop till she dropped”. Nanci was a jack of all trades. She could transition from classy to country in the blink of an eye. Nanci had a deep appreciation for the cabin she and Tom shared in Westcliffe where she enjoyed sitting at the stream at “Nana’s Place”, ching chinging over a glass of Jack Daniels around the bonfire. She also loved spending time with family, whether she was traveling, canning tomatoes, skiing, sewing, or making the treasured family hot tacos.
As most people know, Nanci was the heart of her family. She was any and everything her family could have wanted or needed and more. Affectionately known as “Nana, Nana Banana, Nana-Momma, My Love, and Beautiful Bride”, she was our rock and foundation. Nanci’s love was a force of nature and her grace and strength will carry on through generations.
Nanci was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Sullivan. Nanci’s memory lives on through her family; mother Lois Sullivan, sisters Sharon (Alan) Cape, and Joan Bratcher, loving husband Tom, daughter Lauren (Tim Jr.) Davis, grandchildren Claire (Gaige) Graham, Ella and Dane Davis, dearest friend Mary Parrish, nieces and nephews, and all who were fortunate enough to know her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
The Mass honoring Nanci’s life will be held Friday May 2nd, 2025, at 2:00 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Prior to the Mass, the family invites friends to attend a Rosary, Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 6:30 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John Neumann Catholic School, St. Pius X Catholic Church or MD Anderson Cancer Center. Condolences may be made at www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Rosary: May 1, 2025 6:30 pm
St. Pius X Catholic Church
3130 Morris Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-542-1552
Memorial Mass: May 2, 2025 2:00 pm
St. Pius X Catholic Church
3130 Morris Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-542-1552
Tom, Lauren and Family,
I’m so Sorry to hear of the loss of Nanci. She was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed talking with her. Prayers and my Condolences to all of you.
Love, Theresa Maurello