Nancy L. Bodiker

RICHMOND, Ind. – Nancy L. Bodiker, age 73, of Richmond, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Reid Hospital. Born September 6, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Jack B. and Ruth M. Shelton Jennings, she lived in Richmond for most of her life. Nancy attended Whitewater Schools and was a 1957 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked for many years in the Richmond Community School system and summer programs at the Richmond Parks Department. She was a special neighbor and friend to many and fondly known as “Mrs. B.” Nancy was a former board member of Richmond High School Alumni Association and the Wayne County Disabilities Awareness Council. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Catholic Women’s United. Nancy was appointed as the Democrat Representative to the Election Commission and was past officer of the Indiana General Assembly Women’s Club, precinct committee person, and delegate to state convention. Governor O’Bannon awarded Nancy the Sagamore of the Wabash. Nancy enjoyed traveling and community service. The love of her life was her family. Survivors include her husband, retired Indiana State Representative Richard W. Bodiker Sr., to whom she was married on May 1, 1965; children, Lisa Shinn (Dr. Michael) Murray of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Richard (fiancé, Dr. Alison Jaffe) Bodiker Jr. of Temecula, California, Jerry Dean Shinn of Richmond, Cathy Bodiker of Anderson, Indiana, Scott Bodiker of Richmond, and Jack Michael (fiancé Traci Galyean) Bodiker of Centerville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Jack (Kelli Mize) Bandura of Memphis, Tennessee; aunt, Patricia Jennings Murray of Camden, South Carolina; nieces; nephew; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack B. Jennings; mother, Ruth M. Bandura; step-father, Andy Bandura; and daughter, Robin Bodiker Martindale. Visitation for Nancy L. Bodiker will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 710 North A Street, Richmond, with Father Kevin Morris officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary Catholic Church, 240 South 6th Street, Richmond, Indiana, 47374; Richmond High School Alumni Association, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374; or American Cancer Society, Wayne County Unit, 4567 Progress Drive, Columbus, IN 47201. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Nancy L. Bodiker

September 6, 1939 - April 23, 2013