Nancy K. Galofre
Galofré, Nancy K. (nee Evert), born April 2, 1943, died August 25, 2017.
Survived by her three daughters, Ana Smith, Christine Allen, and Mary Galofré, her five grandchildren, her brothers Gary and Ken Evert, and her beau Alberto Galofré. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert O. Evert and Nina (nee Leiter). She was dearly beloved and will be missed by all who knew her.
Born just outside of Chicago, Nancy was a middle child and the only daughter in her Midwestern Methodist family. She learned by example to value hard work and industriousness, lessons that she would continue to model through her adult life.
Nancy fostered a love of music early on and although she wasn’t encouraged to pursue higher education, she nonetheless persevered and attended American University in her 20’s to study music. Taking a break to travel, work in Washington D.C., Chicago and Palo Alto and raise a family, Nancy graduated with honors from St. Louis University in 1987 with a Communications degree. The final stage of Nancy’s professional career encompassed over two decades at Washington University, initially with the Distinguished Speakers series and eventually transitioning to run Special Events for the Chancellor.
Travel was a passion of Nancy’s and she managed to see much of the United States and the world including memorable trips to China, western Europe, South America, Cuba, Cook Islands, Mexico and Canada. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, seeing shows, playing board games, attending art shows and live music, relaxing at the lake house and walking along Lake Michigan.
Throughout her life, Nancy was committed to serving her community and those in need of a helping hand, whether it be building homes for Habitat for Humanity, serving on Boards for low-income schools, health clinics and children living in poverty or biking 100 miles across the Midwest for charitable donations. She believed in social justice and often made small gestures such as donating furniture, saying a prayer, baking a cake or helping a friend secure a raise. Through her example, her daughters went on to found two non-profits of their own and strive to continue her legacy of giving back.
Services: Arrangements by St. Louis Cremation. Funeral arrangements will be private. A Celebration of Life event will be held this fall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her daughters’ non-profits: Ark of the Rainbow atwww.arkoftherainbow.org
or Humble Design at www.humbledesign.org
I am so sad to hear this news about Nancy. She was a member of First Congregational Church UCC in St. Louis and we served together on the Mission & Outreach Committee and other roles. She had great ideas, was always upbeat and energetic, and exhibited great commitment to the church and the wider community. I also worked with her at Washington University, where she pretty much ran things for the Chancellor. She was a gem. She had such a wide impact – her loss is immense. My prayers are shared with all who love her.
We would like to extend our sympathy to Nancy’s family. We knew her as a swim mate (Clayton Rec Center -David), as a member of the Mission & Outreach Team (Leigh), and as a calm, loving and giving member of First Congregational Church STL. We have missed her during her illness, grieve her death, and trust in the immense love of God. David and Leigh Greenhaw
We knew Nancy through her work at Washington University. Her smile was infectious, her kindness to others exemplary.
She shall be missed by many.
My heart is so sad to know I’ll not see Nancy’s smile again. I loved serving on church council with her and gathering in fellowship and worship with her. My condolences to her family.
My sincere condolences Alberto– Debra
My sincere sympathy to Nancy’s family. I worked with Nancy at Washington University. As my supervisor, she taught me so much and gave me opportunities to grow. She was a dear friend, a beautiful soul who had a great impact in my life. She will be greatly missed. May her legacy live on through her beautiful daughters.