William Wallace Nurse

William Wallace Nurse

Male 1928 - 2015  (86 years)


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  • Name William Wallace Nurse  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Birth 23 Aug 1928  New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Death 16 Apr 2015 
    Person ID I74561  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father William Vanett Nurse,   b. 23 Jun 1898, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Oct 1966, Parish,Oswego,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Hazel Lovanchia Henderson,   b. 16 Mar 1898, Oswego Co NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 May 1996, Rileyville, Page , Virginia,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 98 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 14 Sep 1918 
    Family ID F26122  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Phyllis Hope 
    Marriage 20 Apr 1951 
    Children 
     1. Sandy Nurse  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Adrian E Nurse  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F25050  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • William W. Nurse, 86, of North Port, FL passed away April 16, 2015. William was born August 23, 1928 in Parish, NY to Hazel (Henderson) and William Nurse. He married the late Phyllis Lewis on April 20, 1951.William served in the US Army 1951-1953, saw overseas duty in Korea with graves registration in the 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division; He received his BS degree from the University of New York in 1959 and Master of Arts degree from George Washington University in 1962. He joined the Lions Club in 1967 and was a Life Member of the Mason Neck Lions Club in Mason Neck, VA and an Associate Member of the North Port Lions Club. William worked in a machine shop in the early 1950’s, making transmissions and differentials for auto and trucks, went to college and taught Architectural and engineering drafting for 24 years at Mount Vernon High School, having retired from Mount Vernon in 1983. He built many custom homes before moving to Florida. In addition to his wife, Phyllis, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandy Nurse; brother, Vernon Nurse and sister, Eileen Ackers. Survivors include his son, Adrian (wife, Cheryle) Nurse and brother, Jerome Nurse of Mexico, NY. Visitation was from 1-2 PM, Tuesday, April 21, at Farley Funeral Home, North Port Chapel with Funeral Service at 2 PM. A Graveside Service will be at 1 PM, Saturday, April 25 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Virginia Beach, VA.

  • Sources 
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