A few of the materials were set aside for the Nancy Cane Beelman Raffle.  Two yard sales were held and finally, three of Nancy's paintings were auctioned and brought in additional funds.

This money along with the many generous donations sent to the Society as memorials, will fund a Certificate of Deposit.  The interest from this account will be used to fund the Beelman Award at Watermedia.

Dale Beelman, Nancy's husband, will donate $400 per year for this award for his lifetime and the certificate will take over after his death.

Not only did Nancy leave a rich legacy of work and friendship on behalf of MTWS but, thanks to the family's generosity, and the gifts of her friends, her support of MTWS will continue as the Nancy Beelman Award in Watermedia.

A Note of Remembrance from Nancy . . .

I was lucky. I had the best parents, husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends in the whole world. I was also blessed with the most loving pets in the animal kingdom.

My friendships meant everything to me. I enjoyed giving laughter to others even at my own expense. It was an expense well spent.

I loved this earth of ours, and birds, and flowers, and Montana, my adopted state. I was blessed with a voice that could make others happy. I had a never-ending joy of water and swimming.

I believe in God. He is all around us from my favorite chickadees to the sunsets.

Remember I had a wonderful full life filled with Art and Fun. Smile for me and know that I am with those I love who have been waiting for me, as I shall be waiting for you. So long for a while . . .

October 25, 1936 ~ April 9, 2003