Valerie Norreen (Sims) Cardy Obituary, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan Copyright © 2003 by Alice A. Eaton. This copy contributed for use in the MIGenWeb Archives. MIGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed MIGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the MIGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Obituaries from the Clare County (Michigan) Cleaver, April 19, 200l Valerie Norreen (Sims) Cardy was born on November 6, 1932 in Lansing, the daughter of Edward and Carrie (Weir) Sims. She was one of three children, with brothers, Edward and Newton Sims; and sister Grace and husband Bill West. Valerie had three children with husband Albert Cardy, sons: John and wife Carol Cardy of Lansing and Albert E. Cardy; one daughter Karen and husband Rex Swindlehurst of Lansing. Valerie and Albert Cardy were married on May 3, 1958 in Lansing. Valerie moved to Harrison from Lansing in 1986, where she enjoyed helpng handicapped children and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Cardy died on April 7, 200l at the age of 68. She leaves behind husband Albert, son: John Cardy; daughter Karen Swindlehurst; brother: Edward Sims; sister: Grace West; three grandchildren: Sharen, Joshua and Shaun; and several nieces and nephews. Valerie was preceded in death by her parents; son: Albert E. Cardy; and brother: Newton Sims. Visitation for Mrs. Cardy was held on Tuesday, April l0 at 3-9 pm, with a funeral service to celebrate her life on Wednesday, April ll at ll:00 am at St. Athanasius Catholic Church with Father Daniel Nowak O.F.M. presiding. Arrangements were entrusted to Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, Mich.