Nancy Lou (Nietzer) Shampo, age 69, died unexpectedly, at her home in her favorite place on Earth, Honolulu, Hawaii on October 29, 2020.  Nancy was born in Gresham, Wisconsin on September 30 ^th to Louise and Theodore Nietzer.  She was united in marriage to James Shampo in the summer of 1970.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 2017.  She was united in marriage to Walter Felty on March 21, 2008.  Nancy enjoyed life to the fullest and on her own terms. Committing the majority of her life to a career in the United States Air Force (USAF), gave her the opportunities to realize her dreams of traveling and living abroad.  She met Walter Felty in Honolulu Hawaii in 1988.  After separating from the USAF, she built a meaningful second career helping blind people become mobile in society.  This important work took her back to her beloved Hawaii.  She planned on retiring from Spark Matsunaga VA Medical Center, where she was employed as a Blind Rehab Outpatient Specialist, serving blind Veterans.  Not only did Nancy have a zest for adventure, but she was also very passionate about animals. Over the years she and Walt raised exotic birds, chocolate labs, Maine Coon cats and Arabian horses.  When she wasn't tending to her animals, you could find her researching new baking recipes, or whipping up old family recipes that she loved to share with co-workers and friends.  Her daring, caring and generous heart will be missed.

She is survived by: her husband, Walt ; her daughters, Heidi (Roger) Boden of Pierson, Michigan and Mia (Bugra) Ertas of Niskayuna, New York; her grandchildren, Cody James, McKenna Lee, and Collin Michael; and one great grandchild, Caiden James.  She is also survived by: her sisters, Charmaine (Bill) Arendt of Gresham, Lisa (Tim) Nietzer of Appleton; her brother, Randy Nietzer, of Gresham; her sisters-in-law, Judy Nietzer of Gresham, and Juliet Nietzer of the Philippines; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles (Bill) and Jim.

Private memorial services will be planned for a future date.  Memorial donations may be made to: https://www.habitatforhorses.org/support/donate