Nancy Lee Bruce

Nancy was born January 8 1937, daughter of Viall and Goldie (Anderson) Smith. She was born and raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba Area High School.

On June 12, 1954, Nancy married the late Joseph D. Norden of Escanaba. Together they had two sons. Divorced in 1962, Nancy married the late Kenneth Dale Bruce (died in 1980) on April 7, 1962. Together they had five children.

Nancy is survived by two daughters, Kelly (Tim) Smith, Cornell, MI, Lauri Kausak, Wilmington, NC; Sons Ricky (Joan) and Michael Norden, Escanaba, MI, Jamie (Tracy) Bruce Escanaba, Brian (Christine) Bruce, Red House, WV, and Daughter-in-law Tifiny Bruce (the late Timothy Bruce), Green Bay, WI, many grandchildren, great, great-great grandchildren, and so many family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth, and her youngest son Timothy Bruce in October 2023. She is also preceded by her two brothers Jack and James Smith, sister-in-law Marcine Smith, two special friends Joe (Uncle/Grandpa) Norden (ex-husband), and Robert “Bob” Heath and her “besties” Mary Jane Buzzo and Lois Martinson.

Family and Friends may call at Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba on Saturday, January 10, 2026 between 1:00 – 4:00 pm. There will be a Celebration of Life at 3:30 pm. Refreshments will be served throughout the visitation period. There will be no burial service. (See full obituary published at Andersonfuneralhomes.net)