In Loving Memory of
Nadine Marie Bolduan
10/14/1952 – 06/18/2022
Virtual Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 15, 2022
1:00 PM EDT
1:00 PM EDT
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Nadine Marie [Adamson] Bolduan died peacefully of natural causes at home in Syracuse, IN on June 18, 2022. She was born October 14, 1952, in Toledo, OH. She received her nursing degree in 1971 from Mercy Hospital. While working in the cardiac unit, Nadine met medical student Jeffrey Patrick Bolduan. In a whirlwind romance, they were engaged after 9 days. Jeff and Nadine were married in Toledo on January 5, 1973 and as newlyweds they relocated to Guadalajara, Mexico. They then spent a few years in Dearborn, MI, and eventually settled to raise their family in Goshen, Indiana, in 1981. Syracuse, IN became their full-time home in recent years.
Nadine was endlessly devoted to her husband, Jeff, and four daughters: Jana (Spencer) Bolduan Lomax, Cortney (Matthew) Carpenter, Kate (Michael) Gershenson, and Alyssa Bolduan (Alexander Schneider). Taking care of her family was Nadine’s favorite job and she wouldn’t have had it any other way. As her daughters’ ultimate cheerleader, Nadine gracefully balanced the multiple passions and activities of her daughters with the constant carpools and sporting event attendance. Queen – as she was affectionately called by Jeff – was a person of many talents, including: crafting unbeatable homecoming floats, as well as creative Halloween costumes and elaborate prom decorations. She was a phenomenal cook; inventing home recipes like her famous upside-down-apple pie, 4th of July pasta salad, and beef & bean soup, among others. She proudly volunteered her time and talents to vacation bible schools, PTA fundraisers, Meals on Wheels of America and Goshen Hospital. As a woman of strong Christian faith, Nadine found direction and guidance in the Bible.
Nadine and Jeff were known for hosting memorable holiday parties and creating special traditions with their friends for years to come. To know Nadine is to know that she loved to laugh to tears and that she found peace in flying kites, ice fishing, reading a good book, and relaxing in a sun-bathed hammock. She also enjoyed quoting movie one-liners, especially SpaceBalls, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure and Ghostbusters. Nadine was proud to demonstrate her prowess at back handsprings and barefoot waterskiing on a glassy lake. She was a founding member of the original Syracuse Sunday Ski Team.
What most people will recall about Nadine is she made you feel heard, accepted and loved. In addition to being a mother of four, she was a second mom to countless others; opening her home to those seeking guidance and compassion. Later in life, “Nonnies” enjoyed being the infinitely generous, inspiring, and easily-entertained grandmother to eight grandchildren: Townes, Althea, and Lincoln “Woody” Lomax; Sloane, Sam, and Fletcher Carpenter; and Cecelia and Delphine Gershenson.
Nadine and Jeff truly embraced Mexican culture starting in 1973, exploring the country annually with their daughters. Nadine cherished her time spent in Zihuatanejo and loved sharing the pace of life with friends and family far and wide.
If you have the opportunity to catch a sunset in a
hammock, please think of Nadine – especially if you are lucky enough to spot that “green flash”; just as the last of the sun kisses the horizon.
Nadine is survived by her loving husband, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Nancy Reno; Sister Christine (Edward) Kotalo and niece and nephew. Nadine is preceded in death by her father, Floyd Forrest Adamson and her very beloved bonus father, James Reno.
Condolences may be sent to: 500 E. Medusa Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Nadine’s memory can be made to:
- Meals on Wheels America – https://give.
mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ - Campamento Tortuguero Ayotlcalli (Ayotlcalli Turtle Encampment), a non-profit in
Zihuatanejo dedicated to preservation of three endangered species of marine turtles –
http://www.ayotlcalli.org/one-time-donation/
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What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Spencer’s words rang true that Nadine made everyone feel seen and heard. As a friend of Jana’s I can say that Nadine welcomed all of Jana’s friends into their home and lives with love and generosity. She even managed to play hostess at our college house during graduation weekend with a broken foot! Nadine created opportunities for Jana’s friends (and all Bolduan friends) to share each other’s company and enjoy life. I’m so grateful for those wonderful memories. Love to all of you.
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I had so many wonderful memories I wanted to share at the memorial. However, I knew I wouldn’t be able to share without sobbing. Nadine was not just my neighbor growing up at the lake, she was not just my amazing friends mom, because she was so. Ugh more to me. From the second our families met it was like I was a part of their family. She was a mentor, a friend, a 2nd mom, & just a wonderfully kind caring person. She truly helped shape who I am today. I love you Jana so much and have been blessed to have had to chance to meet years and years ago and have had the amazing friendship we e always had. Jeff, Cort, Kate, & Lys i am also so very blessed to have grown up with all of you as well. You are and have always been such a beautiful and joyful family. I love you all and I can’t begin to thank each of you and especially Nadine for the love I have always been shown. I will truly miss Nadine, talking with her, laughing hysterically with her, vacations, skipping my school abd driving to goshen to hide at her house😂. I miss her and will miss her terribly. One last word though I think deserves recognition…. Tabbouleh!! She was the Tabbouleh queen!!! So much love to you all!
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We had so much fun with your mom (and dad) at the lake. I remember the first time I met her at South Shore golf course restaurant. She was stunning, friendly, interesting and made me laugh! I wanted to be her friend. Soon afterwards we were boating, skiing, dancing and laughing. So fun. All of you girls do have her traits. Keep playing it forward. Thanks for the Zoom invite. Loved being able to watch it.
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Many fond memories of Nadine! She was the most energetic person that I ever knew! Always had a smile on her face! Supper club, Tri-Kappa dances, dancing at the Frog, were some of the best times! Sarah has always said that Nadine was her favorite cheerleading coach. So kind and generous! The memorial service was beautiful. Thank you for the invitation. Hugs to all of you!
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Sending love to all of the family today. You are a wonderful legacy to your Mother.
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Lorrie and I were so surprised to hear the sad news – Nadine was a wonderful friend, a caring friend who will be missed. We’ll always remember her kindness and how she made us feel at home when we were together. (I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention that I met her in my apartment when Jeff brought her over before leaving for med school – who knew we’d be friends for so long….)
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Loss is always difficult. May all who loved Nadine remember the love she gave you and find peace as she has found peace with God.
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Miss you Nadine. I am sure tomorrow’s gathering will be wonderful and touching.
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Nadine exemplifies for me that you don’t have to know someone personally to care about them or to appreciate the impact they made during their physical time on Earth. Via my friendship with Jana over the past 10+ years, I feel like I have had a relationship with Nadine and truly understand the force of a person she was. My thoughts are with the entire Bolduan family as you celebrate her memory this coming weekend.
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Nadine was such a giving and caring person. My deepest condolences to Jeff and her daughters and families. She will be greatly missed
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Nadine expressed so much love and enthusiasm for all things about her daughters. She was talented with the arts. I appreciate how much she helped decorate for Prom at GHS! The world has lost a beautiful soul.
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Mom was the best! From driving Doc’s Jag to prom, parties at the pool house, and the funniest story I will share with you Jana about my vasectomy….I loved, and DO love, your family!! Rest in. Heaven, Ma Bolduan. You are SO loved and appreciated.
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Nadine was the first to warmly welcome us on Medusa when we moved in next door at the lake. Always generous and so kind especially with our young daughter. She will be missed.
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Nadine was such a loving mom and person. She was always open to help. I remember the day of my wedding I had forgotten roses for the Virgen Mary (a Mexican Catholic wedding tradition), while at church I called Cortney and I could hear Nadine in the background telling me not to worry she’s got me. So Nadine arrived at the church with the roses and problem solved! Have more positive memories. My heartfelt condolences to Jeff, Jana, Cortney, Kate, Alyssa, and the rest of the family.
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Nadine and I met the summer Before our freshman year. We were pretty much inseparable all through high school. Same clubs, same everything. We stayed in touch pretty much the rest of her life. We spoke only two weeks before she passed. I will miss talking to this great friend of mine. My heartfelt love to Jeff and her four gorgeous girls.
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Mike and I have some of the best memories with you guys. Nadine is a wonderful mom, friend, and teacher of all things. You will be missed and loved forever.💓
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To my dear Mama Nadine and the entire Bolduan Family, family members, her mother Nancy, sister Chrissy (as I remember her calling her), and all of her loved ones everywhere.
Nadine is so missed and endlessly loved by all who knew her.
I still feel this isn’t real.
My deepest most pure condolences to each and every one of you for your deep loss, especially Jeff, their daughters & spouses, and all of Nonnie’s own blessed angels she adored so much! Truly our world was a better place with Nadine in it! Nadine made such a difference in all of our lives. I know I will forever treasure all the amazing love, fun memories, life guidance, and mothering I witnessed and also received from Nadine that started for me in Dearborn at the young age of 11 and Nadine became my beloved God-Mother at 14.
Nadine was so beautiful, inside and out, always full of such grace, laughter, kindness, intelligence, and the classiest young woman I ever knew! Nadine was a great role model to me and taught me what it was to be the best mother and wife ever! I’ll never forget her amazing ability to balance everything while raising two daughters at the time, supporting her loving Jeff through his medical journey and more, including time to help people less fortunate including myself, always encouraging me to follow my dreams, work hard academically, enjoy athletics or anything that truly made me a better me, all while always maintaining her sweet, calm, beautiful, loving, and nurturing smile! Her routine was impeccable. I found myself wanting to be around her always even after babysitting the hours she needed, because she & Jeff helped make me feel safe and loved too! That’s who Nadine was. Oh and the memory and how amazing the whole house smelled of her homemade chocolate chip cookies baking or her impeccable guacamole are two unforgettable cooking memories I shared in! I will forever remember those recipes and Mama Nadine as the Best Mother Ever with the sweetest, most gentle touch and voice. When I ever say “Nadine” I think and feel “love”. She also touched my heart eternally. Nadine had the gift to make everyone feel special and loved, no matter what or without trying. God gifted her with the natural, beautiful, selfless heart that she shared with everyone, just because that’s who she was! Nadine with Jeff raised four amazing daughters who were so blessed to call Nadine, their mother. Her amazing faith and strength helped so many! I believe her loved ones will forever carry on her legacy of love. Forever in my heart with priceless, endless childhood, adolescent, young and adulthood memories! Heaven gained a beautiful Angel and I will forever miss you Nadine until we meet again!
God Bless You Always! 🙏✝️
I love you Always!! ❤️
Soddie Sue,
Your 5th Daughter as you always called me.
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I am carrying you all in my hearts. All my love – Katie
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We loved Nadine. She was the ultimate host and we’ll hold close our memories of time spent with her, Jeff, and the Lomax family in Zihua. As already mentioned, she was a mom and grandma worthy of admiration. Her beautiful daughters and their families were truly loved by her and will make the world a better place because of all she poured into them.
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Nadine was an amazing wife, mother and friend. My fondest memories are of watching movies and then quoting half the movie back to each other and her girls. I always felt like part of the family at the Bolduans. Nadine was an amazing cook and to this day I still have some of her handwritten recipes. I miss her every day. She had such strong faith so I’m comforted to know she is safely gathered in. See you someday soon, my friend.
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Nadine was a truly remarkable and loving woman. We had the good fortune to witness her love and kindness to her children and grandchildren! She could weave magical moments that all will carry in their hearts. She will always be fondly remembered!
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Thank you all for providing any sweet and loving memories that you have of our mom.