"My friend and former colleague at the ANA Nancy Green has passed away. One of the great people in this hobby."

"Yes, it was our beloved Nancy Green, the former A.N.A. librarian, who died last week. I heard the news directly from her son Andy. She had been in declining health for some time, however it was a sudden aneurysm that took her life. Andy immediately flew home from Australia and quickly let some of her closest friends know about the misfortune.

"Nancy lived in Colorado Springs for many years, was a long-time member of local coin clubs, and beloved by all. Her numismatic specialty was collecting artistic medals. For many years she served as Librarian for the A.N.A. before retiring and moving to Pagosa Springs, CO. After that she only visited here occasionally, but continued to have an interest in the A.N.A. and to visit her many friends.

"Her dedication and contributions to the hobby are known widespread, and she will be long remembered and honored for all she did to make this world a bit brighter and better for all who knew her. I have no information yet about funeral arrangements or a memorial. A.N.A. is planning to run her obituary in the May issue of The Numismatist."

"Nancy was a charming and gracious person whose enthusiasm for her work was quite infectious. It was always a highlight seeing her during my many excursions to the ANA Summer Seminar. When she announced her retirement it seemed that the [now] Manley Library would never be able to carry on, yet I've found that everyone who has held the position of Library Director seems to possess the same intrinsic pleasure in that role. We are blessed to have known Nancy, as well as her colleagues.

"Here's a photo I took during the 1988 ANA Summer Seminar. It shows Nancy with her eventual successor, Lynn Chen."

"Nancy was born in northern Minnesota, near the Canadian border. I used to tease her that she had a a Canadian accent. She came to Colorado Springs with her first husband, John Stith, who was transferred there by the Air Force. John later published several science fiction titles. Nancy collected medals of Lea Ahlborn because of her Swedish heritage."