Nancy (Pival) Heyne

Nancy (Pival) Heyne, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024. 

She was born to Ray and Edith Pival on May 9, 1942, in Libby, Montana. 

In 1960 she married Trevert Shelley. Together they had Kenneth (LeAnn) Shelley. She later married Robert “Budd” Heyne in 1972, bringing two more sons into her life, Gary (Tammy) Heyne and Chuck (Corrinne) Heyne. In 1973, Pamela (Dennis) Heyne Hartley was born. Throughout her life, she became “mom” to many other children, including Susie Taylor.

She worked many years at the Laborer’s Union, followed by 24 years at the Libby Job Service.

After retiring, she spent as much time on her old rickety raft at the lake enjoying time with her family and friends. She was a devoted member of Faith Bible Church where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school, Bible study and time with her church family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Norma Wuest, Mary Carrell, brother Frank Pival and great-grandson Timothy Carson Heyne. 

She is survived by her children, sisters Nadine Pival, Mona Drake, baby brother Bobby Pival, grandchildren Dustin (Brijet) Shelley, Daniel (Larissa) Shelley, Nicole (Milo) Heyne, Kurtis (Jamie) Heyne, Kari Jo Sanford, Carson Foster, Douglas Allen and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at Faith Bible Church. A reception at the church and graveside service will follow. 

Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.