Republic- Sally Stilwell Nannestad,

Born Sally Crawford Stilwell, to Marquerite Crawford Stilwell and James Gerald Stilwell on Aug. 5, 1932, in Iron Mountain, Mi.

After graduating High School in Iron Mountain, Mi., Sally attended Lake Forest College earning a teaching degree. Sally taught grade school in Deerfield, Il. and then in Marquette, Mi.

Later, Sally was one of the principle owners of Crandall Jewelry Store in Marquette. During which, Sally learned to fly airplanes. With a love of flying and teaching, Sally became a FAA Certified Flight Instructor. While on her honeymoon in Hawaii to her second husband Fred, Sally and Fred found flying jobs in Hawaii and decided to stay in Hawaii (for 24 years).

Later in Kona Hawaii, in addition to teaching flying, Sally opened a gift shop at the Kona Hilton Hotel. A second city center store was opened in 1985. Sally's teaching experience extended to visitors by teaching Hawaiian culture and customs. The gifts made in Hawaii were symbols of the native Hawaiian culture.

Sally has eight students who became airline Captains. You will never hear about them because none have had an accident or violation. The mark of a superior flight instructor.

Retiring in 1997, Sally spent summers in Republic at camp. When Fred retired, they sold their Hawaii home and purchased a home in Tucson, Az., for the winters always returning to Republic camp for summers.

Winters in Tucson became another opportunity for Sally to learn. She joined the Monday hiking club, a birding group, and spent solo time in Sabino Canyon learning about the desert and wild life. Soon, Sally volunteered to be a guide and teacher for the National Forest Service, Sabino Canyon. In addition to 3 days a week of exercise, Sally made new friends both personal and social.

During the times in Kona and Tucson, Sally nurtured and spoiled 4 dogs and 3 cats in addition to helping raise Fred's two boys from a previous relationship.

Sally is survived by Fred Nannestad her spouse of 39 years; her only sister, Doris Ann Stilwell of Washington DC., Sally's four (4) step children and eleven (11) step grandchildren.

Sally passed at 10:18 AM Saturday Nov. 26, 2016, from ongoing complications (mini strokes) from her March 1, 2010 stroke. Present with loving care, were her husband Fred and the loving staff of MCMCF. Many thanks go to all the staff at MCMCF.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 4:00 PM at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with Pastor Terry Branstrom to officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3:00 PM on Thursday until the time of the service. A private family internment is planned for a later date.

Sally's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.

The family suggests memorials other than flowers may be directed to the American Cancer Society or UPAWS in Marquette (the County humane society) in Sally's name.