Mary Joan "Jody" Nordstrom

North Hampton - Mary Joan (Lindsay) Nordstrom “Jody " of North Hampton N.H. passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was an incredible woman who enriched the lives of many as a beloved mom, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. She was born May 30th, 1936 in a farmhouse in Tilden, Illinois to Bert and Effie Lindsay. Jody attended Monmouth College where she graduated with a teaching degree. While there, she met L. Rodgers Smith and they were married in 1957 and had 3 children, Mark, Coleen and Brenda. In 1983, she married Captain Walter Nordstrom; they have been together for over 45 years. As a young woman she worked at the North Hampton town library and was a substitute teacher at North Hampton Elementary (much to the horror of her children!). She later became a secretary at the North Hampton Police Department where she worked for 30 years and retired in 2001. She was an avid reader and an active member of the United Church of Christ in North Hampton. She served with the members of the Ladies Union, sang in the choir, and on occasion would accompany the choir on the piano at both the Little River Church and the big Church. A great joy for her was touring and performing with the Rockingham Choral Society, especially their singing trips to London and Washington D.C. Other hobbies included flowers and gardening, taking walks, cross country skiing, and going to the beach. Her favorite color was yellow and she loved popcorn! Most will remember Jody as a kind, helpful and compassionate person who never had a bad word to say about anyone. She is survived by her husband, Walter Nordstrom, and her children: Mark Smith, Coleen Weeks, Brenda Smith, and stepson Walt Nordstrom, her 7 grandchildren: Chris Kosdick, Daniella Weeks, Nicholas Vaniscak, Dante Weeks, Jessica Vaniscak, Cobe Weeks, Caia Weeks, and her brother, Ronald Lindsay and his family. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at United Church of Christ in North Hampton, 295 Atlantic Avenue, No. Hampton, NH 03862. A light reception in the church hall will immediately follow. In Lieu of giving flowers, the family asks those who can please make a donation to the United Church of Christ in North Hampton. Forever in our hearts, forever in our thoughts. May she rest in peace.

Mary Joan "Jody" Nordstrom

May 30, 1936 - July 10, 2024