Constance Lucille Vanney (Eastman)

Connie Vanney, of Mosinee (formerly of Rothschild, WI) died April 9, 2018 at the Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by her family.
She was admired and loved deeply by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and served as a gentle, caring, role model to them and so many others. She had a quiet strength and led by example. She always had a kind word and genuine concern for others. Connie had an endless amount of patience and held an optimist outlook and a non-judgmental attitude. She was always there for others, encouraging them in their goals and pursuits or helping them through their struggles.
Her joys in life included spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She traveled to many parts of the world. She also loved sewing, embroidering, knitting, quilting, and learning new crafts. She loved decorating for Christmas, baking and gardening. Many were privileged to receive a wonderful gift made by Connie. She took great pride in knowing she played a part in teaching her children and grandchildren many of the talents she held. She loved to spend time at her parents’ cabin on Emma Lake in Rhinelander WI, her hometown, and later renting cottages near there with her adult siblings and their children. Rhinelander remained a special place in her heart all her life.
Her career in life was being a mother and managing their home. After her children were older she worked as a bookkeeper at IGA Quality Foods in Rothschild. She greatly enjoyed her co-workers and seeing neighbors and friends who shopped at the store during her work day.
Connie was also an avid sports fan. She loved attending her children and grandchildren’s sporting events. She followed golf on television (Tiger Woods was her favorite) and fervently cheered on her Green Bay Packers.
She and her husband, Robert, were married for 38 years prior to his death. They lived throughout the United States and Europe, embracing his Air Force career and had six children:
Robert Francis Vanney (Karen) St. Paul MN and their children Aaron (Lauren) Vanney, Elizabeth (Corey) Hadden, along with their grandchildren, Veronica and Jack Vanney, Dominic and Bethany Hadden.
Cynthia MacSwain Hilber (Duane) Appleton, WI and their children, Ryan (Jenny) and Paul MacSwain, Kassandra (Alan) Bartelme, Tanya (Bryan) Paijit, and Aaron Hilber, along with their grandchildren, Lincoln MacSwain, Alessandra and Adalyn Bartelme, and Emma Paijit.
Dawn Carlson, Mosinee WI and her daughter, Corinne McGinnis.
Guy Vanney (Teresa), Blaine MN and their children, Lindsey, Michelle, and Hallie Vanney, Nick and Kaila Johnson. Along with their grandchildren, Sophia and Olivia Johnson
Anne Mathson Rueb (J.D.), Mosinee WI and children Lane, Lydia, Timmy and Savannah Mathson, and Lindsey and Courtney Rueb.
Beth Vanney (James Dalton), Fitzwilliam, NH and son Jim Dalton.
She is proceeded in death by her husband Robert, her parents Florence and Francis Eastman, and step-mother, Rachel Eastman along with brother, Robert Eastman (Ruth) and sister Beverly Ann Krumm (Fred). Also proceeding her in death are her deeply loved sisters-in-law, Loraine Vanney, Minerva Vanney, Victoria Winquist, Mary Jane Spangler, and Catherine Clure, along with brothers-in law, Fred Krumm, Joseph Vanney, Don Vanney, and William Vanney.
Besides her children she is survived by her sister Sue Heidke (John) and brother Jerry Eastman (Annette), Step-sisters Mary Jo Eastman and Nancy Eastman and brothers in-law John Vanney (Carol) and Jim Vanney (Diane). And many nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. The Rev. Donald Przybylski will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Rhinelander. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services all at the church. Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.bestefh.com