Nancy Jack Ewald

July 8, 1942—February 28, 2024

With perfect grammar and a hint of aristocracy, Nancy was seldom without comment and left no one wondering of her opinion.  With far-ranging interests from history to travel, there was no need for Google when Nancy was in the room.  Although occasionally wrong, she was never in doubt.

From talking with Nancy, one might have deduced she was tutored in Buckingham Palace; however, she was born in the small town of Bogata in northeast Texas on July 8th, 1942, to Jack and Commie Rhoads.  She attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, and, after graduating, moved to Seguin with her parents.  In 1963, she met her future husband, Henry, while spending time at the Lake Breeze Ski Lodge on Lake McQueeney.  Henry and Nancy were wed on August 1st, 1964.

Throughout her years in Seguin, Nancy was active in many groups, clubs and organizations.  Although she would be ashamed to admit it now, in the 1960's, she and Henry were heavily involved in the local democratic party, leading to a lifetime of interest in politics and government.  She was a longtime member and occasional president of the Seguin Shakespeare Club, where she could let her fantasies of royal heritage blossom.  She was also active with the Seguin Tejas Club, several local book clubs, the Crystal Clear Water board and the Vestry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.  Nancy served as president of the Seguin ISD School Board where her often colorful commentary earned her many friends and an occasional foe.

Henry and Nancy loved to travel.  Throughout their 38-year marriage, they traveled the continental US in Henry's different airplanes and had wonderful adventures.  They also traveled internationally, spending time in England and Germany over several visits.  In the late 1990's, they bought a ranch in Marfa, Texas where they had great fun building a ranch house and living like Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor.

Forever a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and her TCU Horned Frogs, she loved watching football, but also enjoyed playing tennis with her friends.  In the 1980's, she spent many summer days at Max Starcke Park playing doubles tennis or by the pool at the Ski Lodge with her forever-best-friend, Elizabeth Walker.

After Henry's death in 2002, Nancy enjoyed cooking and spending time with her many grandchildren.  She enjoyed the company of her friends, playing bridge and spending time in various book clubs or with other church members.

Nancy was loved by those around her and will be sorely missed.  She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Phillip Ewald and her Husband Henry.  She is survived by her brother Robert Rhoads of Dallas, her daughter Donna Gregg and husband George of Colorado Springs, Donna's sons James and Dane, and her son John Ewald of Seguin and his daughters, Caroline, Jacqueline, Annabelle, Mary Claire, Savannah and Margaret.

A memorial service celebrating Nancy's life will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Chapel at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Stephen Shortess officiating.  A reception will follow in McKeogh Hall.

Private interment will be held in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 201 E. Nolte, Seguin, Texas, 78155.