Anne Elizabeth Nordstrom (née Wurzburg)
January 3, 1942 – December 20, 2025
Anne Elizabeth Nordstrom, (Wurzburg), of Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, after a long illness. She died as she lived—surrounded in her final days by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, friends, and devoted caregivers: those she comforted throughout her life, and those who comforted her in return.
Anne was born on January 3, 1942, in New York, New York. She graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School in Clinton, New Jersey, and attended St. Catherine’s College in Springfield, Kentucky.
In 1961, she married Harold Nordstrom, and together they began a life centered on family, hard work, and community. Anne and Harold founded Budd Lake Machine & Tool in the 1960s. Under their stewardship, the business grew and thrived, and in 2008 it was sold to Victaulic in Easton, Pennsylvania.
In addition to her work in the family business, Anne was deeply involved in volunteer service. She gave generously of her time at the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren County Library in Blairstown, New Jersey; at the Waterloo Village Historic Site in Stanhope, New Jersey; and as a 4-H leader in Warren County., she also volunteered her time at the Millbrook Historic Village in Millbrook, New Jersey.
Anne had a gift for welcoming others. She took in any stray that found its way to her doorstep— whether child or animal—and possessed a seemingly magical ability to conjure meals that expanded effortlessly to include unexpected guests. She was always present with solace, warmth, and comfort for family and friends, a legacy that will not be forgotten. Her absence will be deeply felt.
Anne is survived by her husband, Harold Nordstrom; her children Glenn (Sheri) of Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania; Scott (Laura) of Middlebrook, Virginia; Heather (Wicki) (Peter) of Great Meadows, New Jersey; and Christopher (Amy) of Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her siblings Jane (Anderson) of Oldwick, New Jersey; Gregory of Brussels, Belgium; Gerardine of Washington, D.C.; Otto of St. Johnsbury, Vermont; and Robert of Glen Gardner, New Jersey. Anne leaves behind nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, Todd (1970); her father, Otto Wurzburg (2004); and her mother, Charlotte Wurzburg (2006).
A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840.
Interment will be private.
For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
9 Condolences for Nordstrom, Anne Elizabeth
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Jonathan Paes says
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 amMay God Hold her tight while she makes the everlasting transition to his world above. May we all hold one another tight, while we grieve her loss. Mrs. Nordstrum, you will always be remembered in my heart, Love You and Miss You. Jonathan & Linda Paes
Margaret Cerro says
December 23, 2025 at 3:11 pmAnne was a cherished part of my life and a dear friend to my parents. I hold many fond memories with Anne and her family. Her warm smile and kind spirit always made others feel welcome, and I feel truly blessed to have known her.
Sending love and prayers to her family, with comfort in knowing she is walking with Jesus and welcomed into heaven.
Stephanie & Steve Jackson says
December 24, 2025 at 5:21 pmTo all the Nordstrom family, our deepest condolences…… Her hospitality was warm and honest….. Stephanie and I spent a week with her and Harry floating the Selway river in Idaho – 2000….. Memories we will cherish…… Both of us lost our mothers in 2025….. We share your grief and know your pain – keeping all of you in our prayers…. Much love and hugs…..
Stephanie and Steve Jackson
Heather says
December 27, 2025 at 12:58 pmThank you for your kind words. We introduced my parents to the Selway and the river kept calling them back! I am sorry for your loss this year as well
Christopher V. Sakos says
December 24, 2025 at 6:07 pmThe NHRHS Alumni sends their most sincere condolences. May she rest in peace.
Christopher V. Sakos says
December 24, 2025 at 6:10 pmRobert-I’m so sorry to see that your sister has passed away. She sounded like a very nice person. I’m sure she passed on being proud to call you her brother. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Chris Sakos
Mary Aymar says
January 1, 2026 at 7:45 pmIn the 50 years that I have known Anne and her family, she was always an amazing mother and wife, a welcoming hostess, and an empathetic and steadfast friend. The world is a much poorer place for her passing! I shall miss her kindness and her smile.
Bill Terhune says
January 2, 2026 at 6:52 pmWhat a wonderful soul Anne is….
How she always made me feel welcomed!
Always so proud….I felt good in her presence!!
I am so very sorry for everyone’s loss!!
Jeff Lyons says
January 2, 2026 at 9:51 pmNordstrom Family,
Linda and I are sending prayers and condolences upon hearing of Mrs Nordstrom’s passing. For Notre Dame and us, she always had a smile and she had a way of letting everyone know she knew what was going on. Her motherly instincts, love of her family, and her intuition were spot on. We’ll miss her smile.
Jeff and Linda Lyons
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