Nancy Ann Owens

Nancy Ann Owens was born on October 2, 1949 in La Crosse, Wisconsin and passed away on March 5, 2012 she was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Nancy always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Nancy was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Her parents were Keith and Julia Steele. Nancy was raised in Colton,Ca. Always able to express herself well, Nancy possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Nancy was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, Nancy was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Nancy was raised with two siblings. She had 1 older brother Keith and one younger sister Debra. Nancy had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.

As a young child, Nancy showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Nancy enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. She took part in swimming. She was a Girls Scout.

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Nancy was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. She graduated from Colton High School in 1967. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.

Friends and acquaintances found Nancy an easy woman to get to know, and those close to her would often praise her open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Nancy was uncomplicated and straightforward in her relationships, which allowed her to accept people for what they were. While growing up, some of her best friends were Anne Currtin and Laurie valmer.

On June 26, 1974 Nancy exchanged wedding vows with Ronald Lee Owens at the her Mom and Dad's back yard of Colton, Ca. Nancy was attentive to Ronald's feelings, and she charmed Ronald and others with her gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Nancy was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.

Very much like a kid herself, Nancy identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. Nancy was blessed with nine children, four son's John, Dick, Ronnie and Richard and five daughter's Marty, Tonia, Tamra, Bridgette and Jeanette. They were also blessed with twenty three grandchildren and two great grandchildren,, Megan, Alex, Michelle, Breanna, Deven, Cherish, Spencer, Mason, Courtney, Amanda, Brad, Noah, Ashely, Justin, Jacey, Caleb, Cole, Bryce, Rylee, Danica, Dillion, Daniel and Kasandra and Adien and Orion.

Nancy was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around her. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Nancy’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Nancy was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Nancy could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in her work environment. Her primary occupation was Payroll Manager. She was employed for 20 plus years by West Coast Painting.

Nancy enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. She had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that she did. She put this creativity toward all of her pastimes. Her favorite pursuits were fishing, making crafts, wood working and camping. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Because she liked to take risks, Nancy was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. She was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In high school, Nancy enjoyed swimming. Nancy was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were Nascar Races.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Nancy truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included Pine Creek, Bishop Ca and Arizona.

Nancy was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Nancy’s favorites was Chiuaua, Rico, Curry, and Cheyanne. They were best friends for over 20 years. Her family was rounded out by her cat kit.

Nancy passed away on March 5, 2012 at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana, Ca. Lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Ron, her children John, Marty, Tonia, Tamra, Bridgette, Jeanette and Dick her sister Debra her brother Keith and her mother Julia. Nancy was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Nancy had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Nancy Ann Owens. A memorial service will be held on Friday March 16, 2012 at 11AM at Green Acres Mortuary in Bloomington, Ca Inurnment will be private.

Arrangements under the direction of Green Acres Memorial Park and Mortuary, Bloomington, CA.