Nancy Jean Lee was born to Oren V. “Virgil” and Claudia M. (Lucas) Hulse in Longview, Washington on January 5, 1943. She was sister to Jeanette, Leroy, and Carl. Her earliest childhood years were spent on the family’s 200 acre farm in Vader, Washington. In Vader, the young family lived in a home built by Nancy’s grandfather. The family later relocated to Scappoose, Oregon. Nancy was baptized in the original Warren Baptist Church. The family later moved to West Portland. Nancy attended Markham Elementary. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1961.
Following high school, Nancy went on to study cosmetology at McGee Brothers Beauty School of Cosmetology. She became a licensed cosmetologist at the age of 19.
She met Ramon B “Ray” Lee in 1963. The two were introduced by a mutual friend; they met in downtown Portland. Their first date was at Carmen’s, a restaurant in the Hollywood district. The two were married in on February 8, 1964 at West Portland United Methodist Church.
Nancy’s primary lifelong occupation was the role of loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a foster mother to over 30 newborns. Beyond these important roles, Nancy worked outside the home as well. She served as a volunteer for Beaverton School District for 3 ½ years. Her time as a volunteer led Nancy into to a 24 ½ years long career as an instructional assistant for Beaverton Schools. Nancy initiated the pilot program that was to become the in-school suspension program for Beaverton School District and Five Oaks Junior High. Nancy loved cherished her time with the school district. Throughout the years, Nancy continued in her practice of cosmetology.
Some of Nancy’s hobbies and interests included gardening, flowers, crocheting, babysitting, and styling hair. She enjoyed family time at the ocean, going camping, playing games and just enjoying quality time with her loved ones. She was a spirited collector of snowmen of all shapes and sizes. Another passion was Avon Jewelry. Her favorite dessert was pecan cluster Blizzards. Her favorite kind of pies were lemon meringue and marionberry. Her preferred flavor of ice cream was black licorice. Her beverage of choice was chai tea.
Nancy lived her life with a love for God and with a spirit of service to others. She will be remembered for her kindness, her soft spoken nature, and for her generosity. It has been said that Nancy was the most nurturing person one could ever meet. Known as “Grandma Nancy” to many, she loved babies, children, and people. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Nancy is predeceased by her parents Virgil and Claudia Hulse.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ray Lee; sister, Jeanette Fishback; brothers: Leroy (spouse Kathy) Hulse and Carl (spouse Jenny) Hulse; son, Scott (spouse Angela) Lee; daughter, Melinda (spouse Dan) Ferguson; grandchildren: Shelby Esquivel, Josie Lee, Jackson Lee, Codey VanHoof, Ryan Ferguson, and Lucas Ferguson; and her loyal pet companion Minnie.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 4545 NW Kaiser Road, on May 18th, 2019, at 2pm.
Nancy will be privately laid to rest in Skyline Memorial Gardens of Portland, OR, in the garden of Everlasting Life.
Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to the charitable organization of your choice.
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