Nancy Nobuyama was born in Seattle, Washington on August 4, 1941 to Jim and Shizuko Nobuyama. She was the eldest sister of six, two younger sisters - Sharon and Jan, and three younger brothers, Steve, Rich and Ron. Nancy attended Highlands Elementary School and McKnight Middle School in Renton, and graduated in 1959 at Franklin High School in Seattle.
Nancy worked for the City of Seattle and with the office of Mayor Charles Royer during her career. She retired from the City of Seattle after many loyal years of service and continued to be very active in recycling and saving the environment throughout her life. She was generous and helpful to many in her own ways. Nancy lived on Capitol Hill for many years and always enjoyed being in the city where she was born and raised. And, although she had a car, she chose public transportation and walking to get to wherever she needed. The car was always her last resort. She was petite, yet a very strong woman. She could handle any part of the city at any time of day with confidence, and she did.
Nancy passed away at age 79 on December 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her sister -- Jan (Bruce); survived by her sister -- Sharon (Jerry); 3 brothers -- Steve (Donna), Rich, and Ron; and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Our family extends our sincere appreciation for all the thoughts and kind sympathy that we have received. And, thank you to Sid Ko of Butterworth Funeral Home and Steve Walker of Sunset Hills Cemetery for all their support and guidance.
We will honor Nancy’s wishes to have a private ceremony. In lieu of donations, Nancy would have liked you to donate to a charity of your choice.
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