Nancy graduated from Marysville High School in 1950. It was there that she met her future husband, Charles Pelham. They were married in Marysville on April 20, 1952. They moved to Portland in 1965, where she was employed by Electronic Specialties. She retired in 1992.
Nancy was a member of VFW Post 4108 in Redmond. She was an active member, and often assisted with hosting the banquets. She was on a bowling league, and she enjoyed playing piano, dancing and spending winters in Arizona. She will forever be remembered by her family as a happy, easy going lady.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Pelham in 1990 and her sister, Donna. She is survived by her son, Wesley (wife, Debbie) Pelham and her daughter, Susan (husband, Don) Thompson; her grandson, Travis (wife, Amanda) Pickner and great granddaughters, Hailey and Alyson; and sisters, Connie (husband, Ron) of Kansas, Joyce (husband, Ron) of Oklahoma and Kathy (husband, Keith) of Nebraska.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:30 am at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97086. Nancy will be laid to rest with her husband, Charles.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 6915 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, Oregon 97219.
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