Nancy DeNyse Paxton

June 4, 1940 – December 4, 2012

      On December 4th our beautiful Nancy left this world for the next.

      Her amazing spirit lives on in her daughters: Stephanie Jackson, Kimberly Paxton-Hagner, Melissa Paxton; grandchildren Cooper Hagner, Bella Jackson; son-in-laws Bob Hagner, Adam Steiner; brother Allan Wheeler; sister Diane Irwin; nieces Tracy and Erica Wheeler, Marchal, Jennifer, Amber, Angela, and Brook Irwin; her extended family and loving friends.

      Born in Huntington, NY, Nancy was always a free spirit. She graduated from the University of Arizona, married Jerre Paxton, moved to Yakima, WA and began teaching. After raising her three girls, she graduated from PLU with a Masters in School Counseling. In her late 50s, Nancy bought a Harley motorcycle and began touring the USA.

      She left a legacy of adventure behind instructing us all to Live, Laugh, and Love. Her spectacular smile and infectious laughter will be greatly missed.

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