Nancy Nadine Nelson-Smith

Nancy Nadine Nelson-Smith

Born in Koror, Palau on August 7th, 1967 Passed away in Portland, Oregon on January 2nd, 2013. Resident of Astoria, Oregon since 1972. Graduated from Astoria Senior High School in 1986. Graduated from CCC in 2007 with an AAOT and began studies through Eastern Oregon University online. Preceded in death by… Kenneth Nelson Father Warrenton, OR Survived by… Martina Nelson Mother Hammond, OR Daniel R. A. Smith Husband Astoria, OR Mariama Ramarui Daughter Astoria, OR Daniel A. C. Smith Son Astoria, OR Antonina Cecil Sister Astoria, OR Terry Cecil Brother-in-Law Astoria, OR Kira Haukikenziro Niece Shawnee, KS Tyler Cecil Nephew St. Helens, OR Justin Haukikenziro Nephew Hammond, OR Katrina Nelson Sister Clatskanie, OR Britney Black Niece Warrenton, OR Maxene Manley Niece Ewa Beach, HI Jessika Manley Niece Palo Alto, CA Manuel Nelson Nephew Astoria, OR William Abraham Brother Palau

Mona Lisa Olivari Sister Miami, Florida Uliana Olivari Niece Miami, Florida

…and an innumerable amount of cousins, aunties, and uncles in the Portland, OR and surrounding areas

She was married to Daniel Robert Andrew Smith at her mother’s former Warrenton residence on July 11th, 2009.

Nancy worked in the service industry for the majority of her years, bringing joy to many by filling their tummies and hearts with her delicious food and unconditional love.

She was an integral part of the Victorians 4ever softball team for upwards of 20 years, as well as a much loved and well heard character in the local and surrounding area softball community.

She had an irrefutable positive energy and the most radiant smile that brightened the day of everyone around her. If ever anyone was feeling low, a “Nancy hug” was all it took to ease the sadness. She had a fantastic sense of humor and a contagious laugh that could not be denied. Nancy was always a beam of light in days of darkness and the rock for so many people. The strength she exuded and instilled in those around her will carry on her beautiful spirit forever. May she rest in peace.

The formal viewing for Nancy was held at Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary, 1165 Franklin Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103 on Sunday, January 6th, 2013