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Valdo R. Smith
March 4, 2011
It is with great sadness that I read the obituary for Nancy Munger Polte. I began kindergarten with Nancy in 1935 at the Yorba Linda Grammar School, and we were classmates until high school graduation in 1948. My father, Valdo Y. Smith, and Nancy's mother Ruth served together on the Yorba Linda Library Board for a couple of decades. I remember Nancy as a quiet, sweet girl in grade school. I carry the memory of parties at her parents' home when we were 12 and 13 years of age. I think there was an enclosed patio at the house, set back in the orange grove, and as shy country children we tried to learn to dance. Memory can be untrustworthy, but I believe there were records with the music, "Sentimental Journey", "Stardust" - maybe some Sinatra, and I recall dancing with Nancy. I look back on our childhood at that time and place as almost idyllic, and remember the people and that little town always.
My wife, Janey, and I send our heartfelt condolences to Nancy's family.
March 3, 2011
I was so sorry to read of Nancy's passing. My daughter, Vicki Keeran, dated Larry in high school, and my other daughter, Karen Keeran Green dated Jeff. Vicki passed away Feb. 20, 2011. She had Parkinson's Disease for 32 years. A terrible disease. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Elizabeth (Keeran) Bewley
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