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NANCY CURTIS Obituary

NANCY CURTIS Nancy Anne Curtis, 59, of Barstow, California, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, after a long battle with breast cancer. Nancy was the daughter of Raymond Warren Curtis and Olive Mary Curtis of Standish, Maine. She attended Standish schools, including Bonny Eagle High School, and graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, with a Bachelor of Arts in Geology. She married Allen E. Curtis of Buxton, Maine, on June 21, 1975, and subsequently moved with him during his Army service to stations in Kentucky, Texas, Kansas, and California. Nancy became a civilian supply specialist, working in turn for the Army, the Navy, the Defense Logistics Agency, and two defense contractors. From 1989 until 2008, she was employed at the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California. Nancy is survived by her husband, her mother, and her sister Jean Mary Feeney, of Bandera, Texas. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o Stephanie H. Lane Cancer Research Network, 1710 Webster Street, Oakland, CA. 94612 Arrangements provided by Mead Mortuary, 760-256-5671. Please visit the online tribute to Nancy at www.meadcares.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 22, 2012.

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Rev. Doug Wright

March 15, 2012

Allen - I just received the news of Nancy's passing. I am saddened by the news and share in your grief. Nancy was a good friend (as you were) during our school years. I know that you will miss her greatly. Be assurred of my prayers for you.

Kathleen Klein-Haley

March 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I spent many wonderful times with Nancy and her family at their home, and also being in school with her since second grade. Love and prayers to all.

Robert Gallavan

February 25, 2012

My condolences, Allen. Bob Gallavan (Streitax on TMP)

Mike Galvin

February 25, 2012

So sorry to hear this news. The hearts and prayers of all of us at TMP go out to Allen, and his family and friends in this time of sorrow. Please know you are in our prayers. Bless you all.

Larry Martinez ("Saginaw")

February 25, 2012

Allen, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved wife, Nancy. From your entries on a certain online hobby forum, you and Nancy had a very full, very rich, and very memorable life together, and those of us who have befriended you at the forum deeply appreciate your sharing the portrait that was your lives together. Please accept my deepest, heartfelt condolences, and also accept my prayers for yours and your family's spiritual comfort and healing. May Almighty God bless the life and memory of Nancy.

Fiona Moore (nee Nicol)

February 25, 2012

Allen, Mary, Jean, Jack and family I am so very sad to hear the news about Nancy, my thoughts and love are with you all. I remember always the happy year spent together as 'sisters' - we laughed a lot and we shared our love of music as we explored our cultural differences together. I know you will all miss her greatly. Fi (AFS exchange student 70-71) England.

Greg Grass

February 22, 2012

My prayers go out to Allen and the rest of Nancy's family .

Margaret Soto

February 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy's family. I worked with Nancy for many years at the Marine Base. She was one of most helpful, generious and kind person that I have met in my many years at the Marine Base. I was so sad to hear of her passing. Nancy rest in peace and we'll meet again some day in heaven.

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