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1934
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2019
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Nancy Cotteral Obituary
Nov. 14, 1934 - Aug. 14, 2019
Resident of Moraga
Nancy (Carlson) Cotteral passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at the age of 84 at her home in Moraga. She is survived by her 2 children, Sharon and Russell, her brother David and their families.
Nancy was born in Berkeley and raised in Lafayette, then resided in Moraga. Alongside her late husband Jack, Nancy devoted her life to music, building many relationships through local choral groups and 60+ years of piano teaching. Nancy and Jack both grew up in the Lafayette United Methodist Church, and were lifelong members of the choir. They sang with the Festival Opera and the Diablo Valley Masterworks Chorale and often attended the SF Opera and Symphony. Nancy sang and travelled for many years with the Oakland Symphony Chorus.
Nancy's passion for music left a lasting impression upon all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held at 2pm on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA 94549, -reception following.
Donations may be made in Nancy's name to the Lafayette United Methodist Church.
View the online memorial for Nancy Marilyn Cotteral
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Susan Russell
November 28, 2019
I am her niece Susan Russell I love &miss her U cared about me in your own way U always taught Me to take care of myself & now I am ,U stayed strong even with loosing my loving My Uncle Jack I am blessed U loved Me enough to NOT give up on me I never wanted to disappoint U I just needed to grow up!!
Tiffany
October 4, 2019
There are so many words to describe Nancy in the time I got to know her. Joyful, valiant, determined, passionate, loving, loveable, vibrant and so many more! Such an incredible person who I am most grateful to have known.
Susan Russell
September 19, 2019
Your memory will always be with me because I've become stronger and wiser , I'm a better person & very responsible !!!!Thank you for raising Me ,Uncle Jack and U always cared I just needed to grow up & realize it for my own good!!!!!
Susan Russell
September 19, 2019
I am Nancy's niece Susan Russell her sisters Robin's daughter ...Sorry for your loss ,Aunt Nancy Raised me & I turned out fine being stubborn & very independent as My Uncle Jack always said U can do this .
September 4, 2019
My brother and I, plus our spouses, had the privilege of meeting Nancy a couple of years ago on a trip to CA. She is our 2nd cousin....our mother was a Carlson. What a lovely lady. I wish we could have known her longer. Our sympathy to your family on your loss.
Kristin Nelson Welbaum
Edina Minnesota
Oct 2014, Barker Pass, Lake Tahoe
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
Nov 2014, 80th Birthday in Moraga
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
2005 with family, Tahoe City
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
2014, at Bridgetender, Tahoe City
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
1946 Lafayette, 12th Birthday
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
Christmas 2008, Kensington
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
Christmas 1959, Pleasant Hill
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
1943 w/brother Robert, Lafayette
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
14 Aug 1954, Lafayette Methodist Church
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
1959, Russell comes home
Russell Cotteral
September 3, 2019
Barbara Makris
September 1, 2019
Cousin Nancy was such a vibrant woman, full of life and love for all she met. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
2017 Martin graduates SJSU
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
2018 with great-grandson William
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
2019 in Kensington w/Martin, Georgina & Nellie
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
2014 with Martin in San Jose
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
1974 Sharon graduates Miramonte HS Orinda
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
1963 in Pleasant Hill w/Jack, Sharon & Russell
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
1952 Nancy graduates Acalanes HS Lafayette
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
1949 in Yosemite
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
1937 Carlsons move to Lafayette
Russell Cotteral
August 31, 2019
At TukTuk Thai (her favorite Thai restaurant)
August 30, 2019
Nov2018 w/William & Rachel
August 30, 2019
May2019 Julia graduates SFSU (Masters in Nursing)
August 30, 2019
June1994 w/Martin
August 30, 2019
2017 in Tahoe City
August 30, 2019
2016 w/Sharon & Wendy in Tahoe
August 30, 2019
Dec1994 w/Rachel & Martin
August 30, 2019
1991 w/Rachel on Jack's boat
August 30, 2019
1990 w/Rachel in Yosemite
August 30, 2019
Amber Sandoval-Sullivan
August 28, 2019
Im so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Russell Cotteral
August 28, 2019
Mom, You fought so valiantly these past 8 years since Dad passed. You both made such beautiful music together, and now you will again. You are finally free, and the music plays on! Your face, and your dear, sweet, loving heart, will always light my path, and I thank you for giving me life. -Your loving son.
August 27, 2019
I had the privilege of serving as Jack's and Nancy's pastor back in the 80s. They were talented and committed folk. It was a happy association. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Gil Vieira
Joyce and Richard Roberts
August 27, 2019
Nancy was a beloved friend and sister-in-law .We had many wonderful years to remember with her.. we won't be able to be in California for the service in October because we live in North Carolina now but our hearts go out to family and friends. sending our love to everyone
Neptune Society of Northern California
August 15, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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