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Nancy SONN Obituary

Nancy Jean SONN August 27, 1952 ~ April 6, 2011 Nancy was born in Anchorage, AK and grew up in Burien, graduating from Kennedy High School and earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Seattle University. A long-time labor and delivery nurse at Valley Medical Center, she helped bring countless babies into the world and brightened many lives with her infectious laughter. She was taken from us prematurely due to complications following surgery. She was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Marian Sonn and is survived by sisters Jo Brosamer, Kathleen Bylsma and Tamara Sonn and brothers David and Tom Sonn and 15 nieces and nephews. Her loss is mourned by all who love her. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at St. Philomena's Catholic Church, 1790 S. 222nd Street, Des Moines. Memorials are suggested to Pregnancy Aid of Des Moines, P.O. Box 98068, Des Moines, WA 98198.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 13, 2011.

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April 24, 2011

Dear Dave, Tom and the rest of the Sonn Family,
My wife and I were both friends with Nancy at Kennedy and like her a part of the first graduating class in 1970. Nancy and her fellow music enthusiast Peggy Halvorson were always smiling, singing and creating music for our listening pleasure. Often the two were found just sitting in the courtyard happily strumming a tune and being joyful. Nancy was a very sweet and kind person whose love of life and people was uplifiting and inspirational. She understood the gift of life, love and friendship and shared it well with others through her action and gentle words. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during such a hard time for your family. A special thanks to you Tom and Dave for being positive influences in our lives. Love Jim and Coleen De Donato.

Pat Brown

April 17, 2011

I was shocked to hear of Nancy's death and am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you.
Pat Baisch Brown

Dierdre Dunne Landucci & Family

April 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Maricelle

April 15, 2011

you will be missed! Eternal light shine upon your soul, May you rest in peace!

Patti & Jim Courtright

April 14, 2011

I first met Nancy when we were young teenagers here at the beach in Moclips. Our common love of the ocean, music, guitars, humor and of course, Peg, has made her a person I have always looked forward to seeing and visiting with over the years. We have sang, cried, laughed and partied for years and years. I am hearing her sing and laugh every day in her deep, rich alto voice.
Meow is now here with Jim and I at the beach and doing fine, so no need to worry about him.
You were one special lady Nanc. I will miss you always.

Pat Toth

April 14, 2011

I met Nancy in high school and we have been friends ever since. We shared many adventures: camping in the Frazier River Valley, driving to L.A.(in an old Dodge with very bad brakes we found out later), numerous trips to the coast,singing and playing guitar together, sharing bad puns and laughing hysterically. She sang at my wedding. I will miss her wit, intelligence and extremely funny sense of humor. We'll take good care of Mr. D for you Nancy. Miss you!

Judy Sgro

April 13, 2011

Nancy and I met at VMC when she was fresh out of nursing school. Her humor and positive attitude were the magnet and glue that cemented our friendship. She always made me think deeper and stretch myself a little further. I loved to listen to her play her guitar, and we spent many happy times down at Lincoln Park and at the Spud for lunch, talking and laughing all the way.
She was a dear person and I will miss her always.

Judy Lynn

April 13, 2011

Nancy was truly an amazing person of strength & compassion. She will be greatly missed.

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