Eleanor Lois Nazarenus

Eleanor Lois NAZARENUS Died Monday, April 26th. She was born in Seattle, Washington, March 10, 1918; the eldest child of Bismarck H. and Rossea M. Nazarenus. She was a graduate of Cascade Elementary School and Broadway High Schools. After earning her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Washington, she went on to complete a Masters Degree at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. She also graduated from Garrett Bible Institute, Evanston, IL., and was ordained as a Methodist minister. She was pastor to three churches in Nebraska. She later retired from the ministry and earned teaching credentials and taught Honors English at Everett High School until retiring in 1982. She was a member of the honorary teachers' sorority, Pi Lambda Theta. Her interest in education continued after retirement with her funding of the Eleanor Nazarenus-Nelson Mandela Scholarships at Seattle Central College and the Eleanor Nazarenus Scholarships at Seattle Pacific University. Eleanor is survived by her sisters Louise Hines, Grace (Adrian) Kruller, and Janet (Domenick) Bertelli and a brother, Joel (Doris) Nazarenus. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Sister Doris Bundy and brother Carl Nazarenus. Arrangements handled by Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 14951 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle, Washington, 98155. At Eleanor's request, a simple family graveside service will be held. Any memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, Seattle, for use in the youth camping program at Camp Indianola, Washington.