Nancy Houghton Bacon

I miss my old Skidmore friend,
Nancy Combes wOGAN

To Nancy's Family,
Nancy was my vibrant, beautiful, talented mentor when I was only 22 and new to California. At the Marin Society of Artists, she took me under her wing and showed me how to exhibit my work, shmooze at receptions, and take chances with watercolor media. I still remember her winning piece with a carnival scene on slick, coated paper. How lively! She will forever stay in my memory and in my own story as an artist. I just thought of her tonight, Googled her name, and found...

I will miss you dearly, Aunt Nancy. Your energy and generousity will be with me always. We have always found your art to be a creative inspiration. Your legacy will be a caring family who will remember you always. I love you.

Thanks for a lifetime of wonderful memories Grammy. Your generous and loving heart has impacted so many lives and especially our family. Your amazing art has been an inspiration throughout the years to me and so many others. I am so proud to have been a part of your family. You were truly a blessing to me. I love you so much

Grammy I am going to miss you so much. Your vibrant and colorful personality will be missed by all, but will continue to live on in our hearts. I am so thankful for all of the wonderful memories I have with you to hold on to during this time. I know you are smiling down on us. I can't wait to see you again some day. I love you.

Dear Bacon Family;

What a gift Nancy was as a wife, mother and grandmother to your family. She will truly be missed and will leave a lovely legacy for us all to remember her in many special ways. I am truly sorry for your loss and know that she is looking down on all of us smiling that beautiful smile. She will be treasured and remembered.

With love and blessings;
Sabrina Dorr

Dick and Family:
I was saddened to learn of Nancy's death. She was a wonderful customer of the Upper Crust on El Paseo for many years. She was always a delight whenever she came into the store. Marge and I always enjoyed talking to her and assisting her in her purchases. She was one of "the truly welcome customers" who we always enjoyed seeing.
Marge passed away a couple of months ago, who was the owner of the store. She had cancer for over 10 years. It is not great to get...