Nancy Patricia Crowell Ferdon

As long as I can remember the Ferdon name was often spoken in our family. When I was a little girl, while visiting my grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdon would enjoy dinner together while Maggy and I played. Not only did my grandfather serve on the Board of Supervisors with Mr. Ferdon, they enjoyed traveling together. As an adult, I had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Ferdon (by then I was calling her Nancy). She and I served on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Lawyers Wives. I...

Nancy was a foster youth social worker when I met her thirty years ago. She worked with my foster daughter, developing important resources for her as well as always being available to her. Nancy was an extraordinary listener and motivator. She was inspiring. And when my daughter's foster years were over, Nancy remained her friend.

Nancy offered me her years of knowledge. She encouraged me. With her help, I was better prepared as a mom. She made a difference.

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11