Nancy Padden

John, Mary, Michael, Theresa, Patrick, Margaret,

I will always remember your mom's kindness, character and wit -- not to mention those pop-overs! My favorite sayings of hers: "Bloom where you are planted" and "It's part of the history of the piece." Plus, she wrote the world's best thank-you notes. I'm glad to have known her and I'll never forget her. My thoughts are with you.

Mrs. Padden was my sixth grade teacher at Bellevue School. She was my favorite teacher and always will be.I am grateful to have known her. Christine Audiss-Nichols

My little Buddy!!

BUT WHY??? You are definitely an inspiration to a lot of people my dear friend. I know I will never forget you! Your Enchiladas, Ravioli, stirfry (SAVE IT!) You had a beaut personality and never gave up hope. You have left behind such a beautiful and loving family, all of them just like you. Just your friends alone, we don't need to say anymore.

I'll always be watching you!!!

With tons of love from down under.

Nancy Padden was one of those teachers that you never forget. As well as being my 4th grade teacher at Bellevue, she worked with my children many years later when they attended the same school. When I was widowed and suddenly a single mom, Nancy always had words of encouragement for me. Nancy worked --- on her own time -- with my children to help them pass their 6th grade proficiency exams. She was even kind enough to drive them home. What a special lady. She will be forever in my heart.

I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She showed me how to live a good life even when things don't go as we would like. She kept a wild fun-loving house and always had a quick and funny comment regarding family events, the neighborhood, and her neighbors (my family). We loved her. When my dad died she wrote each of us four kids a special note to express something she remembered him doing that would be especially meaningful to a particular one of us. Thank you, Nancy. All my best...

To the Padden Family,

Your mom was the best friend a person could have. She made me feel like I wasn't crazy with all the "stuff" that happened at school, she listened with her heart, if not with her ears, to everything I had to say, and made me feel like I was the funniest person around. She cared. She made a difference. She was a true friend. Thank you for sharing her.

Love, Martha