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Nancy aka "Bates" was always kind and gracious to me when I visited your home. My thoughts and prayers to you both during this Christmas season. Joe G
Joe Guzzardi
December 03, 2025 | Friend


Portland, Oregon
Aug 31, 1946 – May 23, 2024
Nancy Ann YanityAugust 31, 1946 to May 23, 2024Our beloved wife and mother lost a tough fight with bladder cancer. Nancy was born in Washington, DC, to Charles and Pauline Bates. She was the eldest of their three daughters. She graduated from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland,...
Read MoreNancy aka "Bates" was always kind and gracious to me when I visited your home. My thoughts and prayers to you both during this Christmas season. Joe G
Joe Guzzardi
December 03, 2025 | Friend
Can´t believe you´ve been gone one year Nan. Miss hearing your voice and getting my nanograms. You´re always in my heart forever dear friend. Becky Wright
Becky Wright
May 25, 2025 | Friend
Bob, I just read about Nancy`s passing and want to express my sincere condolences. I tried to email you but your old address bounced. When you have time, please send me your new contact information as I would like to keep in touch. With sympathy, Joe
Joe Guzzardi
May 16, 2025 | Friend
Dear Robert, Hilary and I want to extend our condolences I hope you are doing O.K. Nelson ...
Nelson Gurney
September 23, 2024 | Friend
To Nancy´s family & friends-Over the course of many years when I´d be in town, I met her at dinners of mutual friends. I enjoyed chatting with her, and was struck by her interest and curiosity about those she met, and the kindness & thoughtfulness she bestowed on those in her life. A gentle and lovely soul. I am so sorry for your loss.
Liz O´Callaghan
August 09, 2024 | Other
I worked in same child welfare office as Nancy for a number of years. Her sense of humor made a difficult job a bit easier So sorry for her family's loss
Mary Gossart
June 09, 2024 | Work
Peggy Woolf is so right -- Nan was a great friend, always so caring. I miss her already.
Bonnie Fazio
June 02, 2024
Nan would write notes on little slips of paper. They usually had a little flower sticker or some kind of decoration. She would write individual ones to everyone in the neighborhood. We started calling them Nan Notes. We still have a collection if them.
Dan Crowell
May 30, 2024 | Friend
Nan was a wonderful friend who will be greatly missed.
Peggy Woolf
May 30, 2024 | Friend