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Nancy PACHE Obituary

PACHE, Nancy (Gross) 81, formerly of Pinellas County, passed at her home in Zephyrhills Dec. 13, 2019 due to complications with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her husband, Wally; children, Judy (Brian) Temple Anderson, Becky (Dale) Temple Reisen, Chris (Michelle) Temple, Tony (Julie) Pache; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grand-children. She was born in Dayton, Ohio and raised in Bradenton, Florida. She was a graduate of Manatee High School and Florida State University. Nancy was a lover of fine arts which helped her in her early years to win the title of Miss Manatee County and in performing with the Manatee Players. She acted as director of various community and church choirs, as well as organist. Nancy shared her love of music with children as the music teacher at St. Paul's Catholic School in St. Petersburg. In her retirement years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband of 36 years and spending time with her family. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church in Clearwater, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice in her memory.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 12, 2020.

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Kenny Schupp

January 13, 2020

May the Lord give you the strength to go through this hard situation. My Deepest condolence is with you in this loss of your Mom.

Mary Bumgarner

January 12, 2020

Nancy was a talented musician and dedicated educator. We enjoyed the musical presentations of her students at St. Paul's and were honored she played at our daughter's wedding. She left a legacy of music appreciation to her students, as well as many adults. Deepest sympathy to her family. Mary Ruth and Dan Bumgarner

Meghan Alfaro

January 12, 2020

I am saddened to learn of the passing of my elementary music teacher, Nancy Pache. Ms. Pache was one of the teachers that changed the direction of my life. She offered a rich music experience to young children.

She sought out my parents when I was in Kindergarten to share that I was a gifted singer. My mom honestly didn't know my singing was out of the ordinary for a child. She gave me my first drama experience when I was an inch worm for our grade level performance in the 1st grade. She gave me my first experience with mental imagery and music when I drew a parade while listening to Carnival of the Animals, my artwork I can still picture in my memory. She introduced me to instrument timbres with Peter and the Wolf. In the 4th grade, she gave me my first vocal solo and taught me recorder.

In watching videos of my elementary chorus performances as an adult, I realized she created a lovely sound with her students. We sang partner songs and rounds, two part and three part. When I was in fifth grade, she coached me to sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow for the talent show, for which I won my first vocal award.

Most importantly, she shared the world of music with a little girl who loved it more than anything.

I have tried to continue your legacy in my career as an elementary music teacher in Pinellas County for the last 19 years.

Thank you, Ms. Pache, for everything you have given me. You will be sorely missed.

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