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Nancy Escue Obituary
Nancy Irene (Nicholas) Escue, 71, died on December 23, 2016, having lost her life to cancer. She was a loving and beloved Christian, daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, R. C. "Hap" Escue. Her children are Charles (Corey) Escue and Peter (Jacque) Escue.
Charles and his wife Corey live in Chicago with their children, Devin and Juniper. Peter and his wife Jacque live in Roanoke, TX with their daughter, Alana, and have three by grown children, Nicole (Carpenter) Griffin, Sasha, and Daniel Escue. Nancy has two sisters, Nicki (Gary) Mezger and Mary (Mike) Barrick. Nancy's parents, Max N. and Eleanor W. Nicholas preceded her in death.
Nancy was born on August 18, 1945 in Olympia, WA, where her dad was stationed prior to deployment to the Pacific theater during WW II. She moved to Oklahoma at six weeks of age and lived primarily in Calvin and Nowata, OK. She and Hap were married on September 11, 1965, in Stillwater, OK and together enjoyed a career with the United States Air Force, living together in Oklahoma, California, Washington, DC, Florida, Nebraska, Alabama, Saudi Arabia, New Mexico, and England, and, after retirement, in Albuquerque, NM and Boulder CO. Nancy was active in the United Methodist Church, and participated in various choral groups and hand bell choirs. She was an active volunteer with the United Methodist Women, the Albuquerque Guild of the Santa Fe Opera, and various officers' wives clubs. She worked at Riyadh International Community School, and Eldorado High School. She enjoyed reading, singing, sewing, needlework, gardening, camping, travel, and loved to cook for family, friends and the Asbury Pie Cafe. Her pecan pies and pie crust were legendary.
A Memorial Service and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017, 2:00 p.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria, NE, Albuquerque. Interment will be in Stillwater, OK in the spring after a private family celebration.
She will be deeply missed by her family and those who had the privilege of knowing her.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Nancy's name to The American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas, NE 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Nancy at www.FrenchFunerals.com
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Nanette Bolden
January 18, 2017
Hap...so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I'm sure that you are taking comfort in God's love who is giving you and the family strength through this difficult time. May God's peace embrace you knowing that Nancy is in the presence of the almighty God. In Christ's name I pray...
Vicki Clark
January 18, 2017
Hap, My condolences. I was saddened to hear of Nancy's passing, I appreciated her gentle and welcoming spirit. Prayers of comfort to you and your family.
Karen and Alec Wallentinsen
January 17, 2017
Hap, We were so sorry to hear today of Nancy's passing. We are sorry we missed the service since we didn't find out until now, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your life with Nancy is an example to us all of us of a long, loving and happy marriage. If you need anything or just want a little company, please call on us. You know where to find us in the cubes of NG.
January 17, 2017
Hap, I was saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and will lift you up in prayer. Thank God for the hope he gives us that she is in a better place.
Just crying with you,
Earl Moore
Larry and Pauledde Plank
January 4, 2017
Hap, we are so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. She was loved by anyone who met her. She will be missed.
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