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Nancy W. Curley
1936 - 2025
BORN
1936
DIED
2025
Nancy Curley Obituary
Born in San Francisco on February 28, 1936, Nancy spent her early years surrounded by her mother and extended family, often saddened by the loss of her father in World War 2. Nancy attended University of California, Berkeley where she majored in History with a minor in French, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Upon graduating, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Charles H. Curley, and was a loving wife until his passing in 2005.
Nancy's career was defined by her dedication and passion for San Francisco, forming her own tour company and sharing with tourists the history and sites of the city she loved.
In her free time, Nancy volunteered in her hometown of Larkspur for The Larkspur Heritage Committee. Larkspur was special to Nancy, for in 1971, "...Joan Lundstrom, chair of the Larkspur Town Meeting that sparked many changes, asked Nancy Curley to get involved in what was initially called a "beautification" committee. Curley, and co-chair Helen Heitkamp, soon were looking up library records, tracking down old photos, and interviewing long-time residents. Before long, with Curley taking the lead, Larkspur had an official Heritage Preservation Board and an ordinance to match, the downtown district had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and an ambitious publishing program had been launched." Nancy also volunteered with Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc. in San Rafael, CA, helping in all things dogs including housing and caring for breeders in her own home, much to the delight of her two sons, Craig and Kent.
Nancy is survived by her children: Craig and Kent; her grandchildren: Jesse, Alastair, Callahan and Bronwyn; and her great grandchildren: Charlotte, Zoey and Calum.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Nancy's honor to Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. of San Rafael, California - a cause that was close to her heart.
Nancy's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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