Jane Upham Natzle

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JANE UPHAM NATZLE

Jane Upham Natzle, died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 24, 2008 in Davis at the age of 95. Jane was born on October 8, 1912 in the village of Neath in Bradford County, Pennsylvania to Walter and Ruth Davis Upham.

After attending a one-room school in Neath through 8th grade she graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1930 from LeRaysville High School. She obtained a B.S. in Secretarial Science from Rider College in Trenton, New Jersey in 1933 and was employed for 15 years as a bookkeeper for Endicott Johnson Corporation in Endicott, New York where she kept the books for the chain of shoe stores known as Father and Son. In 1948 she married Charles Milton Natzle of Pennsylvania and moved to Chico, California, where both were employed by the Carnation Company. She was a long-time member of the Congregational Church of Chico and was active in Women's Fellowship. She valued and supported education, encouraging both of her children to complete doctoral degrees. She was skilled at needlework and crocheting, and enjoyed square dancing with the Chico Barn Owls, playing piano, and gardening. Following her husband's death on December 19 1987, she lived independently in Chico. In 2004, she moved to St. John's Retirement Village in Woodland, California, to be near her daughter's family.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and Richard Upham of Pennsylvania. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Natzle Vance, son-in-law, William Vance and granddaughter, Cassie, of Davis, California. She is also survived by her son, Wesley C. Natzle, daughter-in-law, Frances Dunwell; grandson, Davis and granddaughter, Lia of New Paltz, New York. Her family is grateful for the kind support of staff at Sutter Davis Hospital and Yolo Hospice during her hospitalization for pneumonia.

A visitation will be held Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Brusie Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Congregational Church of Chico, 1190 E. 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926. She will be laid to rest with her husband in the Veteran's Court of Honor at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Congregational Church of Chico.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Feb. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jane Natzle

4 Entries

Marilyn Morgan

March 23, 2008

Jeanette and Wesley,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I always enjoyed her visits to Aunt Ruth. Her Christmas letters were so colorful. She was a true friend to my dad and mom.
Marilyn Morgan (Eb and Velma's daughter)

John Richard and Jane Upham

March 2, 2008

Mar. 2,2008

Dear Jeanette,Wes and families,

We were sorry to hear of Aunt Janes' death. She certainly was a wonderful person and I loved her very much.
I remember her working for E.J.and living in Endicott,NY. We would go pick her up on Friday night to come home for the weekend. There Was a "Pat Mitchell" ice cream parlor on the corner near where she lived and we often stopped for an ice cream cone on our way home. We also took her back to Endicott after supper at Grandma Ruth's house.
After she and Uncle Charles were married and moved to CA, we then enjoyed those great letters that she was "famous" for. The many trips from CA back "home" to visit over the years built wonderful memories of all you folks. It was around this time when our tradition of the annual "Upham Family Reunion" began.
Aunt Jane will be missed but never forgotten by all her family.

Love, John Richard and Jane Upham

Abby Upham Jones

February 29, 2008

Dear Jeanette, Wes, and families,
We just wanted to let you know that we are sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother.
She was a wonderful woman, and I too remember well those birthday cards and letters. I am also especially grateful for the time we were able to spend with her during those last visits to PA.
Although we cannot physically attend the viewing and funeral services, we hope to impart genuine care, concern, and love to you all through our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Abby Upham Jones and family

Becky Upham Carlsen

February 28, 2008

Dear Jeanette, Wesley, and families, Our sympathies in the loss of your mother. I'll always remember the joy of opening the mailbox on my birthday and getting a letter from "Aunt Jane in California." Every year it was an interesting, personal letter of 6 pages or so in her neat cursive hand-writing. I know I really enjoyed those letters, and greatly appreciated her time and efforts to keep in touch over the years and miles. She was an amazing woman, dedicated to staying close to her entire family. We'll all miss her.
Love, Becky

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