Nancy Arlene Dunton

Nancy Arlene Dunton obituary, Mount Vernon, WA

Nancy Arlene Dunton

Nancy Dunton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kern Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Nancy Arlene Dunton was born in Mount Vernon, WA May 28, 1942 to her parents Nels and Arleatha Pedersen and peacefully passed away June 30, 2025.
Nancy had been a long term resident of Skagit Valley, living in her generational LaConner farm all her life with the exception of a couple years.
She attended LaConner school district from elementary through High school graduating in the class of 1960. She then attended Skagit Valley College for a business Associates.
At Skagit Valley College, she met her husband Don Ray Dunton and they were married for 46 years before Don passed away in 2008.
Nancy was a homemaker with the exception of working a part time job for fun at LaConner Country Inn for 11 years as a housekeeper and a breakfast hostess. She was a contributing member of the LaConner Kiwanis club for about 16 years. She loved church and bible studies where she spoke openly about her love of Jesus and looked forward to reuniting with her loved ones as well as leading her family in faith. She was a passionate advocate for preserving Skagit Valley farmland. She is remembered by many with her laugh, big smile and ability to feed a crowd including family, social gatherings, friends, and sports teams. More often than not, she was spotted happily riding her favorite John Deere mowing grass!
Preceding her in death was her husband Don Ray Dunton.
Surviving family include: Son and two daughters, Chris, Becky and Vickie, Son-in-Law James, Daughter-in-Law Britt, Grand-daughters Katie, Kristin, Annika, Sofia, Emma, Jenna, and Sadie, Great-grandchildren Ethan, Emily and Sloan.
A service will be held Sunday July 13, 2025 at 2pm graveside at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at 17666 Valentine Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, please bring a chair just in case, and details for a potluck reception for family and friends to follow.
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1122 South 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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