Nancy Jean Kerchner

Nancy Jean Kerchner obituary, Grand Junction, CO

Nancy Jean Kerchner

Nancy Kerchner Obituary

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Nancy Jean Kerchner, 81, born in October 1943. Passed away on August 5, 2025 of natural causes in her sleep. She was born in Montrose, CO, a native. She had 7 siblings, Marsha, Pam, Peggy, Wayne Jr., John, Cindy, and Mary. 

Two children, Anthony, 60, and Lisa, 56. A daughter in law, Jackie, a step grandchild, brandi, and 2 step great grandchildren, plus 3 granddaughters, Valerie, Myah, and Shelby. And a great granddaughter, on the way, Adora, Jean Jefferies. Many nieces and nephews. 

Nancy attended Central High School. She was a member of Jehovah Witnesses for over 55 years. She was a self employed housekeeper for over 30 years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, travel and lighthouses. Her husband, Craig Ralston Kerchner proceeded her in death in 1977, they were married on July 30th, 1966.

The memorial service will be located at the Bookcliff Kingdom Hall, at 608 29 road, on August 23, 2025 at 11am.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Brown's Cremation & Funeral Service

904 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

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