Nancy Utpadel Obituary
After graduating from Marylhurst College with a degree in Education, Nancy moved to Anchorage in 1964 to teach school at Elmendorf AFB where she met Jon Utpadel and they were married in Chapel 2.
Nan will be remembered by numerous friends and family for her chocolate chip cookies, generosity to those in need, her love of flowers and devotion to her faith. She was a faithful member of St Patrick Parish in Anchorage.
She will be missed greatly by her husband, Jon Utpadel, daughters Suzanne Wells and Tanya McFadden, grandchildren, Madison Moyer, Garrett Mashburn, Hannah McFadden, Liam McFadden, Emma McFadden and great-grandchildren Keeliegh Moyer and Waylon Moyer.
There will be a service held for Nancy at 1 pm October 29th St. Patrick Parish, Anchorage, AK. Reception to follow in parish hall.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to St Patrick Parish or Clair House.
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