Nancy Jean Yakish

1950 - 2025

Nancy Jean Yakish obituary, 1950-2025, Vancouver, WA

Nancy Jean Yakish

1950 - 2025

BORN

1950

DIED

2025

Nancy Yakish Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2025.
Nancy Jean Yakish, born in Winona, Minnesota to Donald and Helen Wing, passed away peacefully at her home in Vancouver, Washington surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 75. She is survived by her Husband Thomas; Children, Sarah, Ellen, and Timothy; Grandson Dylan Carter; Sister, Mary Schultz; Brother, Robert Wing; and her cats Charlie and Bennie. A simple memorial service will follow interment in the Spring at Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

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