Nancy Yanda

North Ogden, Utah
Date of Birth: 07/31/1942
Date of Death: 07/28/2025
Survived By:
-One child, Amanda Jane Savage, and her Husband, Matthew Paul Savage
-Four grandchildren, Samantha, Sarah, Savanah, and Shaylee
- Two siblings, Thomas DeSpain and his Wife Sally, Daniel DeSpain and his wife Carol
- Several nieces and nephews, Oakley and Eloise Jorgensen, Willow and Silas Bernel
Preceded in Death By:
- First Husband: John Wesley Myers
- Parents, Val Birdno and Laverne DeSpain
Profession: Kindergarten Teacher, Administrative assistant to the General of the Air Force Reserve Center.
Hobbies: Gardening, Landscaping, Skiing, Design, Art, needle point
Notable Accomplishments:
- Master's Degree in Education
- Multiple teaching and leadership positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Nancy Yanda, a beacon of light in the world of Secondary education, left us on July 28, 2025. Born on July 31, 1942, to Val and Leola DeSpain, Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her life was a beautiful Garden, filled with beautiful flowers, captivating landscapes, and occasional natures weeds that only made her determined to make beautiful landscapes.
Nancy was a passionate secondary teacher, touching countless lives with her love for life and her unwavering dedication to her students. Nancy's love for teaching and children was only surpassed by her love for her family. She was a pillar of strength and warmth for her Daughter, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and great-grandson. Her love extended to her nieces, nephews, and all those fortunate enough to call Nancy a friend.
Beyond her professional life, Nancy found peace and joy in her garden, her art, and her kitchen. The same creativity that she used to mold young minds in education found its way into her beautiful flower beds, her captivating paintings, and her deliciously crafted meals. She was truly a woman of many talents, and her spirit will continue to live on through the beauty she created and the people she touched.