Nancy Ione Weatherbie

1928 - 2023

Nancy Ione Weatherbie (Ison), age 95, of Port Ludlow, WA, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Port Townsend, WA.
She now reigns with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, in Heaven. Nancy was born in Longmont, CO, Boulder County, on January 10, 1928, the daughter of Clarence Orville and Elsie Clara (Broendel) Ison. As a child, she was Baptized at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Longmont, CO. Nancy married Robert Joseph Bernard Parker on July 4, 1945, in Yuma, AZ. On January 17, 1954, she married John Douglas Weatherbie in Yuma, AZ.
Work history included: In High School, worked in Photography, developing film in downtown San Diego; Photofinishing in San Bernardino, CA; Patton State Hospital, Highland, CA, in Medical Records; Office Services Supervisor for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, now known as CalFire, on 3800 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA. (25 years).
She attended Columbine in Longmont (K - 8th grade) in Colorado and Herbert High School in San Diego, CA (8th – 12th); she graduated in 1945. Nancy was a member of the Royalettes in High School; they helped the Elderly with dishes, lawn mowing, etc. She was a member of the American Legion in 1960 in Crestline, CA, and served as the President of the American Legion for one term. She was also involved with the C.S.E.A. - Calif. State Employees Association and served as Chapter 6 President and Treasurer. In their meetings, they fought for rights and benefits.
Hobbies included roller skating until she was 70 years old (Friday and Saturday nights) at the Trocadero in San Diego, which eventually burned down, the Palisades Gardens in North Park, San Diego, CA, that her deceased brother-in-law, John Wright owned, Crocheting, Fishing, and Camping.
A message for my family and friends: Believe in the Lord. If you believe in the Lord, you will have guidance all the time! Jesus is Mom's Savior and Lord. Believe in prayer and especially the Lord's prayer. Mom said the Lord's prayer several times a day.
Nancy was a good-natured mom and loved her family, friends, and the Lord. Long live the life and memory of Nancy Weatherbie; she will forever be missed until we meet up with her in Heaven!
Survivors include three children, Ron Parker of Federal Way, WA; Audrey (Robert) Mackey of Port Ludlow, WA; Rev. Jean Waldron of Shell Lake, WI. Five grandchildren, Richard Sumpter, Shannon Trigg, Jason Ott, Debra Ott-Miller, Sam Mackey. Four great-grandchildren, Alex Miller, Rosa Miller, Katelyn Ott, Jason Miller. Preceded in death, son, David Steele Weatherbie; husbands, Ronald Bernard Parker, John Douglas Weatherbie; sister, Carol Ann Wright, brother, Clarence Wesley Ison, grandsons, Ron Parker, Jr., Brian Mackey; parents, Clarence O. Ison and Elsie C. Ison, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside Services will be held at a later date at the Greenwood Cemetery in San Diego, CA, with Nancy's daughter Rev. Jean L. Waldron officiating.
In lieu of flowers or sympathy cards, and if you would like, you can send monetary donations to: CAL-Fire Forestry Museum, 3875 Genevieve St. San Bernardino, CA 92405, Attn: Jerry Glover (909) 881-6984.