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Nancy Bright Obituary
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 7th, 2013. Nancy is survived by her loving family, husband of 52 years, Duane, her children Michael and Jenifer, daughter in law Angie Bright, and loving grandson Michael Bright. Also survived by her sisters Sandra Savage (Wayne), and Diana Stallings Tilley, her brother Brian Stallings, and many special cousins, nieces, and nephews, who all loved her very much.
Nancy was born in South San Francisco and grew up in San Bruno, attending Capuchino High School. She married her husband Duane in 1962, and they raised their family in Burlingame, later moving to many cities on the Peninsula, pursuing Duane's construction and Nancy's real estate careers.
Nancy was active her entire life in activities surrounding her Norwegian heritage, including a lifelong membership in the Sons of Norway, and a place very special to her, Kings Mountain (Henrik Ibsen Park) in Woodside. Nancy was also an avid quilter, cook, hostess, bridge player, and loved to read. Nancy's most special attribute was the way she nurtured and maintained her friendships and close family bonds. She was one of the most generous and warm hearted people any of us have known. She gave her all until the end, and will be greatly, greatly missed.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 16th, from 2-5 pm at Henrik Ibsen Park, 13800 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA
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June Hofschulte
November 11, 2013
Our sympathy Duane and family. I'm still working on the Bright History!
Hugs & prayers to all of you!
June Bright Hofschulte
November 11, 2013
Duane and family. Our sympathy to you. Shirley's daughter Mary Lynn notified me by email. I am still working on the Bright Family History and it's hard to enter more deaths than births! Hugs & prayers to all of you.
LaVerne & June Bright Hofschulte
Kathy Smallman
November 11, 2013
We will miss you Nancy, Have some fun with my Mom! Prayers to all of you, Kathy & Tim Smallman
Marty & Bob Helseth
November 11, 2013
Dear Duane and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Nancy's passing after her long and courageous battle with illness. She was a dear friend, and we will miss her smile and laughter.
Love, Marty & Bob Helseth
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Vicki Fleming
November 11, 2013
Nancy was a special lady. Life of the party! She always new how to have a good time. She will be deeply missed. Love and prayers to all the Bright family.
Gene & Joan Peters
November 10, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss Duane & family. We remember meeting Nancy back in about 1979 when we came to spend some time with Howard & Betty. We all went out to dinner together. She was a lovely lady. Our prayers are with you all. Gene & Joan Peters
Marlene Jacoby Honermann
November 10, 2013
We are saddened and extend our sympathy to all members of Nancy's family. Duane has been in our lives since we were little kids and visited back and forth between Wabasha and White Bear Lake. We consider all of you part of our extended family and pray for all of you. May Nancy rest in peace.
Daniel Rivera
November 10, 2013
Mike/Angie
Nancy and you are in our prayers. There are no words that can fill the emptiness in your hearts; but your loving memories of Nancy will bring you comfort and peace.
Love
Dan & Maria
Jack McGovern
November 10, 2013
Mike,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cary Rosenzweig
November 10, 2013
I remember Mrs. Bright as Mike's mom when we were kids. She was always warm, generous and welcoming when we tromped around her house during the early 1970s. May her memory be a blessing to her family and friends.
Ruth Robinson
November 9, 2013
Words can not express the sorrow I feel for Nancy's passing. She was a Lovely Lady and I will miss her very much. My Prayer's go out to her family.
Lynn & Dan Nichols
November 9, 2013
Nancy was such a Special Lady and her passing will leave a very big hole in our Hearts. Our Thoughts and Prayer's are with her family
November 9, 2013
She will be greatly missed
Lisa Morris
November 9, 2013
Michael and Family,
I was very sadden by the news of Nancy's passing.
Take comfort in all the wonderful memories.
My prayers are with you and the entire Bright family.
Gene Meyer
November 9, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Jeff Fleming
November 8, 2013
Our prayers are with you.??
Maureen Cronin Bokelund
November 8, 2013
Thoughts and Prayers to Jen and the Bright family
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