Nancylee Warnecke, 76, a resident of Baker City, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. At her request, cremation was held and a family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Nancy was born June 7, 1928, in Los Angeles, Calif. She was a daughter of Clinton and Gertrude (Rassmussen) Nielsen. She received her education in the San Francisco Bay area and made her home there. She assisted her parents in operating a large swimming pool, in the Bay Area. In 1999, she moved to Baker City to be closer to her daughter. She enjoyed people and the sun. She loved the water and was an avid fisherwoman. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter and grandchildren.
Nancylee is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Frank Snowden, Sumpter; son, Clint Keeney, Grass Valley, Calif.; grandchildren, John Snowden, Ben Snowden, Jennie Snowden, Chad Snowden and Kimberely Keeney; great-grandchildren, John Snowden Jr., Alex Snowden, Dayton Doss, Lucas Snowden; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Diana Tricarico and her husband Jack Warnecke.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Warnecke’s memory may be directed to Pathway Hospice. This may be done through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, OR 97814.
Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, January, 2005
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor