Nancy Jean (Miller) Latendresse, age 72, died of heart disease on Dec. 26, 2017, in Seattle, Wash.
Nancy was born on March 22, 1945, to parents Hazel and Jack Miller in Grand Rapids, Minn. She moved to Hoquiam, Wash. with her parents in 1950. She graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1963. She attended Grays Harbor College briefly prior to her marriage to Thomas B. Latendresse in 1964, who later divorced.
Nancy was a loving and creative mother and grandmother. Nancy was an avid reader and loved to learn about computing, other countries, and cultures. She was a devoted Catholic and dedicated her life to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Her family and friends will always remember her as a compassionate, caring and kind person.
Nancy is survived by her sister, Sandi Miller, of Aberdeen, Wash.; her son, Thomas (Deanna) Latendresse, of Lakewood, Wash.; her son, Carter (Aloysha) Latendresse, of Portland, Ore.; her son, Greg (Kim) Latendresse, of Seattle, Wash. and her daughter Lisa (Carlos) Macabu, of Rowlett, Texas. She had seven grandchildren — Bennett and Claire Latendresse of Lakewood, Wash.; Henry and Emma Latendresse of Portland, Ore.; Lauren Latendresse of Seattle, Wash.; and Victoria and Michael Macabu of Rowlett, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hazel Frasier and Jack Miller, and brother, Paul Miller, of Hoquiam, Wash.
At her request, there will not be a funeral or memorial service. Donations can be sent to Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington (http://ccsww.org/#) or Our Lady of the Lake Parish School (http://www.school.ollseattle.org/).