Nancy Baldwin Obituary


NANCY CHRISTINE BALDWIN
October 13, 1948 ˜ March 6, 2019

Nancy Christine Baldwin, age 70, passed away at her home on the evening of Wednesday March 6, 2019 with her husband by her side, after a year long battle with cancer. She was born in Vancouver, WA on October 13, 1948 to Alan and Delores Andring. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Marilee Klemmer and has a younger brother, Jim Andring (currently living in White Salmon). Nancy lived in Vancouver all her life and remained active with the reunion committee of her graduating class of Hudson’s Bay (1966).
She married John M. ”Mike” Baldwin in 1968 and celebrated 50 years of marriage with him last year.
Nancy was a devoted wife and mother to her two children, John (Carrah) and Ken (Phaedra). Her grandchildren, Michael (14), Della (14) and Ryland (12) were extremely precious to her. She provided them with unconditional love and support and continued to instill in all of us the importance of family.
In her early motherhood years, Nancy volunteered in many capacities - Alcoa Little League, Cub Scouts, and for the PTA. She was proud to have earned the PTA Golden Acorn award for her volunteering efforts, as her mother Delores Andring had earned years before.
Nancy later worked for the Vancouver School District, where she served for about 25 years. Her career with the school district started at Truman Elementary, where she had very fond memories of the great kids she met while working as a playground aide and math tutor. She later transitioned to district administration and worked in various capacities before retiring in 2010.
Nancy and Mike were active for many years with their car club, Rose City Classics, where they enjoyed many car cruises, club meetings, and car shows, often raising money for local charities. Nancy was an avid game player and loved her daily games of Yahtzee, Cribbage, and Hand & Foot with her husband, kids, and grandkids. Her family smiles at the prospect that she is currently up in heaven playing a game of Cribbage with her parents or Canasta with her devoted friend, Jackie Merrell. Nancy will be missed by many!
There will be a Celebration of Life for Nancy sometime in April.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 17, 2019.
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So very sorry that Heaven needed Nancy at this time. My thoughts and Prayers for Mike and the family. I first met Nancy when our boys were playing baseball at Alcoa L.L. she was always the first one to offer her help when needed. Nancy was a woman with a big heart for kids and she always had a kind word for everyone. RIP my old friend you will be missed but never forgotten.
Rhonda Borisch

April 1, 2019

Holding prayers for all of the family who loved Nancy so much. She was such a great person and with her love of family - she was always so warm and friendly during all the years that I have known her. I think the first time I met her was at Walnut Grove when our sons were in cub scouts together and we worked together in the Vancouver School Dist many years. I could go on and on about what a great person she was but I would be remiss if I did not say that I am going to miss her. I want to thank the boys and Mike and Nancy's entire family that I was grateful for having known such a loving lady. Also, thank someone who set up her group on fb that allowed us a few moments to send messages during her last days. I hope that Nancy knew how much she was loved. Friends leave us, but we do have memories to help us along our journey. Be well .

Julie Bell

March 25, 2019

You will be missed always,
Gail Whitleyo

March 23, 2019

There's some lucky kids in heaven right now, that's what so know. I was so blessed to have had u as my aunt. I love u Aunt Nancy! ❤

Heather Amaya

March 23, 2019

We are thinking of your entire family during this difficult time. Nancy will be remembered for her kind personality, caring gestures, and her friendship to all. Condolences from the Berry family.

Janice & Wayne Berry

March 22, 2019

There is no one in this world like your mother. She was kind and loving. She loved all of you so much and I'm so sorry to see all of you go this sadness. Please know our thoughts and prayers will be with you always. Love, Sam and Linda Barker

March 22, 2019

Our deepest condolences go out to your family. Nancy was a very special lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. I've known Nancy since we were in elementary school. She has always been a special friend. Roger (Colleen) Allbee

March 20, 2019

Mike, John, Ken and families: I don't have words to say how very sorry I am for your loss. I have so many great memories of Nancy from growing up with John. I can't think of my days at Walnut Grove without recalling how she promised me every year that she wouldn't tell John how much I weighed, and until it could no longer be avoided, she'd pinch her finger and thumb together to demonstrate how close we were in height. In adulthood, there has rarely a bazaar season that my mom and I didn't run into her somewhere. For years I'd drive by the warehouse and see Nancy out around lunchtime, gathered with a friend or two, usually laughing. Her sense of humor has been mentioned, along with her kindness, and both are certainly great descriptors of her. I'd also include safe and loving. Of her greatest accomplishments, she would say it was you guys. She was so proud of you (and of course that includes her grandkids), and whenever she talked about any of you, her eyes lit up and her smile didn't end. I wish you comfort in your memories and in knowing that with time, they may come with fewer tears. With Love, Marci

Marci

March 18, 2019

Such a sweet lady. She will be greatly missed. Hugs to Mike and all the family. From Cindy Janssen, fellow Eagle.

Cindy Janssen Quigley

March 18, 2019

Nancy was a funny, kind, and loving person who made our world a better place. She will be missed and remembered.

March 17, 2019

What a very special person and friend. Watching and listening to her wit and sense of humor will always be treasured. Love to Mike and the boys and their families.

Carol Macy

March 17, 2019

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