BOMBER MEMORIAL

NANCY DORIS DANA FOREMAN ~ Class of 1976
October 19, 1957 - November 10, 2014

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Nancy, 57, passed away November 18, 2014, surrounded by loving and devoted family and friends after a long illness.

Nancy was born in Klamath Falls, OR on October 19, 1957. After several moves her family finally settled in Richland in 1963. She was a graduate of Richland's Columbia High School (class of 1976) and later attended Columbia Basin Community College studying to be a nurse. At that time she was working at Kadlec Medical Center in the Central Supply Unit.

In March of 1981 Nancy made the decision to start working at the Hanford Site, as a Nuclear Process Operator. On her first day of work she met (and later married) her husband, Bob. They started training and working together as good friends, but soon realized it was meant to be much more. They were married the following year in March of 1982. Nancy's first five years were spent with Rockwell at the 234-5 Z Plant (PFP), until she took time off work when our son, Nathaniel was born in 1986. Nancy remained off work until the fall of 1990, when she returned to her former position at PFP. In 1992 she took a short term break from work when daughter, Natalie was born. Nancy later took a position at the Tank Farms where she worked a variety of shifts and assignment until her declining health conditions worsened during these past few years.

Nancy loved spending time with her family and friends. Her quick wit made every gathering fun and filled with laughter. She always made you smile and feel good about yourself. Her greatest joy in recent years has been spending time with her grandsons. They were Bob and Nancy's pride and joy. They relished every minute they spent with them.

Her very generous heart and love for animals led to the rescue of numerous cats and she provided a caring home for them. Nancy had a natural talent for creating the most beautiful porcelain dolls. They are treasured by all who were fortunate to receive one.

She is preceded in death by her father, George W. Dana, Sr. and her brother George, Jr. ('70). and her brother-in-law, John A. Goodhope.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; son, Nathaniel Foreman (Sarah); daughter, Natalie Hoefer (Josh); Mother, Doris P. Dana; siblings Julia Dana Goodhope ('74), Carol Ghaffari (Joe) and Bob ('71) Dana (Amanda); 2 grandsons, Cameron and Breydon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The rosary will be held at Einan's at Sunset Chapel on April 10, 2015. A Christian Memorial service honoring Nancy’s precious life will be held on April 11, 2015, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1111 Stevens Drive, Richland. Immediately following the Mass there will be a reception at the church. Her inurnment will be at 2pm at Sunset Gardens, 915 By Pass Highway, Richland. Following the inurnment all friends and family are invited to the celebration to remember Nancy at the Knights of Columbus, 2500 Chester St., Richland from 3pm to 6pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to the charity of your choice.

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