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Nancy Ann Messner
12/12/1941 — 09/15/2006
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Tuscon, Arizona
Nancy Ann Messner
Nancy Messner, 64, lost her courageous battle with cancer on September 15th. She was born December 12, 1941 to S. Raymond and Elsie Meade in Tucson, Arizona. Early on in her childhood, Nancy had a gift for drawing. She saved her allowance to pay for art classes in order to hone her artistic skills. The Meade family moved to Indiana for a few years, where Nancy would visit the Art Institute in Chicago nearly every weekend. She received a scholarship to the University of Denver where she majored in Education. While in Denver she met and married, Robert C. Messner M.D. The marriage was blessed with two sons, Douglas and Mark. The family moved in 1968 to Ellensburg, Washington. While residing in Ellensburg, Nancy received a Master of Arts from Central Washington University. In 1985 Nancy and Bob moved to Richland, Washington. While in Richland, she maintained her interest in the arts by volunteering at the Allied Arts Gallery, and submitted various pieces at shows across the Pacific Northwest.
Along with her passion for art, Nancy enjoyed quilt making. She joined the Tri-City Quilters Guild TCQG, where she acquired the latest skills in quilting. The TCQG also provided community service by donating quilts to hospitals, clinics and Habitat for Humanity. Members have donated their time and services to schools, charities and individuals in need. Nancy and Bob also shared a passion for traveling and photography. They were fortunate enough to combine these passions on a photographic safari to Kenya.
Her husband, Bob, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons Doug Messner Karen Caruso of Saint Charles, Illinois; Mark Messner Kristin of Ellensburg; grandchildren Bryce and Reagan Messner of Ellensburg. Her sister Beverly Miller of Tucson, Arizona, and extended family and friends also survive her here and elsewhere.
A celebration of her life will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church Richland at 10:30 Monday, September 18, 2006. In lieu of flowers, remembrances and donations may be made to the Benton-Franklin Humane Society, the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice & Counseling, or a charity of the donors choice.
When I moved here 6 years ago I soon became aware of Nancy’s many talents,wisdom and wit, and most of all her integrity not only in her art, but in her relationships. During our trip to Portland last year, we talked about how much Art Institute of Chicago had meant to each of us growing up and laughed sharing our cat stories. May peace, love and good memories be with her family.
When I moved here 6 years ago I soon became aware of Nancy’s many talents,wisdom and wit, and most of all her integrity not only in her art, but in her relationships. During our trip to Portland last year, we talked about how much Art Instute of Chicago had meant to each of us growing up and laughed sharing our cat stories. May peace, love and good memories be with her family.
You’ll be missed Nancy. Our trips were the best even if you discouraged my reading out loud. The remaining three will have to take a memorial trip and I promise to wax eloquently about the color green. My love to you!
She was so talented, so generous with her time, and so able to see the humor in life. She was a wonderful example to all of us on living each day to the fullest. Her encouragement helped me a lot with my photographic efforts.
Thoughtful, helpful, talented, productive Nancy was the best. She was my neighbor and friend. She thought of others to the end. We wanted to do more for her. “Take care” dear Nancy.
My deepest regards of sympathy to Nancy’s family and friends. I had only known Nancy a short time as a member of Allied Arts. She was a very talented artist, a dedicated,and hard-working member. She shall be missed by all us, and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sophie Calvey
In all the time Nancy was involved with Allied Arts, she was an inspiration and a helper to anyone who needed her. She served the organiation generously and selflessly. In her illness though, she was a greater inspiration by her desire to live life fully and to continue to look ahead. Even when she told me in the hospital that she “wasn’t going to win this one,” it was clear to me that she had in the most important way. Nancy will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Nancy Ann Messner