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Nancy Lee Walkup, 78

Nancy Walkup, a longtime resident of Priest River, passed away Dec. 29, 2016.

Nancy was born Sept. 5, 1938, in Guthrie County, Iowa, to Stanley and Opal Shaffer. She later moved to Orange, Calif., where she met Thomas Walkup in 1954, while he was in the Marines. Tom and Nancy were then married in 1955. They moved back to Coeur d’Alene in March 1957 and then moved to Priest River in 1969.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Michael Walkup and her brother, Marvin. She is survived by her beloved husband, Tom; daughter Chris (Tom) Broemeling of Clarkston, Wash.; son Ron (Lonnie) Walkup of Priest River; five grandkids, Becky, Chad, Anna, Steven and Dylan; and six great-grandkids, Jake, Cody, Gracie, Katelyn, Ben and Grady.

She enjoyed being outdoors, camping with family and gardening. She also loved putting together a good puzzle. She thoroughly enjoyed following all her grandkids and great-grandkids in all of their activities.

The Walkup family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the caregivers at Newport Community Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local food bank or animal shelter.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.