Nancy Rozetta Harlow's Obituary
Nancy Rozetta Harlow, 71, of St. Helens, Oregon passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2023. She was born May 2, 1952, in Whittier, California.
Nancy resided in Orange County until her family relocated to Deer Island when she was about 11 years old. She attended and graduated from St. Helens High School before going to cosmetology school and becoming a licensed professional hairstylist.
She also lived in St. Johns, Oregon, but later moved to El Cajon, California, Lakeside, California, and La Mesa, California. Nancy eventually moved back into the area starting in the Orchards Neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington, then moved and settled in St. Helens, Oregon.
Nancy loved to watch sappy movies, play games, and spend family time at home, a place she worked diligently to keep warm and welcoming. She attended church programs and enjoyed gardening (her favorite), cooking, and organizing. She was highly skilled in each task she performed. Nancy also volunteered at her church and Alcoholics Anonymous.
Nancy spent a fair amount of time travelling, whether it be by planes, cars, or cruise ships. Some of the places she visited include Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, and across the United States where she could enjoy the company of family and friends.
Nancy is survived by her husband, James Harlow; brothers Rick and Jeff Oliver; children James Jurkiewicz and Cynthia Crawford; stepchildren James Harlow and Jaclyn Harlow; grandchildren Jessica Espina, Katie Collins, Emily Crawford, Matthew Jurkiewicz, Ryan Crawford, Elijah Harlow, and Isaac Harlow; great-grandchildren Willy and Emilo Espina, and Elliana Crawford; in-laws Debbie and Andy Henson, Robin Oliver, and Monique Oliver; a host of very lovely nieces and nephews; and very loyal, loving friends.
Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Donna Oliver.
A memorial service will be held at the Columbia River Foursquare Church in St. Helens on November 18, 2023, at 11:00 am with a reception to follow. The church will also be livestreaming the service on their YouTube account at: https://www.youtube.com/@columbiariverfoursquarechu5858/streams.
Special thanks to Columbia Funeral Home here in St. Helens, Oregon.
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