NANCY KING SOUR

Jan. 12, 1930 - Oct. 28, 2008

Nancy Sour lived her life with dignity and grace, never more so than during her recent final illness. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 54 years, Chip (Clifford) Sour, and their children, Jared (Christy Prediger), Jenny (Drew Lyon), and Chris (Mary). Nancy was the proud grandmother of Jordan, Allison (Ali Saad), Aaron, Sarah, Jessica, Madison, Lydia, and Sonya and delighted great-grandmother of Saja.

Nancy was born in St. Paul, Minn., and grew up in Grand Rapids, Minn. She graduated from the Ferry Hall School in Lake Forest, Ill., and Carleton College in Northfield, Minn.

Always an enthusiastic participant in community organizations, Nancy was active in the Madera Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Chapter CA of PEO; the Cactus Wren Needlepoint Guild; Carleton Alumni; and the National Society Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. She also volunteered in many activities at La Posada, including the Scholarship Committee, and at St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, especially the Altar Guild, which was very important to her.

There will be a service in celebration of Nancy’s vibrant life today, Friday, Oct. 31, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Francis’ Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, followed by a reception in the parish hall.

Contributions in honor of Nancy may be made to St. Francis’ Trust, care of St. Francis’ Church.