Nancy Louise Thomas

Nancy Louise Justus was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, September 21, 1934, to Ernest M. Justus and Hester Engle. Her early years were spent in the Midwest. In 1947 the family moved to Portland where Nancy attended Alameda Grade School and Grant High School. She spent four happy years at Oregon State College where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. After a brief stint in San Francisco, Nancy returned to Portland and began a career of 38 years as administrative assistant to the managing attorney in the Georgia Pacific legal department. Her colleagues there loved and respected her and enjoyed her wonderful sense of humor. On May 12, 1962, Nancy married Neil Arden Thomas and the couple settled in Milwaukie. They loved sports, especially Oregon State football and basketball. For years they were season ticket holders for Oregon State home football games. They maintained longstanding relationships with many friends. Nancy had a variety of interests. She enjoyed gardening, boating and loved dogs, especially corgis. She also loved classical music and frequently attended Portland Symphony concerts. In the early 1990's she was a member of the OSU Alumni Association Board. She was also a volunteer model at Albertina's Restaurant. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, parents and her brother, Richard M. Justus. She is survived by nieces, Peggy Justus Rogstad, Joanna Justus Hines, Karen Justus Manuel and nephew, Tom Justus. Contributions in her memory may be given to the OSU Foundation in support of the College of Business, 850 SW 35th Street, Corvallis, OR, 97333 or Moreland Presbyterian Church, 1814 SE Bybee Blvd. Portland, OR 97202. A celebration of Nancy's life is being planned for August.