Nancy Lee (Patalon) Maynard, after bravely fighting both ovarian cancer and multiple sclerosis, died peacefully Wednesday December 19, 2018 in Laramie, WY and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her husband, David, of 53 years, daughter Cyndi and Pastor DeBowey were by her side at Hospice Home of Laramie. She was born August 6, 1944 in Erie, PA to Anthony and Mary Patalon.
Survived by her husband, David, married February 20, 1965 University Park, PA; daughters Kimberly Simpson (Cleveland) of Raleigh NC, and Cyndi Martin, Laramie, WY; grandchildren Casimir Simpson (Tika), Cynita Lew (Chris), Khari and Kolina Simpson all of Raleigh; Clifford, Alison and Sarah Martin of Laramie; her sister Carol Henderson of North East PA and several nieces and nephews.
Nancy graduated from Harbor Creek High School, class of 1962, earned dual bachelor degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology from Trenton State College in 1991.
Taught GED classes in Trenton NJ. Taught elementary education in Trenton, England and at a Lutheran school in Phoenix AZ. Instrumental in starting the pre-school at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Lambertville NJ where she taught for several years until being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She also started and taught an after school program for African immigrants at Bethany Lutheran Church, Ewing NJ.
She and her husband were members of Missouri Synod Lutheran churches wherever they lived – Laramie WY – Zion Lutheran; North East PA – St. Paul’s; Nassau Bay TX – founding members of Gloria Dei; Bozeman MT – First Lutheran; Lambertville NJ- St. Peter; Clayton NC – Holy Cross.
She was active in every church: Sunday school teacher, youth group councilor, Bible study coordinator, women’s ministry, altar guild and many community services led from the church.
She was a firm believer in Jesus Christ as her savior and thru her faith in him, knew her soul would rise to the bosom of Abraham and be with her Triune God – three in one – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit until the Resurrection when her soul will be reunited with a perfect body without blemish or disease.
Friends may call at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, 2133 Rainbow Ave, Laramie WY 82070 on Friday December 29, 2-4 and 6-8 pm and are invited to attend the funeral service Saturday December 30 at Zion Lutheran Church, 406 S 19th St, Laramie 82070 with visitation at 10 and service at 11 am.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to: Zion Lutheran church, or Reno Integrative Medical Center, 6110 Plumas St. # B, Reno, NV 89519, or St. Paul Lutheran church, 30 Clinton St., North East, PA 16428.
Interment will be in North East PA. Visitation at William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 S. Lake St, Friday January 18, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Internment at North East cemetery Saturday January 19, 2019 at 11 am.
To the Family, I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Losing my parent has been difficult for me. However, I found this scripture helpful. It is what Jesus said at John5:28,29: “28Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,29And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life;” Hopefully thinking about what these verses state can help your family during this time as it has for me.