Nancy Odion

Nancy Jean Odion, aka Mrs. Pink, made her transition on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 with the support and in the presence of her family.

She was born on Dec. 10, 1926. She grew up in Huntington Beach, Calif. She studied physical education at USC, where she met her husband Earl.

Earl brought Nancy back to his hometown of Seattle, where they started their family. She was a devoted mother and wife. Earl and Nancy were married for 57 years. Earl made his transition in 2009.

After raising her sons, she turned her attention to the community. She was the last surviving member of the original North West Hospital Women’s Auxiliary Guild. She gave more than 10,000 hours of service in various capacities at the hospital. Nancy was known for her sense of humor, and her generous and kind heart.

Nancy is survived by her two sons and two daughters Byron, Raven, Felix and Gloria Odion, as well as her grandchildren Kyle and Jessica Odion and their son Wyatt, Zackery and Erika Odion and their children Ava Marie and Haakon.

A memorial is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 at Careage of Whidbey, 311 North West Third St., Coupeville. For details, call 321-6660.