Bobbie Jean Nunn
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Sep. 16, 1924
Departed on Aug. 24, 2007 and resided in Portland, OR.
Visitation: Private
Funeral Service: Friday, Sep. 14, 2007
Memorial Service: Sunday, Sep. 16, 2007
Cemetery: Rose City Cemetery
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Bonner Nunn peacefully went home to her God on Aug. 24, 2007. She lived her beliefs of faith, courage, conviction, purpose and action. These values epitomized Mrs. Nunn. She was known as a woman who spoke the truth as daunting as it might have been.
Mrs. Nunn was born in Muskogee, Okla., on Sept. 16, 1924. Her father, Robert Bonner, died when she was 10 years old. Due to circumstances beyond her mother, Ophelia Crawford's, control Mrs. Nunn's aunts became her surrogate mother, especially her aunts, Hattie and Louise. Her children Jewell, Iris and Crawford became Mrs. Nunn's siblings. Because of her childhood, Mrs. Nunn believed that family is not determined by blood alone and brought many into her life.
Mrs. Nunn attended high school in Shawnee and Muskogee, Okla., and graduated at the age of 17. She attended Orval Price School in Taylor, Texas, named for her Uncle Orval.
Her early college years were spent at black colleges, Prairie View A & M and Tillotson. She received her master's degree from the University of Portland. She was active in school bands and played the saxophone. At a time when black women were chaperoned, Mrs. Nunn formed an all women jazz group that played in jazz and USO clubs throughout Texas. While touring she met her husband, .
Josiah marveled when the lady known as "Red" began to play and the crowd stood and cheered. Duke Ellington and Count Basic encouraged Mrs. Nunn to audition for their bands. Lt. Josiah Nunn was preparing to leave to flight in World War n when he asked Bobbie to marry him. She never played the sax again. The music of her life changed centering on her husband, children and community.
Mrs. Nunn was passionate her entire life fighting inequality and racism. Her personal mission was to inspire black women to know their "crown", to get an education, and to make a difference for them¬selves, their families and community.
Mrs. Nunn and her husband worked tirelessly for civil rights, their church and children. She was the one with fire and ice. He led with quiet conviction and heart.
In 1945, Mrs. Nunn became an involved and life¬time member of the NAACP She was a lifetime member of the African American Chamber of Commerce and chaired the Education Committee. She was also an active member of the Urban League.
Inspiration came to her in 1945 when her step¬father, Robert G. Ford, and Mrs. Stone became the first black teachers in Portland. In the 1950s when signs in downtown Portland read "White Trade Only" her family pastor, Father Stone, at St Phillip's Episcopal Church, impacted Mrs. Nunn who loved him for demonstrating the creator's heart to every¬one who attended his integrated congregation.
Redlining was Portland's form of segregation in dousing, insurance and investments. The Nunns refused to be quiet, sacrificing their professional careers as teachers in Portland Public Schools. They took risks; speaking out for civil rights and against injustice.
The Nunns were members of the Kappa's fraternity and sorority for nearly 40 years. They were strong proponents of education. Mrs. Nunn was also a member of the Portland chapter of "Links".
The Nunns led distinguished careers as educators and inspired their son, Joe, to follow in their footsteps. The family served over 127 combined years in Portland Public Schools educating and mentoring thousands of children.
Mrs. Nunn was one of the first teachers to create a science curriculum for urban children through the Ford Foundation. She taught the program and encouraged other teaching professionals to stress science and math skills particularly for inner-city youth.
As a director of personnel for Portland Public Schools, Mrs. Nunn was an advocate to advance women and people of color to principalships. She and her stepfather supported young women and encouraged them to achieve in numerous arenas, including participating in Rose Festival and representing Portland as a Rose Festival princess. Mrs. Nunn mentored people of color to pursue political careers including Margaret Carter, Avel Gordly and Charles Jordan.
Mrs. Nunn worked with Dr. John McAnulty who was instrumental in helping her found the Marie Smith Alzheimer's Center.
Additionally, Mrs. Nunn was active in her church serving as deacon and junior warden. You could find her on Saturdays working in the kitchen to serve meals to the needy even through her senior years,
Ms. Nunn received many awards, but was most proud to be recognized as the City Woman of the Year through the March of Dimes and received the "White Rose" award. This year her adopted daughter, Lorainne Hood-Jack, continued the family honor as she received the "White Rose" award.
Ms. Nunn was preceded in death by her husband, Josiah, and daughter, Darla Louise. She is survived by her son, Joe and daughter-in-law, Jan; her grandchildren, Trudy, Patch, and Trenton Strickland, Trenton's wife, Tina; and great-grand¬sons, Tyler and Travis.
A special thanks to Doctors Goldberg and McAnulty and their staff. Also to her adopted son, Roy Jay, and his wife, Cynthia Hamilton; Georgetta Martello; and special and dear friends, Myrtle Carr, Bernice Bell and Pastor Alcena Boozer.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 120 N.E. Knott, at 11 am. Friday, Sept 14. A city-wide memorial service will be held at Highland Community Church, 7600 N. E. Glisan, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept 16. Contributions can be made to the African-American Chamber of Commerce, the MIKE Program, or the Nunn Family Scholarship Program at Portland Opportunities Industrial School (POIC), which Josiah Nunn helped found.
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Sep. 16, 1924
Departed on Aug. 24, 2007 and resided in Portland, OR.
Visitation: Private
Funeral Service: Friday, Sep. 14, 2007
Memorial Service: Sunday, Sep. 16, 2007
Cemetery: Rose City Cemetery
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Bonner Nunn peacefully went home to her God on Aug. 24, 2007. She lived her beliefs of faith, courage, conviction, purpose and action. These values epitomized Mrs. Nunn. She was known as a woman who spoke the truth as daunting as it might have been.
Mrs. Nunn was born in Muskogee, Okla., on Sept. 16, 1924. Her father, Robert Bonner, died when she was 10 years old. Due to circumstances beyond her mother, Ophelia Crawford's, control Mrs. Nunn's aunts became her surrogate mother, especially her aunts, Hattie and Louise. Her children Jewell, Iris and Crawford became Mrs. Nunn's siblings. Because of her childhood, Mrs. Nunn believed that family is not determined by blood alone and brought many into her life.
Mrs. Nunn attended high school in Shawnee and Muskogee, Okla., and graduated at the age of 17. She attended Orval Price School in Taylor, Texas, named for her Uncle Orval.
Her early college years were spent at black colleges, Prairie View A & M and Tillotson. She received her master's degree from the University of Portland. She was active in school bands and played the saxophone. At a time when black women were chaperoned, Mrs. Nunn formed an all women jazz group that played in jazz and USO clubs throughout Texas. While touring she met her husband, .
Josiah marveled when the lady known as "Red" began to play and the crowd stood and cheered. Duke Ellington and Count Basic encouraged Mrs. Nunn to audition for their bands. Lt. Josiah Nunn was preparing to leave to flight in World War n when he asked Bobbie to marry him. She never played the sax again. The music of her life changed centering on her husband, children and community.
Mrs. Nunn was passionate her entire life fighting inequality and racism. Her personal mission was to inspire black women to know their "crown", to get an education, and to make a difference for them¬selves, their families and community.
Mrs. Nunn and her husband worked tirelessly for civil rights, their church and children. She was the one with fire and ice. He led with quiet conviction and heart.
In 1945, Mrs. Nunn became an involved and life¬time member of the NAACP She was a lifetime member of the African American Chamber of Commerce and chaired the Education Committee. She was also an active member of the Urban League.
Inspiration came to her in 1945 when her step¬father, Robert G. Ford, and Mrs. Stone became the first black teachers in Portland. In the 1950s when signs in downtown Portland read "White Trade Only" her family pastor, Father Stone, at St Phillip's Episcopal Church, impacted Mrs. Nunn who loved him for demonstrating the creator's heart to every¬one who attended his integrated congregation.
Redlining was Portland's form of segregation in dousing, insurance and investments. The Nunns refused to be quiet, sacrificing their professional careers as teachers in Portland Public Schools. They took risks; speaking out for civil rights and against injustice.
The Nunns were members of the Kappa's fraternity and sorority for nearly 40 years. They were strong proponents of education. Mrs. Nunn was also a member of the Portland chapter of "Links".
The Nunns led distinguished careers as educators and inspired their son, Joe, to follow in their footsteps. The family served over 127 combined years in Portland Public Schools educating and mentoring thousands of children.
Mrs. Nunn was one of the first teachers to create a science curriculum for urban children through the Ford Foundation. She taught the program and encouraged other teaching professionals to stress science and math skills particularly for inner-city youth.
As a director of personnel for Portland Public Schools, Mrs. Nunn was an advocate to advance women and people of color to principalships. She and her stepfather supported young women and encouraged them to achieve in numerous arenas, including participating in Rose Festival and representing Portland as a Rose Festival princess. Mrs. Nunn mentored people of color to pursue political careers including Margaret Carter, Avel Gordly and Charles Jordan.
Mrs. Nunn worked with Dr. John McAnulty who was instrumental in helping her found the Marie Smith Alzheimer's Center.
Additionally, Mrs. Nunn was active in her church serving as deacon and junior warden. You could find her on Saturdays working in the kitchen to serve meals to the needy even through her senior years,
Ms. Nunn received many awards, but was most proud to be recognized as the City Woman of the Year through the March of Dimes and received the "White Rose" award. This year her adopted daughter, Lorainne Hood-Jack, continued the family honor as she received the "White Rose" award.
Ms. Nunn was preceded in death by her husband, Josiah, and daughter, Darla Louise. She is survived by her son, Joe and daughter-in-law, Jan; her grandchildren, Trudy, Patch, and Trenton Strickland, Trenton's wife, Tina; and great-grand¬sons, Tyler and Travis.
A special thanks to Doctors Goldberg and McAnulty and their staff. Also to her adopted son, Roy Jay, and his wife, Cynthia Hamilton; Georgetta Martello; and special and dear friends, Myrtle Carr, Bernice Bell and Pastor Alcena Boozer.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 120 N.E. Knott, at 11 am. Friday, Sept 14. A city-wide memorial service will be held at Highland Community Church, 7600 N. E. Glisan, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept 16. Contributions can be made to the African-American Chamber of Commerce, the MIKE Program, or the Nunn Family Scholarship Program at Portland Opportunities Industrial School (POIC), which Josiah Nunn helped found.
Bobbie Jean Nunn
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Sep. 16, 1924
Departed on Aug. 24, 2007 and resided in Portland, OR.
Visitation: Private
Funeral Service: Friday, Sep. 14, 2007
Memorial Service: Sunday, Sep. 16, 2007
Cemetery: Rose City Cemetery
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Bonner Nunn peacefully went home to her God on Aug. 24, 2007. She lived her beliefs of faith, courage, conviction, purpose and action. These values epitomized Mrs. Nunn. She was known as a woman who spoke the truth as daunting as it might have been.
Mrs. Nunn was born in Muskogee, Okla., on Sept. 16, 1924. Her father, Robert Bonner, died when she was 10 years old. Due to circumstances beyond her mother, Ophelia Crawford's, control Mrs. Nunn's aunts became her surrogate mother, especially her aunts, Hattie and Louise. Her children Jewell, Iris and Crawford became Mrs. Nunn's siblings. Because of her childhood, Mrs. Nunn believed that family is not determined by blood alone and brought many into her life.
Mrs. Nunn attended high school in Shawnee and Muskogee, Okla., and graduated at the age of 17. She attended Orval Price School in Taylor, Texas, named for her Uncle Orval.
Her early college years were spent at black colleges, Prairie View A & M and Tillotson. She received her master's degree from the University of Portland. She was active in school bands and played the saxophone. At a time when black women were chaperoned, Mrs. Nunn formed an all women jazz group that played in jazz and USO clubs throughout Texas. While touring she met her husband, .
Josiah marveled when the lady known as "Red" began to play and the crowd stood and cheered. Duke Ellington and Count Basic encouraged Mrs. Nunn to audition for their bands. Lt. Josiah Nunn was preparing to leave to flight in World War n when he asked Bobbie to marry him. She never played the sax again. The music of her life changed centering on her husband, children and community.
Mrs. Nunn was passionate her entire life fighting inequality and racism. Her personal mission was to inspire black women to know their "crown", to get an education, and to make a difference for them¬selves, their families and community.
Mrs. Nunn and her husband worked tirelessly for civil rights, their church and children. She was the one with fire and ice. He led with quiet conviction and heart.
In 1945, Mrs. Nunn became an involved and life¬time member of the NAACP She was a lifetime member of the African American Chamber of Commerce and chaired the Education Committee. She was also an active member of the Urban League.
Inspiration came to her in 1945 when her step¬father, Robert G. Ford, and Mrs. Stone became the first black teachers in Portland. In the 1950s when signs in downtown Portland read "White Trade Only" her family pastor, Father Stone, at St Phillip's Episcopal Church, impacted Mrs. Nunn who loved him for demonstrating the creator's heart to every¬one who attended his integrated congregation.
Redlining was Portland's form of segregation in dousing, insurance and investments. The Nunns refused to be quiet, sacrificing their professional careers as teachers in Portland Public Schools. They took risks; speaking out for civil rights and against injustice.
The Nunns were members of the Kappa's fraternity and sorority for nearly 40 years. They were strong proponents of education. Mrs. Nunn was also a member of the Portland chapter of "Links".
The Nunns led distinguished careers as educators and inspired their son, Joe, to follow in their footsteps. The family served over 127 combined years in Portland Public Schools educating and mentoring thousands of children.
Mrs. Nunn was one of the first teachers to create a science curriculum for urban children through the Ford Foundation. She taught the program and encouraged other teaching professionals to stress science and math skills particularly for inner-city youth.
As a director of personnel for Portland Public Schools, Mrs. Nunn was an advocate to advance women and people of color to principalships. She and her stepfather supported young women and encouraged them to achieve in numerous arenas, including participating in Rose Festival and representing Portland as a Rose Festival princess. Mrs. Nunn mentored people of color to pursue political careers including Margaret Carter, Avel Gordly and Charles Jordan.
Mrs. Nunn worked with Dr. John McAnulty who was instrumental in helping her found the Marie Smith Alzheimer's Center.
Additionally, Mrs. Nunn was active in her church serving as deacon and junior warden. You could find her on Saturdays working in the kitchen to serve meals to the needy even through her senior years,
Ms. Nunn received many awards, but was most proud to be recognized as the City Woman of the Year through the March of Dimes and received the "White Rose" award. This year her adopted daughter, Lorainne Hood-Jack, continued the family honor as she received the "White Rose" award.
Ms. Nunn was preceded in death by her husband, Josiah, and daughter, Darla Louise. She is survived by her son, Joe and daughter-in-law, Jan; her grandchildren, Trudy, Patch, and Trenton Strickland, Trenton's wife, Tina; and great-grand¬sons, Tyler and Travis.
A special thanks to Doctors Goldberg and McAnulty and their staff. Also to her adopted son, Roy Jay, and his wife, Cynthia Hamilton; Georgetta Martello; and special and dear friends, Myrtle Carr, Bernice Bell and Pastor Alcena Boozer.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 120 N.E. Knott, at 11 am. Friday, Sept 14. A city-wide memorial service will be held at Highland Community Church, 7600 N. E. Glisan, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept 16. Contributions can be made to the African-American Chamber of Commerce, the MIKE Program, or the Nunn Family Scholarship Program at Portland Opportunities Industrial School (POIC), which Josiah Nunn helped found.
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Sep. 16, 1924
Departed on Aug. 24, 2007 and resided in Portland, OR.
Visitation: Private
Funeral Service: Friday, Sep. 14, 2007
Memorial Service: Sunday, Sep. 16, 2007
Cemetery: Rose City Cemetery
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Bonner Nunn peacefully went home to her God on Aug. 24, 2007. She lived her beliefs of faith, courage, conviction, purpose and action. These values epitomized Mrs. Nunn. She was known as a woman who spoke the truth as daunting as it might have been.
Mrs. Nunn was born in Muskogee, Okla., on Sept. 16, 1924. Her father, Robert Bonner, died when she was 10 years old. Due to circumstances beyond her mother, Ophelia Crawford's, control Mrs. Nunn's aunts became her surrogate mother, especially her aunts, Hattie and Louise. Her children Jewell, Iris and Crawford became Mrs. Nunn's siblings. Because of her childhood, Mrs. Nunn believed that family is not determined by blood alone and brought many into her life.
Mrs. Nunn attended high school in Shawnee and Muskogee, Okla., and graduated at the age of 17. She attended Orval Price School in Taylor, Texas, named for her Uncle Orval.
Her early college years were spent at black colleges, Prairie View A & M and Tillotson. She received her master's degree from the University of Portland. She was active in school bands and played the saxophone. At a time when black women were chaperoned, Mrs. Nunn formed an all women jazz group that played in jazz and USO clubs throughout Texas. While touring she met her husband, .
Josiah marveled when the lady known as "Red" began to play and the crowd stood and cheered. Duke Ellington and Count Basic encouraged Mrs. Nunn to audition for their bands. Lt. Josiah Nunn was preparing to leave to flight in World War n when he asked Bobbie to marry him. She never played the sax again. The music of her life changed centering on her husband, children and community.
Mrs. Nunn was passionate her entire life fighting inequality and racism. Her personal mission was to inspire black women to know their "crown", to get an education, and to make a difference for them¬selves, their families and community.
Mrs. Nunn and her husband worked tirelessly for civil rights, their church and children. She was the one with fire and ice. He led with quiet conviction and heart.
In 1945, Mrs. Nunn became an involved and life¬time member of the NAACP She was a lifetime member of the African American Chamber of Commerce and chaired the Education Committee. She was also an active member of the Urban League.
Inspiration came to her in 1945 when her step¬father, Robert G. Ford, and Mrs. Stone became the first black teachers in Portland. In the 1950s when signs in downtown Portland read "White Trade Only" her family pastor, Father Stone, at St Phillip's Episcopal Church, impacted Mrs. Nunn who loved him for demonstrating the creator's heart to every¬one who attended his integrated congregation.
Redlining was Portland's form of segregation in dousing, insurance and investments. The Nunns refused to be quiet, sacrificing their professional careers as teachers in Portland Public Schools. They took risks; speaking out for civil rights and against injustice.
The Nunns were members of the Kappa's fraternity and sorority for nearly 40 years. They were strong proponents of education. Mrs. Nunn was also a member of the Portland chapter of "Links".
The Nunns led distinguished careers as educators and inspired their son, Joe, to follow in their footsteps. The family served over 127 combined years in Portland Public Schools educating and mentoring thousands of children.
Mrs. Nunn was one of the first teachers to create a science curriculum for urban children through the Ford Foundation. She taught the program and encouraged other teaching professionals to stress science and math skills particularly for inner-city youth.
As a director of personnel for Portland Public Schools, Mrs. Nunn was an advocate to advance women and people of color to principalships. She and her stepfather supported young women and encouraged them to achieve in numerous arenas, including participating in Rose Festival and representing Portland as a Rose Festival princess. Mrs. Nunn mentored people of color to pursue political careers including Margaret Carter, Avel Gordly and Charles Jordan.
Mrs. Nunn worked with Dr. John McAnulty who was instrumental in helping her found the Marie Smith Alzheimer's Center.
Additionally, Mrs. Nunn was active in her church serving as deacon and junior warden. You could find her on Saturdays working in the kitchen to serve meals to the needy even through her senior years,
Ms. Nunn received many awards, but was most proud to be recognized as the City Woman of the Year through the March of Dimes and received the "White Rose" award. This year her adopted daughter, Lorainne Hood-Jack, continued the family honor as she received the "White Rose" award.
Ms. Nunn was preceded in death by her husband, Josiah, and daughter, Darla Louise. She is survived by her son, Joe and daughter-in-law, Jan; her grandchildren, Trudy, Patch, and Trenton Strickland, Trenton's wife, Tina; and great-grand¬sons, Tyler and Travis.
A special thanks to Doctors Goldberg and McAnulty and their staff. Also to her adopted son, Roy Jay, and his wife, Cynthia Hamilton; Georgetta Martello; and special and dear friends, Myrtle Carr, Bernice Bell and Pastor Alcena Boozer.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 120 N.E. Knott, at 11 am. Friday, Sept 14. A city-wide memorial service will be held at Highland Community Church, 7600 N. E. Glisan, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept 16. Contributions can be made to the African-American Chamber of Commerce, the MIKE Program, or the Nunn Family Scholarship Program at Portland Opportunities Industrial School (POIC), which Josiah Nunn helped found.
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