Nancy Makin
1947 - 2017
Nancy Makin, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on April 27, 2017. She is the daughter of Ernest LeRoy and LaVerle Neves Makin. Born on March 19, 1947, in the American Fork Hospital, she lived most of her life in Pleasant Grove.
After high school, Nancy attended Southern Utah University where she graduated with a BS degree in Elementary Education and Instructional Media. During both high school and college, she enjoyed actively participating in Drama; starring in plays and painting scenery.
Fondly known as “Teacher Nancy”, she was a gifted teacher. She loved children. The students she taught and tutored ranged in age from pre-school to Jr. High. Her unique style of teaching was high energy, expressive and interactive. She taught many students how to read using a phonics based reading program she developed. She also liked to teach with objects. Clever sayings or concepts were taught with each object. Nancy truly believed the more senses used, the greater the learning. During her lessons she made sure every student knew how important, smart and valued they were.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life, Nancy avidly taught and reinforced gospel principles. She served a mission for the Church in Alberta-Saskatchewan, Canada, serving the Native American people. After her mission, she served in various callings. However, she served many, many years in Primary.
Nancy had a generous and giving heart. Visitors would never leave her home without something in their hands; a treat or small toy with a meaningful thought. Children at church would search for Nancy to receive a fun “teaching trinket" from her bag. When working in a sandwich shop near the Grand Canyon, she wished the owners would allow her to put more meat in sandwiches for the hungry tourists.
Nancy is survived by her brothers: Arden (Lyda) Makin, Carl (Tamera) Makin; and sister, Ardith (Lawrence) Higley; many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gray. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mount Mahogany Stake Center
Arrangements: Anderson & Sons Mortuary
Interment: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Anderson & Sons Mortuary | May 2017
1947 - 2017
Nancy Makin, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on April 27, 2017. She is the daughter of Ernest LeRoy and LaVerle Neves Makin. Born on March 19, 1947, in the American Fork Hospital, she lived most of her life in Pleasant Grove.
After high school, Nancy attended Southern Utah University where she graduated with a BS degree in Elementary Education and Instructional Media. During both high school and college, she enjoyed actively participating in Drama; starring in plays and painting scenery.
Fondly known as “Teacher Nancy”, she was a gifted teacher. She loved children. The students she taught and tutored ranged in age from pre-school to Jr. High. Her unique style of teaching was high energy, expressive and interactive. She taught many students how to read using a phonics based reading program she developed. She also liked to teach with objects. Clever sayings or concepts were taught with each object. Nancy truly believed the more senses used, the greater the learning. During her lessons she made sure every student knew how important, smart and valued they were.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life, Nancy avidly taught and reinforced gospel principles. She served a mission for the Church in Alberta-Saskatchewan, Canada, serving the Native American people. After her mission, she served in various callings. However, she served many, many years in Primary.
Nancy had a generous and giving heart. Visitors would never leave her home without something in their hands; a treat or small toy with a meaningful thought. Children at church would search for Nancy to receive a fun “teaching trinket" from her bag. When working in a sandwich shop near the Grand Canyon, she wished the owners would allow her to put more meat in sandwiches for the hungry tourists.
Nancy is survived by her brothers: Arden (Lyda) Makin, Carl (Tamera) Makin; and sister, Ardith (Lawrence) Higley; many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gray. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mount Mahogany Stake Center
Arrangements: Anderson & Sons Mortuary
Interment: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Anderson & Sons Mortuary | May 2017
Nancy Makin
1947 - 2017
Nancy Makin, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on April 27, 2017. She is the daughter of Ernest LeRoy and LaVerle Neves Makin. Born on March 19, 1947, in the American Fork Hospital, she lived most of her life in Pleasant Grove.
After high school, Nancy attended Southern Utah University where she graduated with a BS degree in Elementary Education and Instructional Media. During both high school and college, she enjoyed actively participating in Drama; starring in plays and painting scenery.
Fondly known as “Teacher Nancy”, she was a gifted teacher. She loved children. The students she taught and tutored ranged in age from pre-school to Jr. High. Her unique style of teaching was high energy, expressive and interactive. She taught many students how to read using a phonics based reading program she developed. She also liked to teach with objects. Clever sayings or concepts were taught with each object. Nancy truly believed the more senses used, the greater the learning. During her lessons she made sure every student knew how important, smart and valued they were.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life, Nancy avidly taught and reinforced gospel principles. She served a mission for the Church in Alberta-Saskatchewan, Canada, serving the Native American people. After her mission, she served in various callings. However, she served many, many years in Primary.
Nancy had a generous and giving heart. Visitors would never leave her home without something in their hands; a treat or small toy with a meaningful thought. Children at church would search for Nancy to receive a fun “teaching trinket" from her bag. When working in a sandwich shop near the Grand Canyon, she wished the owners would allow her to put more meat in sandwiches for the hungry tourists.
Nancy is survived by her brothers: Arden (Lyda) Makin, Carl (Tamera) Makin; and sister, Ardith (Lawrence) Higley; many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gray. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mount Mahogany Stake Center
Arrangements: Anderson & Sons Mortuary
Interment: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Anderson & Sons Mortuary | May 2017
1947 - 2017
Nancy Makin, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on April 27, 2017. She is the daughter of Ernest LeRoy and LaVerle Neves Makin. Born on March 19, 1947, in the American Fork Hospital, she lived most of her life in Pleasant Grove.
After high school, Nancy attended Southern Utah University where she graduated with a BS degree in Elementary Education and Instructional Media. During both high school and college, she enjoyed actively participating in Drama; starring in plays and painting scenery.
Fondly known as “Teacher Nancy”, she was a gifted teacher. She loved children. The students she taught and tutored ranged in age from pre-school to Jr. High. Her unique style of teaching was high energy, expressive and interactive. She taught many students how to read using a phonics based reading program she developed. She also liked to teach with objects. Clever sayings or concepts were taught with each object. Nancy truly believed the more senses used, the greater the learning. During her lessons she made sure every student knew how important, smart and valued they were.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life, Nancy avidly taught and reinforced gospel principles. She served a mission for the Church in Alberta-Saskatchewan, Canada, serving the Native American people. After her mission, she served in various callings. However, she served many, many years in Primary.
Nancy had a generous and giving heart. Visitors would never leave her home without something in their hands; a treat or small toy with a meaningful thought. Children at church would search for Nancy to receive a fun “teaching trinket" from her bag. When working in a sandwich shop near the Grand Canyon, she wished the owners would allow her to put more meat in sandwiches for the hungry tourists.
Nancy is survived by her brothers: Arden (Lyda) Makin, Carl (Tamera) Makin; and sister, Ardith (Lawrence) Higley; many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gray. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mount Mahogany Stake Center
Arrangements: Anderson & Sons Mortuary
Interment: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Anderson & Sons Mortuary | May 2017
Inscription
"SAY YOUR VOWEL SOUNDS" - TEACHER NANCY
"BY THEIR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM"
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
