Nancy Howe Welch

Devoted wife, mother, and businesswoman Nancy Howe Welch of Fullerton, California slipped peacefully into eternity on Tuesday morning, February 27th, 2024. She was 95. Mrs. Welch leaves behind a legacy of grace, determination, and service, always ready to lend a hand to help those around her. Mrs. Welch was born on August 20th, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Lillian Augusta Howe and Austin Alonzo Howe. Mrs. Welch graduated from Southeastern High School in Detroit in 1946, and from Wayne State University in 1951 with a degree in business. She began her career working in personnel for the Jam Handy Organization, which specialized in creating industrial filmstrips and audio-visual aids. During those early years, she often took her mother to New York to see the latest Broadway musicals. In November of 1954, Mrs. Welch caught the eye of Lester L. Welch; they were married six months later on May 7, 1955. The couple celebrated 62 years of marriage in 2017, before Mr. Welch passed away at age 96. During the 1960s, Mrs. Welch invested herself fully in raising their three children. She led by example in her commitment to faith, education, and service, including volunteer work for the PTA, Ebell Club, and the Girl Scouts. She was a member of Morningside Presbyterian Church of Fullerton, California, and later the Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, California. She resumed her career when Mr. Welch opened his CPA practice in the late 70s, serving as his office manager. Mrs. Welch later joined the Financial Valuation Group in Los Angeles, commuting and working there until she turned 80. Mrs. Welch is survived by her daughter Wendy Gordon and husband David of Rockport, Maine; her son David Welch of Fullerton, California; her daughter Susan Slanina and husband John of Trophy Club, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren Cameron Slanina and wife Brittney of Keller, Texas; Corynn Slanina, of Dallas, Texas; Megan Merrifield and husband Eben of Hope, Maine; Dylan Gordon of Rockport, Maine; and her great-grandchildren Oliver Slanina and Finn Slanina of Keller, Texas. Mrs. Welch is predeceased by her husband, Lester L. Welch, and her brother, William A. Howe. The celebration of her life will be held Saturday, March 16th, 2:00 p.m., at the Memory Garden Chapel; 455 W Central Avenue in Brea, California. In remembrance of Mrs. Welch, any charitable donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Mrs. Welch enjoyed so much in life: her family and friends, helping others, her roses, sailing, traveling, sewing, card games, musicals, and making music. She was greatly loved and will continue to live on in the hearts of the many whose lives she touched.

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Nancy Howe Welch

August 20, 1928 - February 27, 2024