Nancy Ruth Stair Stark

Nancy Ruth Stair Stark, age 84, of La Grande, died April 8, 2014 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26that 11am at Calvary Baptist Church, 707 Main in Cove, with a casual luncheon to follow. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Cove Library in care of Daniels~Knopp, Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Nancy was born on October 15, 1929, the daughter of Jere B. and Ruth (Grandstaff) Stair in Monrovia, California. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Redlands University and became an elementary teacher in California. On September 1, 1951 she married H. Bruce Stark in San Dimas. Their daughter Cathy was born September 14, 1952. Nancy supported Cathy as a Girl Scout Leader and in many other activities.


The family later moved to southern Oregon where she taught at Eagle Point Elementary until her retirement. She was active in the local home extension and enjoyed the country lifestyle of their home in Butte Falls. She was an avid gardener and birdwatcher which she continued to enjoy when they moved to Cove in 1995. She volunteered at the Cove Library until they moved into La Grande in 2012. She was a wonderful cook and made amazing pies.


Survivors include her husband, Bruce Stark of La Grande; grandchildren, Beth Koza of Cove and Robert Coleman of Redmond, Washington; four great grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Stark Coleman in 1999.

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