Nadene Fox

GRANDVIEW, Nadene E. Fox age 92 passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Sunnyside Community Hospital with her children at her side. She was born October 6, 1923 to Joseph “Joe” and Esther (Hardy) Forgey at their home in Asotin, WA. Nadene attended school and graduated from Asotin High School class of 1941. She was very close all her life to her longtime friends, classmates and especially early childhood friends. Upon graduation Nadene entered Eastern Washington State College in Cheney for two years majoring in Fine Arts. Shortly after arriving at EWSC her heart was captured by Lawrence “Cub” Fox, whom she always referred to as “Fox”. Nadene and Fox were married on January 11, 1943 in Vancouver, WA. Following their marriage they made their home on the family farm in Mabton, WA. As a farmer’s wife she participated in its operations: keeping the books, tending the home, jointly raising two children, hoeing mint, cooking for harvest crews and other farm related task. However, she was quick to point out she hated the spring dust storms that deposited sand throughout the house to clean up. About the early years in Mabton she said “we had little to no money but always had FUN”: going to dances, playing cards with friends, drink coffee & visiting with friends who dropped by and attending the “ballgames” & sports activities of the children. Among her other activities she enjoyed: Eastern Star, the Bowling Team, long time School Board Member & President, work as Sales Clerk at J. C. Penny in Sunnyside for 13 years and various school functions with the children. In 1972 Nadene and Fox purchase a cattle ranch in Curlew, WA where they quickly gained many more lifelong friends. They thoroughly enjoyed their time, friends and ranching in Curlew until they retired in 1994 and moved to Grandview WA to be near their children, grandchildren and old friends. In the move to Grandview was when Nadene discovered the Seattle Mariners and became a passionate fan following their every move and rarely missing a game on television until her death. Though out their lives they kept in contact with the many friends they had made through the years. After her husband passed away, Nadene moved to Sun Terrace in Prosser where she made many friends again and living her until her passing away. Nadene is survived by daughter, Janis Newell of Grandview, and son Ron Fox and wife, Ardean of Grandview. Four grandchildren; Ryan Fox and with Gina Veloni of Snohomish, WA, and Andrea Fox and husband Paul Grundhoffer of Seattle, WA and Holli Matthew and husband Yeshua of Spokane, WA and Kevin Newell and wife Angelica of Benton City, 9 greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She is was preceded in death by Fox of 64 years of marriage in 2007, son-in-law Gale Newell, two brothers, Eugene and Lavern Forgey. Nadene, was preceded by: “Fox”, her husband of 64 years in 2007, Gale Newell, son-in-law, and brothers Levern Forgey & Eugene Forgey. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside Chapel, 531 S. 16th Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944 with reception to follow. A private family inurnment service will be held at the Mabton Cemetery. Pastor Mike Clark will conductservices. In liew of flowers those wishing to honor her memory may contribute to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of agrrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Nadene Fox, please visit our flower store.