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Nanette A. Olympia - Class of 1980

Delete this post Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net> on 28/Jun/2022
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  Nanette A. Olympia - Class of 1980. Nanette was born in Newburgh, NY on June 17, 1963, to Alice(Thuesen) and Daniel Olympia. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1980 and continued her education at San Francisco State University earning a Bachelors Degree. She stayed on in California working for San Francisco Parks and Recreations as Program Coordinator. Nanette loved to mentor young people and promote physical and nutritional health. She was also an accomplished athlete, excelling in gymnastics and body building.

Nanette returned to New York State and was living in Buffalo and then Utica where she passed suddenly in her sleep. During her time in NY she was passionate about the care elderly and handicapped people receive nursing homes and assisted living facilities. She tried to advocate for her friends and neighbors whenever possible.

Nanette was predeceased by her loving and devoted mother Alice Olympia and her father Daniel Olympia as well as her older sister Terry Olympia Scheer. She is survived by her husband Steve Bell of Virginia, her brothers Scott Olympia of Newburgh NY, Jay Olympia of Florida, Dean (Linda) Olympia of New Jersey and Daniel (Kathy) Olympia of Utah, nephew Stephen and nieces Danielle, Angela, Dina, Christina and Julianna, and 9 great nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army or an assisted living facility in your area in her name. A memorial Service will be held by the family in the near future. - 06/17/1963 – 06/03/2022



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