Nancy Patricia Pearson Ridley
November 2, 1936 — March 25, 2010
Nancy Patricia Ridley (Pearson) 73, from Springville, Utah passed March 25, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 2, 1936 to William Leo Pearson and Leda Garreau. She was the seventh of eight children. She grew up in greater New Bedford, Massachusetts attending Fairhaven High School and in later years graduated from Brigham Young University with honors. Subsequently, Nancy began a career specializing and continuing in first grade education through to retirement.
Nancy was active throughout her adult life in the LDS church. She cherished listening to and singing the church hymns. Her interests and activities included family gatherings, family history, gardening, canning, home decorating, extensive reading and maintaining a thirst for knowledge.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Leonard S. Ridley, her four children: Lizbeth, Eric, Brent and Christopher Johnson. She has 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Nancy has 3 surviving sisters: Shirley Martin, Barbara Holdaway and Lois Harris.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 11 am at the Spring Creek 5th Ward Chapel (860 E. 200 N., Springville) preceded by a viewing at 10 am. Friends and family may call Wednesday March 31 from 6-8 pm at Wheeler Mortuary (211 E. 200 S.) in Springville. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Springville