TRIBUTE TO NANCY GATCH

Nancy Gatch

Nancy Jane Gatch, 64, of Westlake Village, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2008.
She was born on Jan. 17, 1944, Detroit, Mich. She was a Westlake Village resident for 39 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts and two lifetime teaching credentials from California State University, Northridge.

Nancy loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was very active in her community, including being a member of the National Charity League and the Assistance League. Skiing, tennis and traveling as much as possible were pastimes she loved. Her passion and the greatest joy in her life, second only to family and friends, was teaching. The lives of the many students and educators touched by her in 40 years in the classroom will forever be changed for the better.

Nancy's spirit will live on in the hearts of all who loved her and were blessed to share in this special lady's too short time in our lives. She is survived by her husband, Philip E. Gatch; son Philip H. Gatch; son Garrett G. Gatch; daughter, Arianna N. Gatch; son Brandon B. Gatch; mother, Sadie Crouch; brother, Howard Crouch; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.

A service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. A reception will follow at the church.

THE FUNERAL OF NANCY GATCH

Japanese Pavilion at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art - February 2008 - Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

Brother Jim Reeves shares this information about the funeral of our beloved Nancy Gatch:

Hi Everyone,
Nancy's Memorial Service will be on Thursday, March 13th, at 3:30 PM at
Calvary Community Church (www.calvarycc.org)
in Westlake Village:
Calvary Community Church
5495 Via Rocas
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Church's parking lot: East side of the church. You can also enter via La Tienda Drive

Thanks and best wishes to you all, Jim

THE LOSS OF NANCY GATCH

Tulip Tree - LACMA 2008
The following messages were sent to our Brotherhood by Jim Reeves and LeRoy Hunt.
Hi all,
I am sorry to be the bearer of sad news. Nancy Gatch fought hard for 14 months, that is probably 8 months longer than the doctors gave her.
I will notify all when we know what the arrangements will be.
She was loved by all who knew her and she will be missed.
LeRoy Hunt

Hi Everyone,
We were called last night at about 1:30 AM by Garrett then Phil, telling us that Nancy passed away last night at about 1 AM. She will be missed by a lot of people. We couldn't go out to dinner anywhere in the communities around us without Nancy knowing someone. She didn't just know them, they knew her and loved her -- women, men, boys, and girls from 15 years old to 80 years old. She had her eccentric ways, but, if anyone was in need, she would always be there to help others. If you were a very close friend, she would call you every day saying "Just checking in." Of course, she was always on the go that must have driven her family crazy at times. Even after knowing that she had an aggressive brain tumor, she kept going here and there, always on the move. She lived her life fully all of the way to end.
We loved her and will miss her terribly! Now, we need to be with her family to help them through this great lose.
Best wishes to you all,
Jim Reeves