Nancy Joline Robison Botts

Nancy Joline Robison Botts, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Stayton, Oregon. Born on March 13, 1934, in La Junta, Colorado, Nancy lived a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion to those around her. The only child of Ernest and Elsie Lowell, they lived in Denver until she was 12 years old, when they moved to the small town of Omak, WA. She graduated from Omak High, then worked for a year as a telephone operator before marrying Kenneth Robison. They moved to Denver, CO, where daughters Laura and Teresa were born. In 1957 the family moved to Chelan WA, where daughter Bonnie was born. After a few years they moved to Wenatchee, and later back to Chelan. During this time Nancy devoted herself to raising her family, gardening, volunteering at church, and various crafts. After returning to Chelan she began working as a telephone operator. The family enjoyed boating, fishing, and camping as well as church activities. She taught Sunday school and Child Evangelism classes. Hosting friends and family, especially for the holidays, was an expression of her hospitality. In 1972 they moved back to Wenatchee, where she continued to work for the phone company. During this time she also cared for her parents until their deaths. In 1982, Ken and Nancy divorced and she married Jack Botts. After her retirement they enjoyed RV traveling, boating and fishing. She and Jack moved to Salem, OR, in 1992 to be near her grandchildren. They worked as assistant managers at Hidden Lakes Retirement Home for 2 years. After her divorce from Jack in 2005, she moved to Jefferson, OR, where she was a member of Jefferson Baptist Church. She moved to Turner to be nearer to her daughters, then to Cascades Assisted Living until her death. Nancy had a deep love for her family and her Christian values guided her throughout her life. Her faith in Jesus Christ as Savior was central to who she was and how she lived. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Laura (Jim) England, Teresa (Howard) Ronkin, and Bonnie (Gordon) Haner; grandchildren: Jennifer Haner, Megan Salvage, Brian Haner, Kevin England, and Shayna England; as well as six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Philip Robison. A graveside service to honor Nancy’s life will be held 12:00 noon on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Okanogan, Washington.

Nancy Joline Robison Botts

March 13, 1934 - April 7, 2025