Nancy Sproul McDowell, BHS '62 (1944-2023)

 

Nancy Virginia Sproul McDowell

August 24, 1944 - October 25, 2023

Sadly, we just learned from sister Jeanne BHS '67 that Nancy passed away this past October. Nancy was the oldest of the 5 Sproul children: Nancy, Jeanne, Jim (who passed April 2023 - read more here), Linda and Mike. They lived on Thurber and went to Miller, Muir and BHS.

 

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 Nancy McDowell Obituary 

Nancy S. McDowell, beloved sister, wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and great aunt on October 25, 2023 moved on to a new peace. 

Born to Franklin and Dorothy Sproul in Burbank California. Graduated from Burbank High School and went on to graduate from San Jose State. 

Nancy Married Gary November 20, 1983, together they raised her boys Michael Smith and Nathan Smith and sharing time with Gary's boys Steve and Chris McDowell. They spent many nice times camping at various enchanting places with family and friends. 

There will be a memorial gathering to remember Nancy and her life on November 11, 2023, from 2:30 pm their shared property in Boulder Creek call Gary 408-607-5280 for address. In lieu of flowers it would be much appreciated to donate to Santa Cruz Hospice. 

Published by Mercury News on Nov. 5, 2023.