Nancy Atherton

NANCY LOU REID ATHERTON

Bullhead City, Ariz.

On April 2, 2021, Nancy Lou Atherton slipped peacefully away to join husband, Albert Atherton, in eternal joy. Mom was surrounded by loved ones in the last weeks of her fight with breast cancer after having won several battles in the past years.

Nancy was born July 12, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Howard Reid and Erma

Hill-Reid. On Sept. 27, 1957, she married Albert Atherton and they spent 51 years together residing in Mount Vernon, Iowa, before moving to Marion, Iowa, before finally retiring to Bullhead City, Ariz., having made lifelong friends wherever she called home.

She is survived by Nancy and Al's son, Scott, who was blessed to be able to spend most of her final month with his Mom; and their daughter, Julie Lane, who more than kept her promise to Mom. Scott's wife, Ellen, and Nancy's granddaughter, Akasha Atherton, all from Washington state, joined Julie and her husband, Brian Lane, both of Las Vegas at Nancy's side during her final hours with us. Brian's son, Brett, had been there to boost her spirits. Nancy's brother and sister-in-law, Don and Karen Reid of Omaha, Neb., and brother-in-law, Larry Atherton and his wife, Sharon, of Andover, Minn.; as well as nephews and nieces in the Midwest and Texas also survive her.

Nancy's girlfriends had introduced her to the joys of wine and poker, while Julie and Brian, with the patience of saints, got her to ride with them on motorcycles, where her good sense shone brilliantly through her preference for Harley-Davidson. She enjoyed time talking with family and friends, meeting new friends and hoisting a Chesty at the Leatherneck Club with members of the Marine Riders.

A celebration of life will be scheduled for Fall of 2021 in Bullhead City in hopes travel will be easier for those wishing to attend, however a virtual option will be available. Details will be shared through Nancy's network of family and friends and social media. The family is especially mindful of those who have lost loved ones in the past year and were not able to gather with family and friends when hugs are needed most. In this, we were truly blessed.

Donations may be made to Infinity Hospice Las Vegas, Boys and Girls Club of Bullhead City, Toys 4 Tots c/o Marine Riders Las Vegas, Special Olympics Nevada, or a charity of your choice.