Memories of Nancy Lee (Goldsworthy) Pinckney

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Nancy Lee (Goldsworthy) Pinckney

Napa, CA, USA

November 27, 1941 - July 16, 2020

Nov 27, 1941 - Jul 16, 2020

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Carolyn Cobb

Thinking of Nancy today.....missing her voice, her infectious laughter ...our forever friendship.

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Carolyn Cobb

Nancy ....Another birthday in Heaven....but never far from my heart. It's wonderful to think of my forever friend as forever young.

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Dan Tindell

Terry Hendricks

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Nancy’s passing.
We became friends after meeting at First Christian Church Bible Study Group in Napa. I valued and appreciated our mutually supportive relationship during several years in the mid-eighties.
She occasionally invited me to her comfortable home for a meal with her two sons.
Regretfully my fiancée became jealous of my friendship with Nancy. It was a very sad day when Nancy and I met on a park bench next to the Franklin Station Post Office where I worked. It was heartbreaking for me to say goodbye to a wonderful Christian woman and supportive friend.
Terry Hendricks (79)

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Dan Tindell

Carolyn Cobb

Dan & Chris - Your mom's birthday popped up on my calendar last week so I've been thinking of her frequently even before today. Along with so many others, I love and miss her, too.

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Dan Tindell

Chris Tindell

Dan Tindell

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM ! (Insert Birthday Cake here)

Love you very, very much-- always will! - I had the honor of being your son for 54 years, and thank you for being a wonderful Mom and best friend. For your friends, family, and students, we will always remember you, and my guess is we will see you again when the time comes.

Love from your Son, Dan

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Josh Corns

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Carolyn Cobb

Dan (& Chris, too)...... Birthday reminders popped up on my calendar last week, so I've been thinking of... Read more Dan (& Chris, too)...... Birthday reminders popped up on my calendar last week, so I've been thinking of Nancy with love. I... Read more Dan (& Chris, too)...... Birthday reminders popped... Read more

Dan Tindell

Carolyn, I hear you-- weird when you see a loved one's birthday on Facebook and it hits home she is no longer... Read more Carolyn, I hear you-- weird when you see a loved one's birthday on Facebook and it hits home she is no longer there. We had ... Read more Carolyn, I hear you-- weird when you see a loved one's... Read more

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Leslie Musante

I’m so sorry to about Mrs. Tindell ( old habits, sorry). She was my very favorite teacher. She also taught both my girl’s. She got a kick out of that (that was her first time teaching a student’s child).she was a wonderful and happy lady. So sorry for the family.

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Dan Tindell

Karen Kenny

I was saddened to hear of her passing. She was my son’s third grade teacher at McPherson. My great Joy was in seeing her often around town, usually grocery stores. And she was always interested in hearing how Eric was doing. How many little Eric’s she must’ve taught and mentored! My sincere condolences for your loss. Karen Kenny

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Dan Tindell

Chris Tindell

Darla Mulder

Nancy cared deeply about her siblings, and as an in-law to the Goldsworthy clan, I witnessed her caring spirit many times in the 16 years I knew her. She never failed to remember birthdays or anniversaries and always thought how she could show her love with many gifts she sent and care with the calls she made. She loved to read and share what she read and was eager to have others read the same deep novels she'd enjoyed. We miss you, Nancy, it has almost been 50 days since you left.

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Carolyn Cobb

Dan Tindell

Carolyn Cobb

Darla Mulder

Nicole Tindell

Dan Tindell

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Carolyn Cobb

U of R "Sisters" - Bev, Annetta, Nancy, Judy, Carolyn U of R "Sisters" - Bev, Annetta, Nancy, Judy, Carolyn U of R "Sisters" - Bev, Annetta, Nancy, Judy, Carolyn... Read more

Carolyn Cobb

Darla Mulder

Nicole Tindell

Josh Corns

Dan Tindell

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Carolyn Cobb

Such a happy memory of a special day with Nancy! Such a happy memory of a special day with Nancy! Such a happy memory of a special day with Nancy!

Carolyn Cobb

Darla Mulder

Nicole Tindell

Dan Tindell

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Carolyn Cobb

We three Mommas-to-Be -- Bev, Carolyn and Nancy We three Mommas-to-Be -- Bev, Carolyn and Nancy We three Mommas-to-Be -- Bev, Carolyn and Nancy

Darla Mulder

So very wonderful to see! :) So very wonderful to see! :) So very wonderful to see! :)

Carolyn Cobb

Darla Mulder

Nicole Tindell

Dan Tindell

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Carolyn Cobb

A friendship begun as 18 year old girls in a University of Redlands dorm, growing into a treasured sisterhood that stood the test of time for over 60 years, is almost impossible for me to put into a few words, much less to process its loss.

The things I will remember most about Nancy are her irrepressible spirit, her delightful sense of humor, her devoted love of family, and her caring heart.

One example for me personally of that caring heart were her calls after I was widowed — calls which always seemed to come at just the right time. Nancy was an empathetic listener. However, our chats ranged from humorous to serious and back to laughter again. Just hearing Nancy’s voice and her unmistakable laugh not only lifted my spirits, I could almost imagine we were 18 again. She always left me feeling that we had really connected.

This photo of our sweet group of sisters, including Chris Flanagan, may have been from the last time we were all together. Though Nancy ventured into SoCal periodically, those visits were usually during the holidays and devoted to family time. She loved her family dearly, and spoke of them often. So the few times we were all in the same place at the same time were rare - such precious memories.

Though its still hard to believe she has “gone ahead,” I can imagine Nancy with Chris Flanagan, sharing and laughing…. anticipating when we sisters will be together again.

My heartfelt sympathy to Fritz, Danny and Chris, and your whole family.  I will miss her, too.

A friendship begun as 18 year old girls in a University of Redlands dorm, growing into a treasured sisterhood... Read more A friendship begun as 18 year old girls in a University of Redlands dorm, growing into a treasured sisterhood that stood the test... Read more A friendship begun as 18 year old girls in a University... Read more

Carolyn Cobb

L to R - Chris, Nancy, Judy, Bev, Annetta and Carolyn L to R - Chris, Nancy, Judy, Bev, Annetta and Carolyn L to R - Chris, Nancy, Judy, Bev, Annetta and Carolyn... Read more

Beverly Bullington

Oh Nancy, you were such a wonderful friend! Your sunny disposition and sense of humor made you a joy to be around. From our first days at the UofR to our most recent lunch date a couple months ago, this enduring friendship has been treasured.
I send my heartfelt condolences to Fritz, Dan and Chris.
Blessings and love,
Beverly Howell-Bullington

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Dan Tindell

Darla Mulder

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Dan Tindell

Thank you Beverly, thank you for your friendship to her! -Dan Thank you Beverly, thank you for your friendship to her! -Dan Thank you Beverly, thank you for your friendship to... Read more

Nicole Tindell

2004

Nancy with Ethan

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Chris Tindell

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Nicole Tindell

Aden and Ethan both loved playing games with Nancy when they were little and were able to talk video games... Read more Aden and Ethan both loved playing games with Nancy when they were little and were able to talk video games with her until as recently... Read more Aden and Ethan both loved playing games with Nancy ... Read more

Dan Tindell

That's too cool! And the fact that Mom was a gamer ;) Borderlands! That's too cool! And the fact that Mom was a gamer ;) Borderlands! That's too cool! And the fact that Mom was a gamer... Read more

Nicole Tindell

2008

Nancy and newborn Talon

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Josh Corns

Chris Tindell

Darla Mulder

Nicole Tindell

2019

Nancy and Talon

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Tim Valentinsen

1975, Napa, CA

I will always remember when Mrs. Tindell (Nancy) drove Dan, Chris and I to the beach at Bodega Bay with their dog Freckles in the blue Volvo wagon. We had a great time at the beach and the Volvo wagon smelled like wet dog all the way home. She was so kind and giving.
Tim Valentinsen

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Nicole Tindell

Chris Tindell

Dan Tindell

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Dan Tindell

Thank you for that memory and the kind words, Tim :) Be well and stay safe my friend. I remember the wet... Read more Thank you for that memory and the kind words, Tim :) Be well and stay safe my friend. I remember the wet dog smell! Thank you for that memory and the kind words, Tim ... Read more

Darla Mulder

Nancy will be missed more than we know at this time. She was a thoughtful, loving, beautiful human being who deeply loved her two sons. RIP Nancy

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Nicole Tindell

Chris Tindell

Nancy and Talon

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Darla Mulder

Chris Tindell

Grandma and Grandpa Hubbard, Eleanor, and Nancy

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Nicole Tindell

Chris Tindell

Janice, Nancy, Gordon, & Pam at a family reunion

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Nicole Tindell

Dan Tindell

1980, Napa, CA, USA

Nancy while teaching at McPherson Elementary, Napa CA

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Darla Mulder

Nicole Tindell

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Darla Mulder

The students were most fortunate! The students were most fortunate! The students were most fortunate!

Nicole Tindell

Christmas 2008 with 4 generations

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Nicole Tindell

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Darla Mulder

She was so happy to be a grandmother! She was so happy to be a grandmother! She was so happy to be a grandmother!

Nicole Tindell

Nancy's family

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Nicole Tindell

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Darla Mulder

Great family. Will be missed so much Great family. Will be missed so much Great family. Will be missed so much

Nicole Tindell

Nancy with her boys

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Tim Valentinsen

Darla Mulder

Nicole Tindell

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Darla Mulder

Wonderful photograph Wonderful photograph Wonderful photograph

Paula Libby

Nancy and I became fast friends when our boys were in Scouts together. She taught both our boys and they ... Read more Nancy and I became fast friends when our boys were in Scouts together. She taught both our boys and they still speak of her fondly.... Read more Nancy and I became fast friends when our boys were ... Read more