Nancy Jean Cates (MacPherson) of Channelview Texas passed away on December 2, 2013 after battling cancer. She was born on August 27, 1951 in Toms River, New Jersey and is survived by her son David Lee Cates, daughter-in-law Christa, and granddaughter Olivia who were the center of her universe. Nancy also loved water and created many cherished memories with her large family during the summer she managed a private lake named after her dog Tiki.
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Nancy Jean Cates
1. Nancy Jean Cates
August 27, 1951- December 2,
2013
Nancy Jean Cates (MacPherson)of Channelview Texas
succumbed to her long battle with cancer on December 2,
2013. She was born on August 27, 1951 in Toms River, New
Jersey to Donald and Annette MacPherson. She is preceded in
death by her husband, Larry Cates Sr., and father Donald R.
Macpherson.
Nancy is survived by her son David Lee Cates, daughter-in-law
Christa and granddaughter Olivia.Her beloved son David and
his daughter Olivia were the center of her universe. She is
also survived by her siblings Scott, Brett,Shon, Dale, Bonnie
and Crystal MacPherson, and Ginger Decker. She will forever
be remembered by her very large family of 23 nieces and
nephews and 34 great nieces and nephews.
Nancy loved water and all of the fun activates that came with
it. In 2005 she managed a private lake, which she named after
her favorite dog Tiki. Nancys entire family helped her run Tiki
Lake that summer. When they were not life guarding, they
spent much of their time swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling,
and just enjoying being with one another. The summer that
Nancys family spent at Tiki Lake continues to be the source
of their most cherished memories together.