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Nora Presnell
12/22/1957 — 09/12/2015
From Spokane, WA | Born in Bayreuth Germany
Nora Presnell
Nora Elizabeth (Baer) Presnell
On the morning of September 12, 2015, while surrounded by family, Nora Elizabeth Baer Presnell passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Nora was 57 years old.
Nora was born on December 22, 1957 in Bayreuth, West Germany to William and Gisela Baer. She spent most of her early life traveling between Germany and the United States while her father served in the United States Army.
Nora met her husband, Randy Presnell, while he was stationed in Germany. They were married on June 10, 1977. Shortly thereafter they started a life in Othello, Washington where their family started to grow. Randy and Nora welcomed their first daughter, Nicole, in April of 1978 then daughter, Stephanie in May of 1981, and son, Randy, Jr., in December of 1985.
As a stay at home mom, Nora loved being able to take care of her family. Her days were filled being involved with her childrens’ sport activities. She was a loving and caring person who prided herself in putting others’ needs before her own. For 22 years Nora enjoyed teaching and working with special needs children.
Nora's grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. Her closest friends knew how much she enjoyed sharing stories of them.
Nora was preceded in death by her father, William D. Baer and granddaughter, Isabel Fe Gonzalez. She is survived by her mother, Gisela Baer of Colorado Springs; her husband, Randy Presnell of Othello; daughters: Nicole Presnell of Spokane, and Stephanie Gonzalez of West Richland; and her son, Randy Presnell, Jr. of Pasco. She is also survived by her sisters: Gisela Shanahan of Monument and Sandra Baer of Colorado Springs; brother, Bill Baer of Puyallup; granddaughters: Madison Gonzalez, Julia Gonzalez and Rylee Presnell; and grandson, Cooper Presnell.
Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Nora are invited to a Memorial Service celebrating her life, held on September 26, 2015 at 10:30am in the Othello High School corridor; 340 S. 7th Ave, Othello, Washington 99344
In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation in memory of Nora to Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation; (www.columbiabasincancerfoundation.org)/Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation; 1031 W. Broadway Ave, Moses Lake, Washington 98837 or the Special Olympics; (www.donate.specialolympics.org)
Never ever would believe I’m her cousin from water street where she visited her grandma and papap baer geisy and Sandra was small Mike was not born I enlisted us army inf stationed mainz Germany look uncle bud William got to meet Mike was about 8 yrs old I will always and forever miss her sorry I’m late
Fay was a great man, father and friend! And has done a lot for this country! His daughter Misty is one of my very best friends. We r more like sisters! I remember our sleepovers and hanging out at Mistys house alot over the years and chatting with Fay. Boy could he make me laugh and smile! I will really miss him! My prayers and thoughts r with his family and my sister! Love y’all so very much!💗
Mouring is not forgetting . . . Remember with your heart.
We are very sorry
Randy with family and her Mum have our deepest sympathy.
Thomas and Lisa Penzberg, 2015-09-17
To all of Nora`s Family, especially Randy, her children, grandchildren and her mum.
Me and Werner were so sorry to hear that Nora has passed away.
Nora was my best fiend of us youth and she was for us very loveli.we dont forget her in us live, like she was for us a very kind, special and friendly woman with a warm smile. We will miss her. We wish you that you and her mum the strength and comfort have that you need. All of you are in our thoughts.
Gabi and Werner Penzberg Germany 17.09.2015
To all of Nora`s Family,
especially Randy, her children, grandchildren and her mum.
We were so sorry to hear that Nora has passed away.
We hope that you can keep her in your heart like she was in ours as a very kind, special and friendly woman with a warm smile. We will miss her.
We wish you that you`ll find the strength and comfort you need.
All of you are in our thoughts.
Randy and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a sweet and kind lady. Nora always had a smile and a kind word, especially about her husband, kids, grandkids and her students.
May God continue to give all of you strength and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
For Randy and All of Nora’s Family,
All of us at Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation were so very sorry to hear that Nora has passed away…..through all of her struggles she always stayed so upbeat and positive, & she was a true inspiration to us. I hope it is some comfort to you to know that she doesn’t have to suffer or struggle anymore. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers…..
Sincerely,
Jean Copley, Patient Services Coordinator
Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation
1031 W. Broadway Ave.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 764-4644
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