Donna Jean Nausid Obituary (1934

On August 1, 2009 Donna "Jean" Nausid passed away at her home from cancer. Her large family adored her and was at her side in her final days. She was born on March 15, 1934 in Bremerton, WA to Arden and Edna (Jensen) Smith. She graduated in 1952 from NKHS. She married Frank Nausid on August 21, 1954 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Jean loved to garden and worked with her cousin Sally Simms as gardeners at Kiana Lodge and Lemolo Greenhouse. She was well known for her beautiful pots and baskets of flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Dewey Smith, and granddaughter, Kelly Nausid. Surviving are her loving husband, Frank, children, Doug Nausid (Tris) of AK, Randy Nausid of Seattle, Cindy Nausid (Richard Nicols)of Poulsbo, Susan Nausid of Poulsbo, sisters, Diane Taylor (Mike) of Bremerton, Lynn Matthews (Dave) of OK, brother, Larry Smith of Poulsbo, grandchildren, Amber Tosha, Tara, Isabella, Ty, Ali, and Grant, and great grandchild, Ari. Viewing will be on August 6th from 11 am to 1 pm with the Funeral Service at 2 pm at The Stone Chapel, 22272 Foss RD NE, Poulsbo, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Kitsap County.