Nancy Elizabeth (Green) Ueland

Nancy Elizabeth (Green) Ueland 75, passed away on March 5, 2019 after a long struggle with cancer and aplastic anemia. Born on January 3, 1944 in Auburn, New York, she was one of 8 children born to Wharton and Nancy (Metcalf) Green. The family moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL in the late 50s where she attended HS. After High School Nancy attended Endicott College in NH. She was married to Bob Schluter of Auburn NY in 1962-1969 and they moved to Naples, Italy for 3 years where they served the US Navy and traveled Europe. She later married Barney Kimmick and Ran Ueland. After returning to the States Nancy lived in Texas, Florida and Washington state before settling with her sons family in Bend, Oregon. Nancy was very colorful, energetic and artistic and embraced those she met along her path. Her life and business adventures included owning Tree Path Restaurant, an elegant 5-star restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and later running the business and restaurant of Hidden Valley Guest Ranch and the Cle Elem Inn in Cle Elem, WA. She had many stories to share about life on "the ranch". In 1981 she moved back to Florida and completed her associates degree in graphic arts. She moved to Bend, Oregon to be near family in 2004. Music and her singing sisters were her passion, joy and special talent. There was always music in the house and surrounding her. Nancy was heavily involved in Sweet Adelines. She was instrumental in founding Bella A Cappella Harmony Chorus in Bend where she not only sang Bass but served on the board of directors in many capacities. Nancy also formed Harmony 4 Women, a non-profit womens chorus singing to raise money and bring awareness to 4 womens organizations. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Deborah Schluter of Bend, Oregon, 3 grandchildren, and her sisters Clarissa Green of Vancouver BC, Casey Green (Arthur) of Atlanta Georgia and Susan James (Allan) of Fort Lauderdale Florida as well as nieces and nephews that she loved and enjoyed keeping in contact with. No Services will be held at this time. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made in Nancys name to Bella A Cappella Harmony and sent to 60065 Pawnee Road, Bend, OR 97702 Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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Nancy Elizabeth (Green) Ueland

January 3, 1944 - March 5, 2019