Nanette Elizabeth Fleshman

Nanette lost her courageous battle with leukemia on August 31, 2015. Nanette was born in Sacramento, Ca. to William & Bernadette Fleshman. At the age of three she moved to Washington with her family and grew up in the Graham area. She settled in Sumner where she resided for the past thirteen years. Nanette had a "tough as nails" outer shell but a heart of gold. Never afraid to speak the truth, she would let you know if she didn't agree with you. She would also be the friend that dropped everything to give you a hand or help in any way she could. She rescued any stray and found them forever homes. Nanette loved to decorate her house for every holiday, inside and out. From valentines and shamrocks to turkeys and snowmen, she had decorations galore. Nanette would even help a neighbor by decorating outside their window if she felt there was not enough holiday cheer. The true loves of her life were her children, William and Emilee. She saved all their artwork and proudly displayed it throughout the house. She spent countless hours playing board games or just curled up on the couch with them. Nanette was a resourceful, independent woman who always searched for a solution to a problem. From Googling how to repair a part on her stove to watching You Tube videos while replacing her car ignition, she always made it work. Along with her children, those that will miss her most are Wesley Buzby, her mother Bernadette, sisters Kim Fleshman (Martin Alflen) , Lorri (David) Zamzow, Cindy Fleshman, Aunt Neddie, nieces, nephews and a host of close friends, including Julie Phillips. She is reunited in heaven with her father. The family would like to thank the staff at Seattle Cancer Alliance, University of Washington Medical and her hospice nurse, Krista, from Franciscan Hospice. Please join the family for a Celebration of Nanette's life on Sunday, September 13, 2015 , 3p.m. to 5p.m. at Branks Barbecue ; 13701 24th St. E A#1, Sumner, Wa.