Nancy Lee Wetherelt, 74

Nancy Lee Wetherelt, 74, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of July 8, 2021.

She is survived by her two daughters, April Woelk and Rachael Wetherelt, along with her sister, Pat King. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Felicia Steele, Megan Adams, Andrew Wetherelt, Ashley Crosby and Angelique Wetherelt as well as her four great-grandchildren, Jasper, Rylie, Jaxon and Jemma.

Nancy is preceded in death by both of her parents, Lillian and Chester Robertson of Libby.

Nancy was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisc., on July 6, 1947, to Lillian and Chester Robertson. She graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in economics, after which she served as owner and chief financial officer for a facility for the developmentally disabled.

Nancy was a devoted volunteer, avid jewelry maker and world-traveler. She never allowed herself to get bored and certainly wasn’t about to sit back and watch others have fun without her! She spent much of her life volunteering for the organizations for which she was passionate, particularly the Hayden Lake Eagles and Humane Society Thrift Shop. She also very much enjoyed spending time with her 55-plus singles group, attending many different events as well as the many members of the Hayden Eagles Club. Nancy was particularly famous for her dinner parties, game nights and social events. She loved crafting jewelry in her free time, particularly fancy, beaded bracelets. She had a set for each occasion, and enjoyed making them for her family and friends as gifts.

Nancy enjoyed traveling the world and visiting warm places with a couple of her close friends and family members. She enjoyed visiting tropical locations and escaping for a new adventure any chance that she got.

One of her favorite old places to spend time was her cabin at Twin Lakes, where she spent many summers with family and friends. She took pride in her cabin and worked hard to create a beautiful oasis close to home.

Nancy was a feisty and fierce woman who took pride in her independence and worked hard to make a name for herself. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

Upon her request, a celebration of life was held at the Hayden Lake Eagles on July 18. In lieu of flowers, Nancy would have felt very passionate about making donations to her favorite charities, including the Kootenai Humane Society and the Hayden Lake Eagles.