Nancy Jill Gaines

Nancy Jewel Gaines, 63, passed away peacefully May 14, 2015, at her home in Seaside, Ore., with her close friends and family present.

She was born Feb. 21, 1952, in San Diego, Calif., to Harold Isbell and Barbara Sigler Isbell. Nancy grew up in El Cajon, Calif. She moved from California to Longview, Wash., in the early 1980s, and eventually to Seaside, Ore.

Her family remembers her as a very supportive mother. She had a contagious laugh, and enjoyed being with her family and friends. She always looked for the best in everyone, and if needed, she would give the shirt off her back to anyone who needed some help. Her hobbies included driving fast cars and surfing, and she loved to watch football and NASCAR. She was a avid animal lover, rescuing all kinds of stray animals.

Survivors include her son, Chuck Freeman Gaines; a grandson, Eaine Gaines; a sister, Callie Ann Anderson; a brother, James Garland Isbell; her lifelong companion, Bob E. Gaines; her best friend, Shirley LaTourette; five nieces, Michelle, Monica, and Mikki Anderson, Susan Koester and Deanne Isbell; two nephews, Jay Hoffman and Daniel Isbell; seven great-nieces, Victoria Anderson-Thead, Onika and Natasha Anderson, Alyson and Brianne Koester, and Adrianna and Audrey Isbell; and three great-nephews, Cody and Kyle Koester and Nicholas Anderson-Miller.

A private gathering will be held for family and friends at a later date.

Caldwell’s Funeral and Cremation Arrangement Center in Seaside was in charge of arrangements. Please sign our online guest book at www.caldwellsmortuary.com