Nancy Ann Coulter LeCaptain
Nancy Ann Coulter LeCaptain, age 81 of Billings, passed on
January 3, 2011, following a long battle with Alzheimer's
disease. The oldest of three daughters, Nancy was born
February 19, 1929 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Margaret
(Robinson) Coulter and Samuel Todd Coulter. She grew up in
St Paul, MN listening to the lions roar in the Como Park Zoo
near her home. She graduated from the University of
Minnesota in June 1950 and shortly after married Alf
LeCaptain. Nancy and Alf moved to Billings, MT in 1955 where
they raised four children.
After her fourth child started school, Nancy received her
teaching certificate and taught in the Billings schools
until her retirement in 1991. Education was important to
Nancy and she often stressed that to people around her. She
had many interests which included archaeology, reading,
traveling, hiking, bicycling, and canoeing. She always said
she finally found a place she belonged when she joined the
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and was an active member
of the Billings fellowship for many years. Alf and Nancy
have a cabin at East Rosebud Lake where they spent many days
hiking, sailing, canoeing and enjoying the wildlife and the
peaceful serenity of the mountains. She always wanted to
find an arrowhead. The summer of 2007, her dream came true
when she spotted an arrowhead on the ground near their
cabin. She cherished her travels to Egypt, Turkey, Africa,
England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Peru and France.
Her life long dream was to go on an archaeological dig. May
you find your dig, Mom.
She is survived by her husband, Alf and their children: Todd
(Rosemary) and children Kevin and Stacey of Glen Cove,
Maine; Eric and children Katie and Casey of Billings; Susan
Barry (Chris) and son Lucas of Cheney, Washington; and Bruce
(Kari) and children Kira, Meghan, Nicholas of Haymarket,
Virginia; 3 great grandchildren; and her sister Joan Coulter
Stockford of Boston, MA.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister,
Priscilla Coulter Witzel.
Thank you to the staff at the Marquis Vintage Suites
Alzheimer's unit and to Rocky Mountain Hospice for your
compassion and care over the past three years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the
Alzheimer's Association - Montana Chapter, 3010 11th Ave.
N., Billings, MT 59101 or the Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship, 2032 Central Ave. Billings, MT 59102.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 15, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2032 Central Ave.
Remembrances
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Whenever
I think of Nancy, I think of her delight when she returned from a
bicycle trip in France, telling me how the people in one small village
yelled after the women "Courage, courage"!!!! Of course, it sounds more
triumphant in French. and Nancy did have courage....as
you all did in these last few years. and we do remember our Christmas
eves together. We are hoping to be there this Saturday but may have to
go out of town.......our thoughts are with you. Nancy was a very vital
person and you captured her spirit perfectly in the obit.......
Joan and Clayton.....
Dear LeCaptain family,
I had Mrs. LeCaptain at Highland Elementary. Fourth grade? I don't
remember for sure but I remember her being my favorite in my years
there from K-6. This would have been around 1973 and I remember her
fondly all these years later. She was a fine teacher and a good
person, which I can't say about all that many people in my 12 years
in the Billings public education system. From reading her obituary
it sounds like she had a full and fun life....I envy her travels! My
condolences to you all on her passing.
Scott Turner
We are sorry that we will not be at the
memorial service Saturday because we are presently in Missouri,
recently returned from Myanmar, which Nancy would have enjoyed. We
remember Nancy as being bright and alert and interested in lots of
things. Sunday mornings at the Unitarian-Universalist church were
enlivened by her presence. We send our condolences to Alf and the
family, and our best wishes for good health to them.
David and Carolyn Leuthold
We love the picture of Nancy. So very like
her! We are saddened by your loss. You all are in our thoughts and
prayers.
Rich and Donna McKamy
Dear Alf and family:
Jennie, Sheri and I are so sorry to hear of the death of Nancy. She
was a beautiful lady and a wonderful teacher. My memories of the ski
patrol stand foremost in my mind. Nancy not only had to be a mom on
the slopes for her family, but for all of us. Our thoughts and
prayers are with all of you. I am sorry that I will not be able to
attend the service on Saturday because I made a commitment quite
some time ago that I need to keep.
Jerry and Jeannie Scott