Nancy Jean Cates (MacPherson) passed away on December 2, 2013 in Channelview, Texas after battling cancer. She was born on August 27, 1951 in Toms River, New Jersey to Donald and Annette MacPherson. She is survived by her son David Lee Cates, daughter-in-law Christa, and granddaughter Olivia. Nancy loved water activities and managed a private lake named after her dog Tiki in 2005, where her large family created cherished summer memories together.

1. Nancy Jean Cates
Nancy Jean Cates
August 27, 1951- December 2, 2013
August 27, 1951- December 2, 2013
Nancy Jean Cates (MacPherson)of Channelview Texas
succumbed to her long battle with cancer on December 2, 2013. She
was born on August 27, 1951 in Toms River, New Jersey to Donald
and Annette MacPherson. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Larry Cates Sr., and father Donald R. Macpherson.
Nancy Jean Cates (MacPherson) of Channelview Texas
succumbed to her long battle with cancer on December 2, 2013. She
was born on August 27, 1951 in Toms River, New Jersey to Donald
and Annette MacPherson. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Larry Cates Sr., and father Donald R. Macpherson.
Nancy is survived by her son David Lee Cates, daughter-in-law Christa
and granddaughter Olivia.Her beloved son David and his daughter
Olivia were the center of her universe. She is also survived by her
siblings Scott, Brett,Shon, Dale, Bonnie and Crystal MacPherson, and
Ginger Decker. She will forever be remembered by her very large
family of 23 nieces and nephews and 34 great nieces and nephews.
Nancy is survived by her son David Lee Cates, daughter-in-law Christa
and granddaughter Olivia.Her beloved son David and his daughter
Olivia were the center of her universe. She is also survived by her
siblings Scott, Brett, Shon, Dale, Bonnie and Crystal MacPherson, and
Ginger Decker. She will forever be remembered by her very large
family of 23 nieces and nephews and 34 great nieces and nephews.
Nancy loved water and all of the fun activates that came with it. In
2005 she managed a private lake, which she named after her favorite
dog Tiki. Nancy’s entire family helped her run Tiki Lake that summer.
When they were not life guarding, they spent much of their time
swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and just enjoying being with one
another. The summer that Nancy’s family spent at Tiki Lake continues
to be the source of their most cherished memories together.
Nancy loved water and all of the fun activates that came with it. In
2005 she managed a private lake, which she named after her favorite
dog Tiki. Nancy’s entire family helped her run Tiki Lake that summer.
When they were not life guarding, they spent much of their time
swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and just enjoying being with one
another. The summer that Nancy’s family spent at Tiki Lake continues
to be the source of their most cherished memories together.