Nelwyn M. Price

Nelwyn Marie Price, 84, peacefully passed away on Saturday, surrounded by her family, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 12, 1929, in Garyville, La., to James Edward and Doris Causey Dicey. She spent her early childhood in New Orleans, La., and moved to Laurel, Miss., during her elementary school years. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1947 and went on to Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss., where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 1951. While she was attending college her family moved to Portland, where she followed upon graduation. She spent her career as an educator and was an elementary school teacher in the David Douglas School District until her retirement in 1987. Nelwyn married John Douglas “Doug” Price in 1953 in Portland. After retirement the couple moved back to Laurel to be close to friends and family for a few years, and finally settled back in Corvallis, where they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary last fall. Nelwyn was an active member of her church and community throughout her life. She loved to cook and entertain friends and family in her home. She enjoyed art and music, and was an avid reader. During her years in Corvallis she was a member of the Corvallis Chapter of the American Association of University Women and the Corvallis Newcomers Group. Nelwyn is survived by her husband, Doug; daughters Laura Kim Slobodin of Fort Worth, Texas, and Lisa C. Guy of Veneta; grandchildren Howard S. Slobodin of Burleson, Texas, Anne M. Slobodin of Portland, Kate Slobodin of Beaverton, Lauren R. Southerton of Hillsboro and Grant E. Pearse of Portland; great-grandchild Natalya Rose Slobodin of Burleson; and her loving nephews, niece, cousins and in-laws. Nelwyn was preceded in death by her parents, James E. and Doris C. Dicey; and brothers James E. Dicey II and George D. Dicey. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, in Dennis Hall at First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Linn Benton Food Share, 545 S.W. Second St., Corvallis, OR 97333, 541-752-1010.

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Nelwyn M. Price

May 12, 1929 - July 6, 2013