A memorial reception celebrating the life of Nancy Bergeson will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center. Nancy Sue Bergeson was born in Logan, Utah, to Garth and Marian Bergeson. The family settled in Newport Beach, Calif., and in 1969, Nancy left for college in Utah. She obtained degrees in special education and law from the University of Utah. Throughout her life, Nancy was always willing to charge head-on into the toughest of situations. She was bold and passionate in everything she did; arguing challenging issues with equal fervor both in the courtroom and at the dinner table. Well-renowned as an incredible trial attorney, Nancy believed that the true test of a justice system was how it treated the most vulnerable. Nancy selflessly and tirelessly fought on behalf of the powerless and less fortunate. She excelled with a keen sense of humor, never afraid to laugh at herself, infectiously bringing out laughter in all of us. Later in life, Nancy discovered a passion for athletics through the sport of dragon boat racing. She traveled the world to Germany, Australia, Malaysia and Prague, winning multiple awards in international competitions. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Jamie, who was her pride and joy. Nancy embodied the very best aspects of motherhood, raising Jamie with unconditional love, sound judgment and advice and a raw enthusiasm for life. In reality, Aunt Nance was mother to many, as she acted as a confidant to and supporter of her nieces and nephews, neighbors and many of Jamie's friends. She is also survived by her parents, Marian and Garth; siblings Garth, James and Julie; nephews, Alex, Max, Tim and Hayden; and nieces, Katie, Shannon, Allison, Kimberly, Andrea and Daniella. We will miss her biting wit, irreverent sense of humor and irrepressible spirit. Life will not be the same without her-a hand filled with a Starbucks mocha, a toothpick in the corner of her mouth and her arms dancing to whatever music she could find.




She was a victim of murder.