Baker City, Oregon - Nancy Polvi, 84, passed away on November 23, 2025 at Settlers Park Senior Living in Baker City. A Celebration of Nancy's life will be held Spring of 2026, date and time to be announced.
Nancy was born on October 6, 1941 in La Grande, Oregon to parents Carl and Mildred Byron. She was the second of four children. Nancy and her siblings were raised in Baker City. She graduated from Baker High School. Nancy remained in her hometown, Baker City, to raise her 3 children, Tamra, Tim and Randy.
Nancy had a career in Banking. Starting as a teller at the Benjamin Franklin Bank and later being promoted to manager. She moved to Walla Walla with her husband Al Polvi. After he passed away in 2005, she returned to Baker City where she spent the remainder of her years. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, cherishing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her dear friends. She loved decorating her home for all seasons. She planted beautiful flowers every summer. Her favorite time of year was Christmas, she decorated her home, inside and out with wonderful Christmas lights and decorations. She always had the most beautiful Christmas tree!
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mildred Byron; husband, Al Polvi; and brother, Larry Byron.
Nancy is survived by her loving children, Tamra Bivens (Bert), Tim Simrell (Stephanie) and Randy Simrell (Dana); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Caron Williamson (Jim) and brother Norval Byron (Margaret).
For those who would like to make a donation in memory of Nancy, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
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Baker City, Oregon - Nancy Polvi, 84, passed away on November 23, 2025 at Settlers Park Senior Living in Baker City. A Celebration of Nancy's life will be held Spring of 2026, date and time to be announced.
Nancy was born on October 6, 1941 in La Grande, Oregon to parents Carl and Mildred Byron. She was the second of four children. Nancy
Published on December 10, 2025 in the East Oregonian
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