Nancy Anne Robertson


Nancy Anne Robertson

Nancy Anne (Fishe) Robertson, age 80, of Redmond, Washington passed away on January 19, 2020 at Evergreen Health Hospice Care in Kirkland, Washington after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born February 10, 1939 in Freeport, Illinois. She was the sixth of seven children born to Anastasia and Edwin Fishe.  She attended Aquin High School where she was a cheerleader and graduated in 1957. After working for Bell Telephone and teaching dance at Arthur Murray Dance Studios, she moved to Linwood, California in the 60’s where she started her career in the tech industry.

Nancy moved to Bellevue, Washington in 1969 where she met her future husband, Ian Robertson and they were married in Reno, Nevada on June 10, 1972.

Nancy was a loving step-mother to Ian’s children, Shawna and Brian and son Shane joined the family in 1973.

She continued to work in the tech industry in software sales, was also a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and helped Ian run the Public Auto Auction in Woodinville, Washington.  She remained in the tech industry working in sales until her retirement from Attachmate in 2005.

Nancy enjoyed dancing, boating, traveling, music, a fine wine and a good laugh. Always a classy dresser, no matter the situation or task at hand, her makeup was perfect and she always looked her best. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she was elated to spend her last one at home surrounded by her family. She had a kind, generous heart and loved spending time with her six grandchildren, extended family and many friends.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Shawna Starr (Craig Killer) of Danbury, CT, Brian (Carol) Robertson of Carnation, WA, and Shane Robertson of Redmond, WA. Her grandchildren: Kelsea Starr of Seattle, WA,  Taylor Starr of Las Vegas, NV and Logan Starr of Danbury, CT and Hunter Robertson, Duncan Robertson and Alexis Robertson of Boise, ID. Family members, including sisters in-law Beverly Fishe of Lebanon, OR and Heather Robertson of Des Moines, WA and numerous nieces, nephews and  cousins.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband Ian (2014) and her parents, Edwin (1966) and Anastasia (1969) and her siblings Delores (2015), Ted (1992), Madonna (2005), Keith (2017), Ken (2016), and Richard (2008).

The Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:30am at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 4900 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105. There will be a viewing preceding the service at 10:00am and a reception following the service. Family, friends and others whose lives Nancy touched are invited to reminisce, grieve, support each other and of course, just chat.  Private family burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Covington, WA.

Sign Nancy’s online guestbook at www.bartonfuneral.com

She’s dancing with the angels now!