Nancy Mires

Scott Mires Baby Nancy Jane

Scott Mires 5 year old Nancy, with some great bangs.

Scott Mires Nancy Jane O'Hara in 1rst grade.

Scott Mires Nancy with her cherished Shirley Temple doll.

Scott Mires Little Nancy, looking a lot like her son Chip in this early photo.

Scott Mires In 1942 Mom was a rosy cheeked 13 years old.

Scott Mires 16 year old Nancy Jane.

Scott Mires She always was a beauty.

Scott Mires Oriskeny Central High School Cheerleaders, can you pick her out of the pack?

Scott Mires Mom here with Aunt Edna on Cedar St in Oriskany NY.

Scott Mires Graduating at 18 years old from Oriskany Central High School Graduation.

Scott Mires Always a gifted student, she loved her years at St Lawrence University.

Scott Mires A sophmore at St Lawrence University, she was in the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Scott Mires Mom looking like a Hollywood starlet, heading to the US Air Force Formal Dance in Syracuse.

Scott Mires Heading to the US Air Force Formal Dance.

Scott Mires Engagement picture in December of 1951. So beautiful...

Scott Mires Picnic by the lake... looking a bit like Veronica Lake.

Scott Mires There were married for close to 70 years.

Scott Mires Mrs. Nancy Jane O'Hara Mires, aka NJOM.

Scott Mires Wedding Day for Ron & Nancy July 12, 1952 First Methodist Church Syracuse, New York

Scott Mires The happy couple, to have and to hold...

Scott Mires Back when they actually let you throw rice... heading for the honeymoon on their wedding day.

Scott Mires ... and they agreed no smooshing the cake in each others face. :-) (-:

Scott Mires Graduation from Syracuse University, she said she distinctly remembers that her tight shoes made her feet hurt...

Scott Mires She always had a great sense of style.

Scott Mires A gifted student, who received a full scholarship, she was a proud member of The Class of 1953 of the Syracuse University School of Nursing, and the Vice President of her graduating class.

Scott Mires After graduating from Syracuse University School of Nursing she served on the university hospital nursing staff.

Scott Mires Geoffrey Allen Mires at 2 months

Scott Mires Geoff admiring the days catch.

Scott Mires And then there were three, Geoff and Chip meet their new little brother Scott.

Scott Mires Let's watch Disney's Wide World of Color!

Scott Mires Mom and Dad loved the water, and so we all learned to love it too. Most summers included a family trip to the lake.

Scott Mires Mom's mom Jessie Marie Schwartz O'Hara at 75 years young. Born Sept. 16, 1889 Died Dec 22, 1973

Scott Mires On her 35th Birthday

Scott Mires Dad wore a sailors cap back then on the weekends, so Mom made sure we all had them too. She did an amazing job raising and riding herd on the three of us. Here we're on a summer camping trip, this stop was the Smokey Mountains of West Virginia.

Scott Mires The Mires Family with that unmistakably 70's look. Took this photo on the Coronado Golf Course, commemorating our new Southern California home.

Scott Mires Globe trotting with Dad they loved to say wherever they woke up that day was home.

Scott Mires A Happy Birthday for Chip!

Scott Mires She loved the beach, the pool, and pretty much anywhere that had water.

Scott Mires Late afternoon at the Royal Hawaiian on the beach at Oahu with Scott, Diamond Head in the background.

Scott Mires Arguably her favorite place on earth, Hawaii. She and Ron went there almost every year to enjoy a tropical getaway together.

Scott Mires Sunset on the island of Kauai.

Scott Mires Oui oui!

Scott Mires At Scott's graduation from San Diego State with Chip.

Scott Mires Anita, Geoff, Chip and Mom with their summer tans.

Scott Mires The gangs all here. Scott, Geoff, Anita, Lori, Janet, Chip, Nancy with Daniella, Ron with Geoffrey.

Scott Mires Chip & Janet, and Geoff & Anita with Geoffrey and Greg on another successful grocery mission.

Scott Mires Nancy and Anita cuddling on the couch with Geoffrey and Greg.

Scott Mires Hanging with the daughters-in-law Anita and Janet.

Scott Mires It was kind of like always being on vacation when living in Coronado, a view of the Pacific from their house, and a short walk to the beach.

Scott Mires She never said never... and loved a good laugh.

Scott Mires Travelled far and wide with Ron, and fit right in wherever she went... giddy up!

Scott Mires Granddaughter Daniella, Chip and Janet give Nancy the girl in the family to adore.

Scott Mires Coupla cow pokes.

Scott Mires Chip, Janet, Daniella and Scott up in Mountain View.

Scott Mires Son Geoff had 4 boys, here's Nancy with #2 Grandson Greg.

Scott Mires Daniella get some Grandma lovin'.

Scott Mires They loved to travel, Dad with his tall cap, and Mom with her awesome glasses.

Scott Mires Norwegian Cruise Line trip to Scandinavia.

Scott Mires Jacuzzi time is always fun time, in the backyard at Grandma & Papa's.

Scott Mires Short and sassy new hairdo.

Scott Mires A trip to the park in Walnut Creek with Geoff, Anita, Geoffrey and Greg.

Scott Mires The happiest of Happy Meals, Daniella and Grandma stopping by the Golden Arches.

Scott Mires Out to dinner with Daughters-in-law Anita and Janet.

Scott Mires Celebrating Geoffrey's 5th Birthday with Greg.

Scott Mires A very Happy Mother's Day with Mom, Lori with her Mom Jean with Jack and Ron.

Scott Mires Pool time was the Grandkids favorite part of every visit. Greg getting some quality Grandma time.

Scott Mires Looking cute with a wagon full of grandkids, Geoffrey & Greg.

Scott Mires The great thing about living in San Diego is all the sun and fun... a day by the bay with Mom.

Scott Mires Every 4th of July the city of Coronado has an amazing small town parade. Nancy and Ron always staked out a prime location to share the day with all the grandkids.

Scott Mires Up in the Bay area and down on the wharf with Granddaughter Daniella.

Scott Mires Sharing a joyful moment at Scott's wedding reception.

Scott Mires With Scott's wife Lori at their wedding in San Diego.

Scott Mires Oldest son and Best Man at Scott's wedding, Geoff with Nancy and Ron.

Scott Mires Pretty in pink, with Daniella.

Scott Mires Looking dapper at Scott's wedding.

Scott Mires Happy Holidays and a wish for peace on earth in 1986.

Scott Mires Celebrating Christmas and all the new Grandkids.

Scott Mires Christmas at Scott & Lori's first apartment.

Scott Mires Skiing in Keystone Colorado, Nancy was always athletic and loved the great outdoors.

Scott Mires Fun time with Grandkids Geoffrey, Greg and Daniella.

Scott Mires Mom and Dad's favorite beach, Kaanapali, on the island of Maui.

Scott Mires The family gets together for Ron's 60th Birthday.

Scott Mires Celebrating Ron's 60th Birthday in the Bay Area with Geoff and Anita.

Scott Mires Mom with Scott & Lori's 5 month old... Granddaughter Kira Christine Mires.

Scott Mires Happy loving couple... Dad and Mom got to travel for business as well, as the President of the Radio & Television News Directors association.

Scott Mires Nancy loved to get right down there and play with the grandkids, here she's with 2 year old Kira.

Scott Mires Besties... Mom and her friend Carol Formica ran, swam, walked, and talked like only best friends can.

Scott Mires Before electric bikes there were just bike bikes, and Mom & Dad loved riding them up to Strand to Coronado and back.

Scott Mires Not sure if they were heading to the beach, or the pool, or just a ride around the block, the wagon got lots of use with all the Grandkids. (Kira & Jessie)

Scott Mires Papa's 65th Birthday fun with Lori, Kira, Jessie and Nancy.

Scott Mires Mother's Day & Grandmother's Day became one in the same. Kira and Jessie sharing some love.

Scott Mires Sisters, Jean and Nancy having a frightfully fun Halloween.

Scott Mires Grandma celebrates her 69th Birthday with Kira & Jessie.

Scott Mires Jessie got her name from both of her Great Grandparents, Jessie O'Hara and Jessie Dietrich. Here she's celebrating her 5th Birthday.

Scott Mires Thanksgiving celebration at Montessori School with lil' pilgrim Jessie.

Scott Mires Jessie's 6th Birthday with Grandma, Papa and Kira.

Scott Mires 61rst Bday celebration out to dinner with Scott, Lori, Kira, Jessie and Ron.

Scott Mires One of their fondest trips was to Australia and New Zealand... the beaches, the fjords, the great barrier reef, and countless adventures.

Scott Mires Jessie and Nancy help enjoys Ron's 70th Birthday cake!

Scott Mires Known far and wide as the Fun Grandparents, Grandma and Papa loved Halloween as much as the kids did. (that's little Jessie Mires with the massive Troll mask on).

Scott Mires Easter with Lori, Kira and Jessie.

Scott Mires An amazing baker, a few days before Thanksgiving each year she would invite her granddaughters over for a day of pie baking fun. Here she's helping Kira with a delicious blueberry pie.

Scott Mires On one of their many cruises, I think this one might have been Alaska.

Scott Mires A festive fun Mothers Day for one great Mom, and one lucky husband!

Scott Mires Grandma Nancy Jane with Jessie & Ginger on Mom's 86th Birthday.

Scott Mires A coupla Mom's on Mother's Day.

Scott Mires One of Mom's favorite treats was a Whopper Jr meal from Burger King, of course with a Chocolate Shake.

Scott Mires Day after Christmas in 2015, a good looking bundled up couple.

Scott Mires The Padres new Petco Stadium is a real treat, even if you don't really watch the game. Lori and Mom having a grand time.

Scott Mires Kira snuggling up with the original snuggler, Grandma.

Scott Mires No one liked a good game of Yahtzee like Mom liked a good game of Yahtzee. Dad always just shook his head, she was always so lucky.

Scott Mires I was really really lucky to live in San Diego all these years, so close to Mom & Dad, and got to soak in all their goodness.

Daniella Guzman Visiting with Chip’s family

Scott Mires She was a shark when we played Go Fish.

Scott Mires Pretty in pink. She always loved a good walk on the beach.

Scott Mires Cuddling with little Freddie Mercury Mires on Christmas Day.

Scott Mires I definitely got my silly side from my Mom.

Scott Mires She loved her sweet, chocolate ice cream especially... (and always misplacing that dang tooth.)

Scott Mires Cheers to the best Mom, Grandma, Great grandma, wife and friend.

Scott Mires Mom's Memorial & Celebration of Life.