Class of 1949
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Nancyann Curtis-Dubost was born in August of 1932 in Los Angeles. She passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010, Adelaida, California
Nan, as she was known most of her adult life, and Granny Nanny as she was known to all later in life died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Adelaida early Monday morning.
She led a remarkable life.
As a student at San Dieguito High School, she was a champion track star and the outstanding female athlete in San Diego County. In college, she was the first woman ever to earn a Bachelor’s of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Nan later earned a Masters Degree from San Diego State University and was a teacher, administrator and counselor in the Sweetwater District for many years, most notably at Chula Vista Junior, Southwest Junior and Montgomery High school.
She was also President of the Sweetwater Counseling and Guidance Association and taught Basic Mountaineering in the Sierra Club.
Following her retirement she served as a community leader in San Luis Obispo County with the Templeton Farmers Market, the Adelaida Historical Foundation and as Director of the Adelaida Cemetery District.
Granny Nanny was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Jack Curtis.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Curt Dubost and wife Kate of Paso Robles; her former daughter-in law, Rosa Dubost of Bonita; her beloved grandsons Ted and wife, Sarah of Templeton; Tim and wife Colleen of San Clemente; by her great grandchildren Davis, Raymond, and Dylann. and by her closest friend, Sandra Snodderly of Tennessee.
Graveside services will be held at the Adelaida Cemetery at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 with a reception to follow at the Dubost Winery at 9988 Chimney Rock Road in Paso Robles.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Adelaida Historical Foundation at that address.
Paso Robles Press, published 14 June 2010
