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Olive “Pat” Irene Nixon of Bend, celebrated her 100th birthday with a reception 2 p.m. Tuesday June 2 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community. A family gathering followed at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.
Mrs. Nixon was born June 3, 1908, in Vancouver Wash. She married Wallace Nixon , who died in 2000. She has one child, Linda (and David) Franz, of Bend; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Nixon worked as a personal secretary in the agricultural engineering department of Oregon State University, retiring in 1974. She enjoys playing the piano, playing cards and participating in activities at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community.
She has lived in central Oregon for eight years. |