Deanna Darlene Britton Nana was born on May 29, 1957, in Helena, Mont.
She entered into rest on June 1, 2007, in Burlington, Wash., just after her 50th birthday, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Her husband Carl was always at her side, even in death.
Deanna earned, with distinction, a triple Masters degree in Computer Science and Business Administration through City University, in 1997 and 2003.
She entered into marriage with the love of her life, Carl Britton, on Aug. 1, 1982, at her family reunion at Lake Kachess.
Although no children came from the marriage, Deannas kind and loving nature endeared her to children, and she was as a mother to any child who needed one. All of her children knew her as Nana.
She had wide and varied interests which included children, arts and crafts, crocheting, cooking, camping, thrift shopping, animals, natures wonders such as butterflies and traveling. She loved everything that life had to offer.
Deanna is survived by her loving family beloved husband and partner of 25 years, Carl at the family home; father, Ronald LaBay, of Washington; step-children, Ronnie Britton, of Florida, Tammy Britton, Carl Britton Jr., both of Michigan; brothers, Kenneth; Dennis Dodd and his wife, Karen; Danny LaBay his wife, Chanpheng; Dale LaBay and his wife, Nadine; Darren LaBay and his wife, Lani; sisters, Randa Sams and her husband, Steve; Darcy LaBay, all of Washington, Sara and Rachel Dodd, of Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews (who also thought of Nana as their own mom); special mom, Mary Ann Hoenow; and the countless friends that she made along the way in life that will also miss her dearly.
Her loving mother, Mary Lou LaBay predeceased her in 1990.
Chapel Service for Deanna was held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Affordable Burial and Cremation Services, LLC Mount Vernon, Wash. Visitation preceded the Service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of floral tributes, contributions to offset funeral expenses may be made to Deannas family in care of the funeral home.
Deannas family wishes to express their deep and sincere thanks to the compassionate and caring staff of Burton Care Center in Burlington, for the kind and loving care that Deanna received there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Affordable Burial and Cremation Services.