Nancy Pratch

Nancy Ann Pratch, 46, died July 10, 2006, at her home in Whitefish.

She was born Sept. 30, 1959, in Pasadena, Calif., the daughter of Michael and Joyce Pratch.

Nancy loved all critters, horseback riding, cooking, hiking, entertaining, reading, travel and life in all its glory.

She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Pratch.

She is survived by her partner Donald Neuerman; and her mother Joyce Pratch, in Altadena, Calif.

She leaves behind her cats India, Cortez, Lucy, Pinkerton, Zipp, Raphaella, Fagioli, James, Menou, Jimmy, Chumba, Romeo, Sammy and Flobert; her dogs Griz, Annabell and Hayfield; her horses Skokum, Tonto, Paddy, Wishbone and Ace; and her peacock Nellie.

A celebration of her life will take place Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 6 p.m. at 555 Twin Bridges Road, in Whitefish.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of Northwest Montana, 3499 U.S. Highway 93 North, Kalispell MT 59901 or to the Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force, P.O. Box 2095, Whitefish MT 59937.