Nancy Utpadel

Aug 10, 1942 -

Sep 1, 2025

Nancy Jane Utpadel, age 83, passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, on Sept. 1, 2025, after a prolonged illness. She was born in Twin Falls, to John Bernard Walhof and Marcella Tuynman.

After graduating from Marylhurst College with a degree in education, Nancy moved to Anchorage in 1964, to teach school at Elmendorf Air Force Base, where she met Jon Utpadel and they were married in Chapel 2.

Nan will be remembered by numerous friends and family for her chocolate chip cookies, generosity to those in need, her love of flowers and devotion to her faith. She was a faithful member of St. Patrick Parish in Anchorage.

She will be missed greatly by her husband, Jon Utpadel; daughters, Suzanne Wells and Tanya McFadden; grandchildren, Madison Moyer, Garrett Mashburn, Hannah McFadden, Liam McFadden and Emma McFadden; and great-grandchildren, Keeliegh Moyer and Waylon Moyer.

There will be a service held for Nancy at 1 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2025, at St. Patrick Parish in Anchorage. Reception to follow in parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Patrick Parish or Clair House.