Nancy Brown
Nancy Brown
Nancy L. Brown, 91, passed away May 21, 2026 after a brief illness. She was talented, smart, caring, kind, and an amazing woman who will be greatly missed throughout her community.
Nancy grew up in Flint, Mich., where she was an exceptional and ambitious student. She worked first at Elmer’s Drug store serving ice cream, then as a telephone operator at Michigan Bell to pay for classes at Flint Community College. She later finished her degree in English at Eastern Michigan University and joined the English department at Northville High School in Michigan. Here she instilled her love of language and literature in her students and won statewide awards for her dedication and skill as an educator.
After her retirement in 1995, she continued her passion for education by studying anatomy and joining the Patient Partners program where she educated medical and nursing students about rheumatoid arthritis. She drew on her own experience to advocate for better understanding and care for patients with autoimmune conditions.
In 1998, Nancy and her husband, Bill, built their home in PebbleCreek and enthusiastically became an active part of the community. As part of the gourmet group, she prepared French–inspired meals served in elegant style. She was a founding member of a memoir writing group, various book clubs, and a bridge club. Nancy never missed an opportunity to share her love of the symphony, plays, museums, and cultural events with friends and family.
She was a lifelong advocate, instrumental in obtaining health insurance for educators, as well as a supporter of women, the public library, and organizations dedicated to historical preservation. She was a world traveler, a voracious reader, a master gardener, and had a talent for making anything beautiful.
Nancy and Bill, were married for 67 years and together they built a legacy of caring, curiosity, and a zest for life. She is survived by her daughters, Sheri Allen (Don Boucher), Caralyn Brown, and her grandsons Wesley Cashman (Olivia Mast) and Ian Faulkner.
We, her family, are grateful for the many PebbleCreek friends she leaves behind, and we thank you for your kindness and friendship. Services were private. If you wish to make a memorial gift, we recommend the Arthritis Foundation, or ask that you donate your time or a book to your local library or school.
Linda Lane Julius
Linda Lane Julius
Linda Lane Julius passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in her PebbleCreek home in Goodyear, Ariz., in the company of her husband, John. She was born on Feb. 6,1945, in Stuart, Neb., to Ned and Eleanor Shaw. She was the eldest of three children, sister Judy and sister Kim. Linda grew up in the Sand Hills of northern Nebraska in Bassett and graduated from Bassett High School in 1963.
She then went to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and graduated in 1967 with a degree in elementary education. She began her teaching career in Omaha and ultimately received her master’s degree as a reading specialist. It was there in Omaha that she met her future husband, John, who was completing his studies at Creighton Dental School. After graduating, due to an Air Force commitment they were transferred to Castle AFB in Atwater, Calif., and Linda taught kindergarten and first grade in Atwater. After completing his Air Force duty, they decided to make California their permanent home. They loved all of the outdoor activities that California provided. She enjoyed skiing in Lake Tahoe, snorkeling and abalone diving along the coast, and hiking in the mountains of Yosemite National Park and Mount Whitney. She especially enjoyed spending time at her beach house in Pacific Grove and watching the sun set. It was also here in the Monterey area that she became a world class shopper, and she was constantly decorating her home with her discoveries.
Linda was also an avid golfer. She won the club championship in Merced and accomplished every golfer’s dream, a hole–in–one. Each spring she looked forward to the AT&T Golf Invitational at Pebble Beach where she was a walking scorer for the pros, and had many stories about the time she spent with Tiger Woods, Tom Watson, and many others.
Linda was also an accomplished artist, and she decorated her home with over 50 oil paintings of the California landscape and coastline and the colorful fish that she saw on her snorkeling adventures.
Her other passion was traveling, and she and John went on 40 cruises to over 55 different countries. Some of her favorites were Machu Picchu, the Amazon River, and the Greek Islands.
Linda will always be remembered for her outgoing personality and had the uncanny ability to immediately become friends with everyone that she met. She had the reputation of being the “Energizer Bunny” and was always game for the next adventure. She was the most wonderful companion that anyone could possibly wish for and is survived by her husband John of 49 years. Rest in peace, Sweetheart.
The memorial service was held at the VA National Memorial Cemetery in Cave Creek.
Margaret “Peg” Stewart
Margaret “Peg” Stewart
Margaret “Peg” Stewart, 86, of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away peacefully, on June 23, 2026, surrounded by family, after a long battle with dementia; born on April 28, 1940, in Portsmouth, Va., to Ernest and Mildred Padden, she overcame significant challenges to build a successful career, raise her son as a single mother, and create a life filled with learning, creativity, and devotion to family.
Peg grew up in the Norfolk area and graduated from Granby High School in 1958. She married William Foster in 1960, and the couple welcomed their son, Bill, the following year.
After her husband left the family, Peg raised her son on her own. Determined to build a stable future, she completed a bookkeeping correspondence course and began a secretarial career in the construction industry. Her hard work and dedication led her to become the full-charge bookkeeper for WFOG-FM radio station in Norfolk.
When the station was sold in 1974, Peg relocated to Boston to begin a new chapter. There, she worked as a full-charge bookkeeper for a brush manufacturing company and met Chuck Stewart on a blind date through a mutual friend. They married in 1977 and built a life together in Massachusetts.
As her career progressed, Peg joined a bank leasing company, where she rose to the position of vice president and controller. While working full time, she earned an associate degree from Massasoit College and later graduated with honors from Lesley University with a Bachelor of Science in Management.
After retiring in 1994, Peg devoted her time to managing the family’s investments and pursuing many interests. She became an accomplished watercolor artist, served as president of the Dedham Art Association, studied classical piano, enjoyed gourmet cooking, and participated in a dining club.
In 2000, Peg told Chuck they had saved enough for him to retire, and he submitted his notice the next day. On Halloween weekend that same year, the couple moved to Goodyear, Ariz., where they spent many happy years traveling and making memories with family and friends.
Peg is survived by her devoted husband, Chuck Stewart; her brothers, Ernie Padden (Frances) of Chesapeake, Va.; Mike Padden (Megan) of Norfolk, Virginia; and Steve Padden (Cindy) of Richmond, Va.; and her sisters, Susan Clarke (Ken); Doris Higginbotham (Buck) of Chesapeake, Va.; and Linda Lascara (Mathew) of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
She is also survived by her son, Bill Foster (Holly); her grandsons, Griffin Foster (Maddy) and Jack Foster; her great-granddaughter, Margot Foster, and stepson, Ken Stewart and children Devon and Amanda.
Peg will be remembered for her resilience, intelligence, creativity, and devotion to family. She faced life’s challenges with grace and determination. Her warmth, optimism, and love enriched the lives of those around her and leave a lasting legacy.