Nancy Speier, the mother of U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, died early Friday at the congresswoman’s home at the age of 93.
The former Nancy Kanchelian died with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She is also survived by a son, Eric Speier of Elk Grove; grandchildren, Jackson Sierra, Stephanie Sierra, Erica Swanson and Katie Speier; great-grandchild Sarah Swanson; and in-laws Laurel Speier and Barry Dennis.
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Speier was born in Fresno to Armenian immigrants and moved to San Francisco in 1930. She married Manfred (Fred) Speier 19 years later and worked as an upholstery teacher for more than 50 years in South San Francisco and San Mateo adult schools. She retired only three months ago.
"We all contribute to this world in different ways,” Jackie Speier said. "My mother died it with her hands, her generosity and her incredible work ethic. Her students often tell me about the no-nonsense advice my mother gave them on life, love and other topics seemingly unrelated to upholstery. We are all very blessed to have had her in our lives for so long.”
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo. A reception will follow. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City, 94014.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bay Area Friends of Armenia, 1558 25th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122.
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