Nancie Yomtov

May 21, 1936 - June 2, 2024

Nancie was born in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest of three children to parents Nat and Ida Irwin. Nancie lived in San Jose since 1974 and took on law school soon after, at age 40. She made a name for herself building her own practice as a family-law specialist -- which suited her nicely, as she loved to put her energy towards helping others. As an attorney, Nancie was also active in local Bar Assoc. activities such as Family Law Executive Committee, Education Committee, and has had articles published in legal magazines. 
She was a staunch supporter of feminist issues. Nancie was devoted to sailing, gardening, drawing, San Jose Taiko (Japanese drumming org), and was an avid reader (and an active member in two book clubs!) She absolutely loved comedy and music, and language (and crosswords). She was a world traveler and also lived in Oaxaca, Mexico for two years prior to arriving in California. She hated cilantro. Within her community, she was involved with Naglee Park Beautification Committee cleaning up litter in the neighborhood, and activities such as Coffee in the Park, Bark in the Park, to list a few. She was a supporter of many charities including Second Harvest of Silicon Valley which provides food for families in need. 
 Nancie passed away on early Sunday morning June 2, 2024, at her home in San Jose. She'd just reached her 88th birthday in May.
 Nancie will be remembered for her generous and caring nature, and for creating a home where all were invited in. She definitely cherished her friends and family, and she felt incredibly blessed to have been surrounded by love. Nancie is survived by her three adoring children, David, Anna, and Naomi, and grandchildren, Nate, Erin, and Grace; her son in-law Bob, and Tate who is Anna’s partner; her cousins including Janet Coleman who was more like a sister; her nieces and nephews including Aram who was very close to the family; and one little dog, Teddy.