Deann Holtzman Fox, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 24 at home in Kirkland of an undiagnosed illness.

She was a Christian, a devoted wife, an adoring aunt to Hannah Holtzman and Andrew Fox, a sweet, smart, funny lady with a multitude of friends.

She was a proud Godmother to Brayden, Ryan, Megan, Jack and Andrew. She had been a caring nanny for several families since moving to the Northwest.

Deann’s survivors include her husband Patrick Fox, mother Victoria Peters, brother Chris Holtzman, cat Josie and many extended family she felt blessed to have in her life. She was preceded in death by her father John Holtzman and nephew Alex Holtzman.

Deann was born in California in 1971; she was a passionate 49ers fan who also cheered for the Seahawks. We will always miss her, but hold her in our hearts.

Memorial services at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Kenmore, at 1 p.m. on Jan. 10 and Jan. 16 in Sacramento, Calif.