Nathan Joseph Nash
Nathan Joseph Nash Sr, 67, of Reno, Nevada, former Oberlin resident, died July 15, 2001.
Born and raised in Oberlin, he graduated from Oberlin High School in 1952.
In April, 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served on active duty until April, 1957, and then in the active reserve until July, 1961. At that time he went back on active duty, receiving a commission in September, 1961. He remained on active duty until retiring in June, 1977. He served overseas in England, Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze Star Medal.
While in the active reserve, he graduated from Central Missouri State College with a B.S. in education. During 1960-61 he taught government and world history at Oberlin High School.
After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Nevada and worked as a substitute teacher in the Washoe County School District from 1977 to 1990.
He received the Associate in Applied Science degree in business in May, 1980. He also received his real estate license in 1978 and had been a sales associate at Pyramid Reality since 1987. Since May, 1978, he had been a member of the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors.
Mr. Nash was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Retired Officers Association, and Reserve Officers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Lavon (nee Jones); sons Nathan Joseph Jr. of Fallon, Nev., and William Charles of Reno; daughter Diana Lynn of Reno; and five granddaughters.
Services were held July 19 at Ross Burke & Knoble, 2155 Kietzke Lane, Reno.
Memorial gifts may be made in his name to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.
Oberlin News-Tribune, Oberlin, Ohio, Tuesday, July 24, 2001, p. 3
Nate Nash Auditorium Dedicated--from the Reno/Sparks (NV) Association of Realtors Newsletter
On November 6, 2001, over 100 members were on hand for the dedication ceremony of the Nate Nash Auditorium. President-elect Penny Mayer lead the ceremony by cutting a ribbon with the assistance of Nate's wife, Lavon Nash, their daughter Diana Nash, and friend Emily Young.
Nate was honored for his commitment to the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors since joining in 1978. In looking back over his membership with the association, he served on five different committees spanning a period from 1984 to 2001. As part of the ceremony, twelve colorful corporate posters were unveiled and line the walls of the auditorium.
In 1997, Nate was presented with the Mat Gibbons Memorial Award for his contributions to the association.