In Memory

John (Butch) Nash

John (Butch) Nash

John Daniel Nash, Jr.

August 3, 1943 - December 22, 2018

 

     John Daniel "Butch" Nash Jr., 75, of Ottumwa died at 4:49 p.m. December 22, 2018 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.


     He was born August 3, 1943 in Muscatine to John Daniel "Danny" and Twila Ruth Redman Nash Sr. He married Shirley Marie Dooley on April 16, 1978.


     A resident of Ottumwa most of his life, he and his wife enjoyed spending winters in Arizona before moving to Florida in 2010 and returning to Ottumwa in 2017. He was a graduate of Marshalltown High School and Tarkio College. He worked at John Deere Ottumwa Works for 30 years retiring as a product engineer.


     John was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #347. He was an avid golfer and fisherman, was a huge Hawkeye fan and was exceptional with his grandkids and great grandkids.


     He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Todd (Betty) Nash of Belmond, Angie Nash of Boone, Brent LaPoint of Agency, Lori LaPoint of Titusville, FL and Terry LaPoint of Ottumwa; seven grandchildren, Derek, Jeremy, Kyle, Christina, Mandy, Hailee and Hannah; four great grandchildren, Marshall, Hayden, Karson and Kora.


    He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Nash; his parents; a brother, Gary Nash; two sisters, Jan Galla-Rini and Jill Franklin.


     Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home with Chaplain Doug McAntire officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

 

 



 
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06/03/19 02:22 PM #1    

Cindy Cooper (Worsley)

My sympathy to Butch's family. We were high school friends. I hope your good memories help you through this loss.

Sincerely,

Cindy Cooper Worsley


06/04/19 10:18 AM #2    

Marilyn Thomas (Mathews)

I send Butch's family my deepest sympathy.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  Butch was, a friend, in my class.  I still remember him playing Bobcat football.  He seemed to enjoy his time playing and we all loved going to the Bobcat games.  Hold onto all of those grand memories.  Thinking of you and sending you all my thoughts and prayers,

Marilyn Thomas Mathews


06/04/19 06:30 PM #3    

Susan Wedgwood (Gooding)

I also was a classmate graduating in 1961. I remember Butch as a friendly and an overall happy spirit. I’m sure you all will miss him dearly.  I will pray for family healing.  God Bless you all as you go forth in life with only your happy memories of him. 


06/05/19 04:46 PM #4    

Bill Vint

Terribly sorry to hear Butch is gone...we were best friends throughout high school, before and after. My best wishes to all of his surviving family members. 


06/06/19 06:41 AM #5    

Janet Moore (Koellner)

Sincere sympathy to Butch's family in your loss. Our Bobcat years at MHS hold many wonderful memories. Janet moore Koellner


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