Carl C. Nourse

1921 - 2015

Nourse Carl C. Nourse, 94, of Worthington, Ohio died on September, 5, 2015 peacefully at Kobacker house surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents Laura and Harry Nourse, and brothers Tom and John Nourse. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Patten of almost 62 years; sons, Richard and wife, Eva of Worthington, OH, David and wife, Christina of Naples, FL, Steve McClain and wife, Jody of Tucson, AZ; and daughters, Barbara and husband, David Sanford of Westerville OH, and Virginia Anne (Van) and husband, Bob Cook of Stamford, Conn. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren, Brandon and Casey Sanford, Christopher Sanford, Caroline Nourse, Olivia Olff, Jaclyn and Kevin Patterson, Victoria Nourse, David and Autumn Nourse, Christopher and Erin Nourse, Erin and Jason Wilson, and Mike and Carrie Jenkins; and great grandchildren, Kyleigh Jo, Kai, Ava and Connor. Carl was born in Lancaster, OH on July 17, 1921. He was a graduate of Newark High School. He attend Dennison University in Granville, OH. He served for seven years, as a Lieutenant Junior grade in the Naval Air Corps during World War II flying the Douglass SBD Dauntless. Carl has been member of the Navy's Tailhook Association and was designated as the oldest active member at the 2014 Reunion. He joined his father-in-law's Chevrolet dealership in 1965 and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1967, founding Quality Chevrolet in Gahanna, OH. Over the last 50 years, Carl worked in the automotive industry, owning dealerships in Chillicothe and Marietta. Mr. Nourse will be remembered not only for his business acumen but for his philanthropy, his love of family, and devotion to the Worthington Methodist Church. Carl achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1941 and was a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a scout leader in Cincinnati and Columbus and received the Silver Beaver Award. Mr. Nourse received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. For 15 years, Mr. Nourse proudly served on the Board of Directors of Riverside Methodist Hospital where he was chairman of the Quality of Care Committee. Mr. Nourse was active in the Worthington United Methodist Church for the past 48 years. He was instrumental in installation of the current pipe organ in 1977. He was exceedingly proud of the professionalism of the music program throughout the years and was responsible for the staging of grand Good Friday concerts to the community. This April, over 300 voices from the chancel choir and the OSU choirs, presented of Verdi's Requiem to a standing room only audience. Mr. Nourse has been an avid collector of Lionel O-gauge trains and since 2006 has opened his collection to the children of Delaware, OH for his annual Model Train & Railroad Christmas Show. This was a labor of love not only for Mr. Nourse but his volunteers and family who made the Saturday before Christmas special for hundreds of children. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2015 at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON, 6699 N. High St. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 4 p.m. in the Worthington United Methodist Church and will be officiated by Pastors John Girard and Cindy Garn. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Worthington United Methodist Church Music Program, the Central Ohio Boy Scouts of America or Kobacker House. To leave online condolences visit www.schoedinger.com.