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Hal Nestaval Obituary

Hal J. Nestaval LUBBOCK - Hal Nestaval of Lubbock passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at the age of 78. He was born April 9, 1933 in Van Hook, North Dakota to Edward and Esther (Halvorson) Nestaval. Hal joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon honorable discharge, he obtained his Bachelor's Degree from North Dakota State University and was an insurance executive for Kemper Insurance Company until retiring. Hal married Nancy Farmer on October 11, 2003. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy; son, Kirk Nestaval and wife April of Minooka, IL; daughter, Lisa Lamb and husband Jim of Las Cruces, NM; two brothers, Jerry and wife Sandra of Kelso, WA and Kirk and wife Gwen of Grand Forks, ND; two sisters, Darlene Hval and husband John of Williston, ND and Sara Nestaval of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren, Kyle, Kirsten and Tyler Nestaval; and many nieces and nephews. Hal was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children, Ardis Jensen Nestaval; and one daughter, Kirsten Nestaval. A memorial service will be held at a later date in North Dakota. Please celebrate the life of Hal by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Mar. 7, 2012.

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