BORN

1937

DIED

2013

John Nathaniel Obituary

John William Nathaniel was taken from us suddenly on Feb. 2, 2013, in Fairbanks, just three weeks short of his 76 birthday. Johnny was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Fort Yukon, to Steven and Mary Nathaniel.
John was a gentle, quiet man who had a smile for everyone and was willing to help anyone. He lived most of his life in Circle where he had concerns for his people and always had coffee on for his visitors.
Johnny is survived by his sisters, Edna and Mildred (Charlie); brothers, Larry (Ruth), Paul, Steven Jr., and Sam; aunties, Martha and Minnie (William, Sr.); cousins; nieces; nephews; and great-nieces and nephews in Circle, Fort Yukon, Fairbanks and Chalkyitsik.
Johnny is predeceased by his parents; brothers, David and Ernie; sister, Lorraine; and nephew, Richard Crow.
Services will be held, at
1 p.m. Feb. 8, 2013, in Circle at the community hall. The Rev. Mary Nathaniel, Johnny's sister-in-law, will officiate the service. A potlatch will follow at the hall.

Published by Daily News-Miner on Feb. 6, 2013.
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I apologize for my confusion on names between John & Nunu. I still would like to send my prayers & sympathy to family & friends.

Cindy Allen

February 14, 2013

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow. " Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes." (Psalms 116:15)

February 13, 2013

I knew him by Nunu and was fortunate to have had a visit with him last year in Central. My prayers & sympathy to the family & friends. He will be greatly missed.

Cindy Allen

February 12, 2013

Our prayers and condolences to the family of John Nathaniel. My wife Sandra Solomon Madison, has many fond memories of John and I know he will be greatly missed. God bless this gentle man.

February 12, 2013

My sympathy to the family and friends on the sudden passing of your love one. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen you all in your time of bereavement 1 Cor 1:4.

February 11, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny Nathaniel,who was a very nice man.He was a dogmusher at one time,and he told me that he had beat the Legendary George Attla in a dog-race.He was very knowledgeable about dog-mushing.

joseph solomon

February 8, 2013

He was always the one to go to when you get to Circle. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace, my friend

February 6, 2013

I will always have fond memories of Uncle Johnny and I am sorry that he leaves us. He was a truly gifted master carpenter and one of kind. RIP Uncle Johnny =(

Lyman Ketcham

February 6, 2013

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