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Nathaniel Wash Obituary
Born November 6, 1922 in Poteet, Texas, N. Hubert Wash went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 20, 2016. Hubert was preceded in death by his loving wife Georgia Summers (5/10/1922 - 6/23/2012) and his parents and siblings. He is survived by his five daughters, Marlyce Friebel, Tamara Hall, Gwenda Taylor, Hallee Viniotis and Lori Owens along with their families including eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Emeritus Professor of Music, B.A. Greenville College, 1943; M.M.Ed, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1960; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1971, Dr. Wash was a man of profound faith, devoting his life to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through higher education, music ministry within the Free Methodist Church and as Music Director of the Light and Life Hour radio broadcast. He served at Seattle Pacific University, in Seattle, Washington; Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan; Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas, and Golden West Community College in Huntington Beach, California.
A celebration of our father's life will be held on March 20, 2016, 2:00 PM, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Avenue West, Seattle, Washington. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Evergreen Health Foundation Hospice/Palliative Care via online or by mail - 12040 NE 128th St., MS 5, Kirkland, WA 98034.Sign Hubert's on line
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Paul Spohn
February 12, 2021
As I have shared twice, Hubert Wash was my 8th grade teacher at the McPherson County ,
Kansas, rural Alpha school. His wife Georgia taught grades 1 - 4 and Mr. Wash 5 - 8. This was in the 1946 - 47 school year. He also directed music at Central College in McPherson. He was a great influence on me
and both teachers loved. My sister Marilyn
was in the 6th grade and lives in McPherson.
He encouraged me singing tenor and a small group of us sang in an evening service at
Central College church. I have been involved
in singing and playing musical instruments
all my life since. I will always be grateful for the kind person he was. I heard his name on
the church services from Seattle as a director.
The last time I saw him and Georgia was in the summer of 1947 when we stopped by their house in Hutchinson. Georgia told us to drive carefully as we were taking a trip to the mountains in southwestern Colorado.
Paul Spohn
February 12, 2019
I expressed my condolences and shared some in 2016. Mr. Wash was my 8th grade teacher in country school in McPherson County, 1946-1947. Georgia had the first four grades and Hubert the upper 4 grades. We had a wonderful modern new school building, built in
1941 just before W W II. I'm sure you
all have a connection to Central College in McPherson, and the College Church. Hubert the musician
taught us to sing harmony and several of us sang "Walk into Jerusalem Just Like John" They were simply wonderful people and I would love to hear from any of you to share more memories we have.
[email protected]
Linda Hayden
March 22, 2017
Just had occasion today to view and hear the wonderful and God-honoring service for your dear father. Reflecting on the rich memories of my time at Spring Arbor and grateful for the part your parents contributed via the choir and drama program. Prayers today for your family. Lovingly, Linda j (Hall) Hayden
Paul Spohn
May 9, 2016
I was an 8th grade student of "Mr.Wash"in Alpha School in rural McPherson County,Kansas,as was my sister Marilyn. I have much to share with you (school year 1946-47) and afterwards. Also,Mary Wash married our neighbor,Oren Ely,saw them often. Please contact [email protected],or text or call
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Tom Griffith
March 23, 2016
What a wonderful Professor and man. Was blessed to be his student. Enjoyed his "names" for his students!
Colleen (Hambley) Glass
March 14, 2016
LOVED your dad! A wonderful professor! An amazing voice!!! A very fun sense of humor! Our loss, heaven's gain.
Philip Smith
March 2, 2016
My mentor in music and life! Such memories of my years in Spring Arbor and then our move to California. Thank you Hubert.
Jeff Collver
March 2, 2016
What great memories and wonderful music.
Bill Barnes
March 1, 2016
Our heart felt sympathies ... send love and light.
From:
- The Barnes Family
Carmen Greene
March 1, 2016
Dr. Wash's wonderful smile, musical giftedness and gentle spirit blessed my life. I am thankful to have known him... and his precious wife and beautiful girls!
Arlene Wilson Barnett
March 1, 2016
Knew your grandmother in San Antonio well through FMC. She was a wonderful lady and always so proud to update us on her son and the best grandaughters anyone could have. I do remember y'all visiting us at the church several years ago and your Dad providing us with the wonderful music talent. He definately was blessed by God and shared that talent with so many over the years. A life well lived and now a heavenly reward well earned.
Patti Bovee
March 1, 2016
Girls (and your families),
Please accept my sincere condolences, not only from myself but my parents
Leon and Eileen (SAHS/SAC 1946-49) BOVEE (passed 12/2013 and 4/2014), who loved and appreciated your Fathers life and all he stood for. May you be blessed by Gods peace and know the eternal rewards your father is enjoying as he rejoices in Heaven with the Lord, his wife and family/friends. We too shall see them all again, with our faith and belief in God.
As a child living in Flint, MI and my parents as Pastor and wife at Westwood Heights FMC, I so loved when your father would come from SAC and do concerts at the church. I am approaching my 60's and can still picture him today as they did the Shadrach, Meshack and Abendigo in 'the Fiery Furnace' song. Amazing, so realistic, life lesson; he and that song will always be a part of my life.
May you and your families know the lasting impressions he and your family made on multiple lives thru out the years.
With much Respect and Love for your Dad, Hubert Wash.
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