NATION, Jim
passed away September 6, 2019, Jim was born in Springfield, Illinois in 1933. He grew up in a large family made up of 14 siblings (including half and step siblings). He was raised on a farm and was the first of his family to graduate from college. After spending two years in Japan during the Korean War, he went on to attain his Ph.D. in Speech Pathology from the University of Wisconsin. He spent most of his career at Case Western Reserve where he received awards for teaching, performed research and trained undergraduate and graduate students for over 20 years. He authored a number of research articles and books one of which was a widely used textbook on speech pathology diagnosis. In 1985, he met the love of his life, Ed Moore, and decided to move to Tucson. He and Ed created a family of Jim's nieces and nephews and Ed's daughters. He was a gourmet cook known for his memorable desserts, entertaining, and was always up for playing a good board game. His recipe file was extensive with annotations of when and to whom he had served various dishes. He was a world traveler and participated and supported theater throughout his life. As his legacy, he started a scholarship fund at the University of Arizona to support theater arts performance majors. Jim was always a man of deep integrity who refused to pretend to be anything he wasn't. Years before Stonewall, he lived as an openly gay man long before it was common or even safe. In doing so, he offered a model for many others who lacked his courage to begin to make their own journeys into authenticity and pride. Memorial donations can be made to the University of Arizona Foundation FBO James E. Nation, Ph.D Theatre Arts Scholarship. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 17, 2019
Major, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing; although you made sure his life was the best it could be. I met Jim 42 years ago as a 23 year old pimple-faced brand new teacher. It was a rocky beginning as I was not used to someone speaking their mind as Jim did. The rockiness soon faded and we became good friends. I am still teaching and still using information that I gleaned from Jim. Now you get to cook for the Seraphim and Cherubim.
Jonathan Becker
September 15, 2019
Jim--unique, acerbic, curious, authentic. I learned much about all of these things from him. I will miss him for his energy and honesty. Rest in peace, friend.
Janice O'Mahony
September 10, 2019
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