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Edward Nahas Obituary
Waukee
Edward Franklin Nahas passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 26, 2011, while working out at the Riverside YMCA in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Iles Funeral Homes—Dunn's Chapel concluding with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Wednesday. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, December 29 at Sacred Heart Church in West Des Moines. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Ed was born January 8, 1945 to George and Susan Nahas. Born and raised in Des Moines, he attended All Saints Catholic School, graduated from Dowling High School in 1962, and received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Drake University.
Ed was an avid basketball player in his youth, playing for both the Dowling Maroons and Drake Bulldogs. As an adult, he dedicated much of his free time to coaching high school basketball at Dowling and Roosevelt. He enjoyed coaching and instilling a love of the game in others, but nothing gave him greater pride than watching his own children excel in athletics.
Ed worked for Polk County Juvenile Court for more than 30 years. He received many awards for his service to the community and the courts throughout his career. He also worked as a state-certified adoption investigator conducting home studies for more than 20 years. He was privileged to be part of the adoption experience with families across Iowa, assisting deserving couples with realizing their dreams of raising a child. Each year during the holidays, he continued to receive cards from many of the families he served. Those cards were a source of significant pride for him and always brought a smile to his face. Even in retirement, he continued his adoption work part-time because he found it to be so personally fulfilling.
He enjoyed spending time with his wife, family and friends, seeing his grandchildren, and regularly attending Iowa Cubs baseball games.
Ed is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maret; a son, James G., his wife, Carolyn L. and their children, Olivia L., George J., Joseph J. and James E.; a son, Ted, his wife, Heather and their children, Tommy and John; a daughter, Julie Muller, her husband, Rick and their children, Ellie, Katelyn and Nikole; two sisters, Cynthia and Sharon; a niece, Christina (Nabeel) Nimry; and a brother-in-law, Juri Kaseoru. He is preceded in death by his parents; and mother-in-law, Larissa Kaseoru.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Riverside YMCA in Des Moines.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Fadel
January 18, 2012
To the Nahas family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear Ed. Remember all the wonderful times you've had with him and know he will somehow always be with you. Myself and my family will keep him—and all of you—in our prayers. God Bless.
Trisha Weems
January 5, 2012
Ed was a great source of encouragement to us through the adoption process. We are so sad for your loss! May the Lord Jesus fill your hearts with peace during this tough time!
Barbara Cornehls
December 29, 2011
This is such a great loss for so many. May our prays give you comfort. You are in our thoughts.
Barbara Cornehls and Mary Bird
Janna Emick
December 29, 2011
To Heather and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your father in law, dad, and grandpa sounded like a very special man.
From your Trinity Fort Dodge IHHC family
John Jolliffe
December 29, 2011
We are so sad to hear of Ed's passing. Ed helped us with the adoption of our daughter Maya in 2004/5. There are surely few greater gifts that one person can give another than to help bring a family a child. Ed's legacy is a truly awesome one. God bless and keep you all.
Kevin Lehman
December 28, 2011
Maret, Jimmy, Ted & Juilie; So sorry to hear of your loss. I have many, many fond memories of Ed during our years of coaching basketball together at Dowling HS. We had many good times & I fondly remember our "committee meetings" after basketball games & practices at DHS. Ed was always a joy to be around. He had a huge soft spot in his heart for his players & always looked for the best in a person. Above all Ed was proud of & loved his family. Ed will be sorely missed by everyone who knew & loved him. Ed was truly "one of a kind!" My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sara Sarcone-Kern
December 28, 2011
Cynthia,
So very sorry to hear about your brother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. A joyful reunion has happened in heaven, but I know this is a very, very painful time for you. I know he will be missed by many wonderful families that he helped. He was a kind soul and I know you will miss him terribly.
Wendl's
December 28, 2011
Ed was our guardian angel and blessed us with our two children. He has been a huge part of our family and we are all sadden. He will be deeply missed and I promise to keep sending Xmas cards of the kids growing up. Thank you for being an incredible man and u are deeply missed.
Ann Foutch
December 28, 2011
Ed completed our home study for the adoption of our son 4 1/2 years ago. We have such fond memories of what a kind and gentle man he was. This being our first experience with adoption, we were nervous and uncertain about the process. Ed put our fears at ease and walked us through the process. He was always so positive and helpful during each of our visits. We are very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories to hold in your heart as you walk through the days ahead. Jody & Ann Foutch
Mrs. Jim (Barbara Hancock
December 28, 2011
So sorry for your Loss, keeping you in my prayers.
Tom L'Estrange
December 28, 2011
Maret and Family, I was so sorry to hear about ED. Maret, You and Ed have been great friends for so many years. What a great guy.
John Brafford
December 28, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of my youth and Ed is in most of them. I feel like I have lost a brother.
John Brafford
December 28, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of my youth and Ed is in most of them. I feel like I have lost a brother.
Jonathan Craig
December 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family now in light of this sad news. Ed helped my wife and I bring our son home from Nigeria and will always be a part of our family's story. My family is praying for comfort for the Nahas family.
December 28, 2011
I first met Coach Nahas while at Dowling in 1985, my cousin, Mark Mauro and Uncle Don Mauro were also coaches, Mr Nahas was a "true pinacle" to teamwork, devotion, and spirit, he taught me alot of great ideals, and like my other coach, Mark, he was always wonderful to play for, never getting mad if we did'nt play good, instead, he gave all of us support and his wonderful smile, to lead us on to victory! Coach, you will be missed, and to the Nahas family, my heartfilled sympathy, and may almighty Lord Jesus shine perpetual light on you all and "Coach Ed" God Bless, Dave Serpento, Dowling class of '1988
December 28, 2011
We are truly sorry for your loss. Todd & Jodi (Krueger) Neumann, Johnston, IA
Ron German
December 28, 2011
It was a shock to hear of Ed's passing. He was a man who had areal concern for children and providing an environment for their future. May God bless Ed and be with his family during this time of remembrance.
Grover and Cindy Hahn
December 28, 2011
Maret and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy and wil deeply missed. Our prayers are with your entire family. Grover and Cindy Hahn
Stacey Koontz
December 28, 2011
My sincere condolence to the Nahas family. Ed is an amazing man. He helped us through our adoption of our son and was in the process of helping us again. He smiled ear to ear whenever he visited us telling us how happy he was for our family. He is going to be missed by many.
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