Nathan Beito

1976 - 2022

Nathan Beito Nathan Beito, 46, formerly of Granite Falls passed away Friday, December 16 at Henderson Hospital in Henderson, Nev. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls. Nathan Allan Beito was born August 9, 1976, the son of Gary and Judy (Jensvold) Beito in Granite Falls. He was baptized on October 17, 1976, and confirmed on October 25, 1992, at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1994. In November of 1994, Nathan decided to serve his country and joined the United States Navy. After his graduation from Navy basic training, as a Navy Seaman Apprentice, he received a Letter of Commendation for being a Data Processing Technician Seaman. While stationed onboard the USS Saipan (LHA-Z) he was deployed to the Mediterranean where he visited Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Turkey and Israel. Nathan received several commendations while he served in the US Navy including: The National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Armed Forces Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in February 1997. Following his discharge, he moved back to Granite and began working at Firefly Creek Casino where he became a Pit Boss. In 1999, Nathan and his brother, Ryan moved to Las Vegas, Nev. where Nathan continued his education and earned an Associates of Applied Science with Honors in Accounting and a Certificate of Achievement with Honors in Bookkeeping. Nathan continued his education at UNLV part-time while working at the job he loved which was at CCSN as an Administrative Assistant. Nathan enjoyed bowling, and in his younger years, he was in many tournaments and won a State Championship. Nathan loved animals and his life literally revolved around his cat Slinky. Family meant the world to Nathan, but trying to get him to come home in the winter to visit was like pulling teeth. Nathan was easy going, he liked to make others laugh and loved face-timing, especially during family gatherings, holidays or just to shoot the breeze, it made him feel like he was here with us. Nathan's infectious smile and warm heart will forever be missed by his family and friends. We love you Nate!!! Nathan is survived by his brother Ryan Beito (Rita Smith) of Granite Falls; his uncle David Beito (Lorelei Andresen) of Montevideo; uncle Paul Beito of Arlington, Va. and aunt Shelly Runia of Granite Falls. Nathan was preceded in death by his parents.