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Nathan Lee Horn
1974 - 2016
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1974 - 2016
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Sarasota, FL
Nathan Lee Horn, 42, died Sunday, November 6th, surrounded by his family. Nathan was born October 20, 1974 in Winterset. He graduated from Ames High School in 1993 earning an art scholarship and attended the Chicago School of Arts. He was creatively gifted and worked with drama, performance art, culinary arts, as well as paintings and drawings. He lived in Madison, WI, Ames, and Sarasota, FL. His latest project was opening the Truthful Art Studio in Wichita Falls, TX. Nathan, loved by many, is survived by his parents, Richard and Beverly; brother Justin (all of Sarasota); sister Emily (Dan) Fincham and nephew Elias (Carrollton, GA). Grandmothers Ruby Hendrickson and Nancy Horn (Winterset), aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held November 20, 2 p.m. at the Octagon Art Center in Ames. Memorials may be made to Octagon Art Center .
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Todd Guge
August 27, 2019
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Teresa Henderson
February 22, 2017
I wouldn't be the person I am without Nate. Because of him, a shy 14 year old girl learned to come out of her shell. He will always live in my heart.
David Opheim
December 1, 2016
Nathan was a best friend and one of a kind, loved much. God bless.
Jennifer Johnson-Kernes
November 17, 2016
I'm so sad to hear this. I used to have many conversations with him during art class with Mrs. Gugal. He was so creative. Prayers to all the family.
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Catlyn Beach
November 12, 2016
Nathan was the love of my life. He gave me a brother in Justin, a sister in Emily, and a mom and Dad in Beverly and Richard. They accepted me as one of their own, and for the last five years we shared love, laughter, good times and bad. He gave me a beautiful Ohana of friends...he gave me art and poetry, and so much laughter and strength. For all of these things I am eternally grateful. I will see him when my time comes. He will be waiting...and I will be home with him. Love you all, and I'm with you.
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Dana Birnbaum
November 10, 2016
Truthful Opening Night
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November 10, 2016
dana birnbaum
November 10, 2016
25 years of knowing and loving Nathan.. I wish I had known more, I wish I could have done more. Thank you for giving him such a well loved family, and well loved life. Thank you for the last six weeks, they weren't enough, but it was enough to build a gallery.
I'm so sorry
dana
Alan Murdock
November 10, 2016
Nate opened my eyes to a world beyond the small town of Ames. He had an expansive way of looking at life and the world and he was willing to jump into things head first. Goodbye Nate. We love you.
Hannah Thorn
November 9, 2016
My heart is with everyone who loved and enjoyed Nathan. He was a great inspiration in art and at living an interesting, varied life. This is a terrible loss for us all.
Sylvia Ethington
November 9, 2016
One of my dearest friends for more than twenty years, we had countless adventures together. He brought joy to everyone around him, and will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Betty Hendrickson
November 9, 2016
I remember when he asked me why I wore earrings. That was an interesting conversation.
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