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Sterrett Nash Obituary
Sterrett Nash, 93, died March 27, 2008, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, following an extended illness.
Rev. Nash was born May 21, 1914, on a farm northeast of Windfall, to Clarence and Mildred (Hill) Nash.
He graduated from Union Township High School, attended and received degrees from Marion College and Indiana University, and attended Cleveland Bible Institute in Cleveland, Ohio.
He pastored small Friends (Quaker) churches in central Indiana. He and his wife co-pastored Shiloh Friends for 40 years.
He taught biology and English for 36 years, 33 years at Frankton, two years at Windfall and one year west of Kokomo. He signed his first contract to teach at Frankton High School.
Following retirement from teaching and pastoral care, the Nashes worked with native Americans (Indians) in Oklahoma, Alabama and Iowa for 10 years, and during this time spent parts of three summers as librarians at two Friends schools in Ramallah, Jordan, West Bank. It is while here they became part of an Arab family and have one foster son, Samer Halteh, who now resides in San Francisco, Calif.
He was a member of the Frankton Lions Club and the Gideons Society.
Rev. Nash is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years Grace K. Nash; and three sisters.
He and his wife spent over 20 winters in Brooksville, Fla.
He is survived by a daughter, Jannice Peterson of Frankton; son Gary (wife, Nancy) Nash of New Castle; grandsons, Brad (wife, Tina) Samuels of Fort Wayne and Ryan Nash of New Castle; granddaughter, Heather Nash of New Castle; nephews, Robert McCauley and James McCauley of Greentown, Ind.; and nephew, Terry Wade of Noblesville..
Funeral services will be held at Harper and Dunnichay Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Monday with Robert McCauley and James McCauley officiating. Burial will follow at the New Hope Cemetery in Phlox, Ind.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons Society through the funeral home.
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Steve & Marlene Pedigo, WYM Superintendents
March 31, 2008
This is just a note to send our deepest sympathy to you. We have fond memories of Sterrett---his passion to serve in ministry for Christ Jesus, his commitment as a recorded minister of Western Yearly Meeting Friends Church, and his vision for Friends missions. Our prayers are with you.
Brian and Stacey Adams
March 30, 2008
I know Sterrett and Grace are celebrating together in Heaven! Sterrett was such a kind and knowledgable man who didn't know a stranger. His passing was a loss to many of us but such a gain to Heaven above. His family is in our prayers.
Mike, Chelsie, and Jackson Peterson
March 30, 2008
Jan,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We just saw this this evening. He made such an impact on Mike's life. We love you and are here if you need anything.
children of lloyd and maxine cain
March 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Craig Adams
March 30, 2008
I just wanted to say what a wonderful person I thought Sterrett Nash was. He was the type of person who always had something nice to say about everyone no matter what. He taught me so much growing up about trees, birds, plants and just life in general.....he was a very wise man. He will be missed but never forgotten!
Dick and Janice Samuels
March 30, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ross and Betty Powers
March 29, 2008
Dear Jannice and Family:
Ross and I would like to express to you our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. He was such a wonderful Christian gentleman. We here at Wesleyan Village in Brooksville, Florida loved him so much and will miss him greatly. It is our prayer that the many memories you have of your Dad will serve as a comfort and an inspiration to you during the difficult days that lie ahead. We have given a gift to Bethany Bible College in his memory.
With love, Ross and Betty Powers, Sterrett's Canadian Friends
Frieda Weaver
March 29, 2008
Jannice, my sympathy and prayers go out for you. I know you will miss your father very much. We have many wonderful memories of him and Grace down here in Wesleyan Village. It still seems like they should be in that corner apartment in Westendorf. May God's strength be yours.
JoAnna Samuels
March 29, 2008
Dear Jannice and Brad,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your dad and grandfather was a very nice man. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Love,
JoAnna
Rev. George & Helen McCallum
March 29, 2008
Sterrett was a wonderful Christian gentleman and has already been misses here in Wesleyan Village.
Becky Hylemon
March 29, 2008
Just wanted to say what a neat guy Rev. Nash was.I had him in school and use to attend bible school with my brothers and sisters at his church. The Smith Family on shiloh road. Becky Smith Hylemon
Arthur & Marilyn Heer
March 29, 2008
We have fond memories of Sterrett from Wesleyan Village and from Brooksville Breakfasts at Marion, IN. in the summer time. He was a special friend and will be missed by many. May the Lord send peace and comfort to the family as they miss him much in the days to come.
Ann Carter
March 29, 2008
We fondly remember Grace and Sterrett as loving and supportive F/friends. Our many years of contact through the ministry in Northern Area and Western Yearly Meeting together were a joy. We are thankful for their presence in our lives.
Diana Adams
March 29, 2008
Gary, Jannice, Brad, and Families, Just wanted you to know we are remembering you. Sterrett was a very special man. He and Grace was like our family too. I have so many happy memories of them and Shiloh Friends! He never failed to tell me how special our family "The Kelly's" was to him. He will always be remembered. Chuck, Diana, Brian, Craig, and Kevin Adams and Family
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