Dr. Peter Nash

Peter was born in NY and raised in Los Angeles. He graduated from San Francisco State College and USC School of Medicine. He practiced Family Medicine for over 30 years in Santa Cruz and another 15 years at a rural health clinic in Garberville, Ca. Peter mentored nurse midwives and nurse practitioners for several years and was proud that 4 babies he delivered became physicians themselves! He loved the privilege of being a doctor. Peter was a poet and published 2 books of poetry, and after moving to Mendocino 6 years ago became a proud member of Writers of the Mendocino Coast and Westwords Poetry Group. Peter will always be remembered as a thoughtful and gentle person, doctor, friend, father and husband.He's survived by his wife Judy, sons Andrew, Robert, Boaz and Elijah, brother Lawrence Nash.He's predeceased by his parents Dr. Acatius and Dorothy Nash and his daughter Hana.A memorial will be planned at a later date. Contributions in Peter's name may be made to Hospice of Santa Cruz County.