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Nathan Lex Obituary
Nathan was preceded in death by his grandparents David and Estelle Kret, Joan and Packy Lex, and uncles Bernard and Steven Kret. He is survived by his brother, David Lex, and sister-in-law Shannon Harris; mother, Dorothy (Dot) Kret; father, Michael Lex; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as his DKA family. And an impressive collection of Nerf guns.
A service to celebrate Nathan's life will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, his 30th birthday, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Contributions in Nathan's memory can be made to TUSD, specifically supporting Nathan's Kids at Mansfield Junior High, to continue his legacy of fostering education and growth in the community.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Lex
school friends
January 5, 2025
my deepest condolences
JERRY & KATHY
December 29, 2024
Dot, Michael and Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your son Nathan. Please accept our prayers and condolences. May he rest in peace
RICK WAMER
December 28, 2024
Dorothy, Michael, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Nathan. I so enjoyed his presence in a course I was teaching at the School of Theatre, Film & Television. Our conversations were always very inspiring and uplifting. He was a light. May he rest in Peace.
John Marques
December 27, 2024
To Dot and Family, Please accept my condolences on Nathan's passing. He sounds like a wonderful young man who helped many people.
Dave Cole
December 26, 2024
Michael and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Nathan´s passing. Please accept my condolences.
Wocky Redsar
December 25, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss of your son, Nathan. My prayers and deep condolences for you and your family. RIP Nathann.
Love, Wocky
Patti and Carl Oswald
December 25, 2024
Our condolences to you and your family. We lost our son to Lung Cancer this year after a 2 month battle. He was only 42.
Your son sounds like a remarkable young man. Our hearts go out to you.
May he rest in peace.
Julieta Gonzalez, MFA
December 25, 2024
Dot and Michael, my deepest condolences for your heart-breaking loss. Be blessed in the joy and happiness Nathan brought to your family and our community during his brief time on earth.
David White
December 23, 2024
Dot, we are lifting you and your family in prayers for peace, comfort, strength and courage. I did not know Nathan, but reading about him and knowing you, I think our entire community suffers this loss as well. Blessings my Rotary friend.
Faye Morse and Eric Smith
December 23, 2024
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this surreal time.
Love , Faye and Eric
Julian G.
December 22, 2024
May his memory be a blessing.
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