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NATHANIEL MEACON SEMPLE "Nat"
Died at Georgetown University Hospital on January 3, 2012, following complications arising from a hip fracture. Born in St. Louis, he grew up in Detroit, Michigan, attended Phillips Academy, Columbia University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A model father, husband, brother and friend, Nat's brilliant wit, loyalty and generosity will forever be treasured.Passionate for public policy, he served on the staff of U.S. Senator Robert P. Griffin, Representative Marvin Esch, the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee and for many years served as Vice-President of Government Affairs for The Committee for Economic Development. Mr. Semple served as President of the Transplant Recipient International Organization, as a board member of Washington Hospice and was frequently recognized for his contributions to the organ transplant community. He served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and saw active duty aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard during The Vietnam War.He is survived by his wife, Patricia Maguire Semple; sons, Nathaniel, Jr. and Carter; two grandchildren, Nathaniel ll and Macallan Rose and four siblings, Robert B., Lloyd A., Elizabeth S. Knight and William T. Semple, his identical twin. A public memorial service will be held on Friday, January, 13 at 11 a.m. at the Metropolitan Club, 1700 H St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006. Arrangements by DeVOL.
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Amanda Simmons
January 2, 2025
You are still missed.
amanda
January 2, 2024
what an awesome man with great sense of humor amid his challenges
Amanda Simmons
January 2, 2021
He is missed everyday for his kindness and humor.
Tom Scanlon
February 6, 2012
To the family of Nat Semple,
Because I was out of town on the day of Nat's memorial service, I was unable to attend, but certainly would have if it had been at all possible. I have never met Nat's family but I have wonderful memories of his wit, intelligence, and kindness to me when we worked together to organize a Kellogg Foundation event in Washington, D.C. many years ago. Though my contacts with Nat were infrequent and very much in the past, he will always be remembered as one of the most delightful business colleagues I have ever had. My deepest sympathies to his entire family.
Mimi Wilson
January 20, 2012
Dear Patsy,Bob,Lloyd,Betsy and Bill,
I just watched the video sent by David Ilsley of the beautiful memorial service for Nat.
I have many happy memories of summers at HB with Nat and the whole Semple family.
All of you are in my prayers.
Love
Mimi Ferriss Wilson
Amanda Simmons
January 13, 2012
Dearest Patsy,
We just got the word as we are out of town. Please accept our deepest sympathy and we are thinking of you and your family. Much love, Mandy and Wes Simmons
Colleen Felkl
January 10, 2012
Carter, My condolences to you and your family regarding the loss of your father. He sounded like a wonderful man who made many great contributions to his community, country and family. Sincerely, Colleen
Mary Gaut
January 8, 2012
Dear Patsy,
We are holding you in our hearts and prayers. We will miss Nat at all our gatherings both here and at HB. Mary and Rocky
Rhonda Carey
January 8, 2012
My condolences go out to the Semple family! He was a great man who has helped in changing many peoples lives. May God rest his soul and may God give his family strength and peace during this difficult time. God bless you all!
from Rhonda Carey - transplant recipiant from washington hospital center /apart of "the sweet 16" paired kidney exchange in washington d.c.
John Fung
January 8, 2012
My sympathies to Pat, Nat Jr and Carter, and the rest of the family. Nat was a charmer - funny, witty and loving. I always appreciated his words of wisdom during my visits to Washington in the late 1990s during the allocation debates. He was a true patriot and a loving family man. I will remember him always.
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