James "Ed" Nash's Obituary
James Edward Nash, son of James W. Nash and Beulah (Baxter) Nash was born October 28, 1923 in Palmyra, Nebraska. He died December 17, 2012 at the Corydon Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 89. Ed was baptized in 1939 at the Palmyra Baptist Church and later became an active member of the Clio United Methodist Church. Ed grew up on a farm working horses and mules and he continued farming following graduation from Palmyra High School in 1941. Ed and his parents purchased land in southern Iowa in 1948 and later in 1953 they moved to a farm south of Allerton. Ed milked cows, gradually changing over to feeding out cattle and farmed the land while caring for his aging parents. He and his neighbor Merle Levis became good friends and enjoyed attending community events and traveling together. On February 17, 1979 Ed and Ruth Moore were married, thus beginning a new chapter in his life. Together they built a new home on the farm and Ed continued to feed out cattle until his retirement. Much of time he kept a horse for working his cattle and for his riding pleasure. Ed and Ruth also enjoyed traveling. They went on several trips and tours of the United States and Canada. His favorites were an Alaskan tour and the Calgary Stampede. Ed and Ruth attended many community events thru the years, especially enjoying music programs. Ed enjoyed being with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his sister Rachael Davis, Jackson, California, nephews Lynn Nash of Allerton, Craig (Helen) Nash of Lacona, and Nathan (Anita) Nash of Newton, step-children Gene (Evelyn) Moore of Bloomington, Illinois and Marilyn Burley of Indianola, grandchildren Kristina (Matt) Valentine of Box Elder, South Dakota and Karla (Nick) Sulser of Corydon, great grandchildren R. B. Sloan, Morgan, Michael, Leighanne, and Mark Valentine, and Dominic and Brylee Sulser and several other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth of 31 years, brother Clair (Faith) Nash, sisters Beth (Harold) Scattergood and Dorothy (Bryce Jr.) Blynn, brother-in-law Ray Davis, son-in-law Dwaine Burley, and great grandchildren Riley and Taylor Sulser. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James "Ed" Nash please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation DEC 21. 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CST) Randolph Funeral Home 204 North Greeley StreetCorydon, IA 50060 Funeral Service DEC 21. 1:30 PM (CST) Randolph Funeral Home 204 North Greeley StreetCorydon, IA 50060
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