Nash, Frank Thurman

Frank Thurman Nash, 82, of Iowa City, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Lantern Park Nursing Center, Coralville. Services: 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Gay & Ciha Funeral Home. The family would like to invite everyone to a reception immediately following the service to be held at the funeral home. A private family burial will be at Oakland Cemetery.

Frank was born March 6, 1927, the son of John and Margaret Nash, and was a lifelong resident of Iowa City. He was united in marriage to Sara (Sally) Clearman in 1949.

Frank attended Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault, Minn., the University High School, and the University of Iowa, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He enlisted in the Navy in January 1945, and was proud to serve his beloved country with honor. He joined his father in the operation of the John Nash Wholesale Grocery Company until his retirement in 1979, and continued business interests in the area thereafter. His memberships included the National American Wholesale Grocers Association, Rotary International, and the Rotary Club of Iowa City.

An avid sportsman, he enjoyed golf, hunting, ocean and freshwater fishing, and photography. Frank was an enthusiastic Hawkeye supporter, especially football. Most of all, he cherished time with his family.

Frank is survived by his two children, Elizabeth (Richard) Ronning of Denver, Colo. and John Nash (Teresa Ulin) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Spencer and Mackenzi Nash, Michelle (Dellis) Miller, and Marc Rebal.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa City Animal Shelter, in care of the Gay & Ciha Funeral Home.

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