Russell Bernard Nash

Russell B. Nash, age 86, went to join the Lord's Heavenly Choir, January 11, 2011. Russ was born September 23, 1924, the son of Albert and Hazel (Shultz) Nash. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1942. He married Lila Hallock on September 14, 1950. \r
Russ worked at Hastings Manufacturing and retired from EW Bliss. He spent his life volunteering. He loved people, singing and playing the organ. Russ was always known for wearing Hawaiian shirts. His spirit was as bright as his shirts. He loved Precious Moments and all that they stand for. He was the president of Butcher's Late Bloomers Precious Moments Collector Club for many years. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, singing in the choir. He also sang with the Lakewood Area Choral Society for many years. He won numerous awards for his life time achievements. Russ enjoyed bowling all his life, into his senior years with his girls, ""Russ's Harem"". \r
Russ is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lila, daughters, Dawn (Steve) Baldwin, Melody (Larry) Souter, and Leisa (Steve) Main, grandchildren, Jennifer (Eric) Benson, Derek Baldwin, and Kimberly Main, Great grandchildren, Samantha, Alex, and Logan, adopted grandson, Chad Henry, sister, Marie (Joseph) Ulrich, brother, Ronald (Suzanne) Nash, sister, Jean Martin, brother-in-law, Robert Hallock, several special nieces and nephews and many, many more loving family and friends.\r
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hastings Moose Lodge #628, 128 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI 49058.\r
Visitation will be held, Sunday, January 16, 2011 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Memorial Service at 3:00 pm. Funeral luncheon at Hastings Moose following the memorial service. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
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