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William H. Nason Jr.

William H. Nason, Jr. William H. Nason, Jr.,

passed away peacefully on January 14,2010with his family by his side. Dad was born on

May 28, 1918 in Veazie, Maine to William

Nason Sr. and Nellie Fortier Nason. He spent

his younger years working with his family on

various dairy farms in Monroe, Blue Hill,

Bangor and Wells, Maine. The hard work and

harsh weather shaped his strength of character

and strong work ethic. At age 21 he enlisted in

the Army and was sent to military police

training in Biloxie, Mississippi, serving two

years as a military policeman. From there he

transferred to Sioux City, Iowa, for cadet

training in the Army Air Corp. Upon

graduation, he served as an air transport

navigator, flying on C54's to the South Pacific

war zones. After his honorable discharge, he

came to Eureka to join the rest of theNasonfamily. While working at the California

Barrel Factory, he met and fell in love with

Vera Vincent of Arcata. Dad then went to work

for Kramer Auto Supply as an outside

salesman, along with his life-long friend, Bill

Finnegan. Together, Bill and Dad founded

Finnegan and Nason Auto Supply in 1955.

Dad retired in 1978 after selling the businessto his son, BillNason, III. Dad loved salmon

fishing with his father and crossing the bar

with his brothers, son and friends. He enjoyed

traveling with his family and spending time at

their summer home in the Little Golden Gate

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subdivision in Bridgeville. He had great

memories of boating and water skiing at the

old Orick Boat Club. He could beat anybody at

poker. Dad was the most loving and generous

husband, father, and brother that anyone

could ask for. He always had a twinkle in his

eye and a shy smile on his face. Dad was

preceded in death by his parents, brothers

Roy, Bob and Harold Nason, and also by two

sisters, Dorothy Wahlund and Pearl Nessier. He

is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vera

Nason, his son William(Pamela), his daughter

Laura MacMurchy, and grandsons Kyle andNathan Sanford. He is also survived by his

brother Clarence Nason (Eleanor) of Arcata,

sisters Shirley Tuel of Eureka, and Betty Ball of

New Hampshire. The family would like to thank

the staff of the Rehabilitation Department at

General Hospital, and the Pacific Rehabilitation

Center who took care of dad over the past six

weeks. Special thanks to Shirley Tuel for all

she has done for our family over the years. Per

Dad's wishes, a private family service was held

at Sander's Funeral Home on January 18,2010.

Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of

Humboldt. Please sign the guest book at

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