Obituary of Harvey Nash

January 27, 1938 to September 16, 2008

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of David George Harvey Nash who was taken from us by the very rare Crutzfeld-Jakobs Disease (CJD) on September16, 2008.

Harvey leaves behind his soul mate, Caroline Aikins. He was a beloved father to his daughters Terri (Mike Muehle) Kimberley, Patti (Tom Wilson) Kimberley, and Toni, Okotoks, AB. He was also stepfather to Brent (Julie) Kimberley, and Derek (Chris) Aikens, Cranbrook. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren; Talen, Jordi, Torrin, Kendall, Niklas, Trennon and Heather.

Harvey was born on January 27th, 1938 in London, England to Arthur (Jake) and Ann Nash.They moved to Canada in 1940, and then moved to Kimberleyin 1942 after Jake was offered a goal tending position with the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Harvey leaves behind his siblings, William (Marlene) Nash, Sardis BC, John Nash, Kimberley, and Jayne (Wayne) Geiger, Fairmont and his four nieces. In his early years Harvey was guided by his passion for the outdoors and sports, specifically hockey. A talented young player,Harvey's hockey career took him on quite a journey playing for such teams as the Calgary Spurs, Greensboro Generals, (North Carolina), and the Chatham Maroons, (ONT). Harvey brough this hockey experience home, and over the years ended up playing for, coaching and managing the Kimberley Dynamiters and also coaching the Kimberley Knights. Dad also loved to golf and never could decide whether he should play right handed or left handed! He was on the Kimberley Golf Course Executive for many years.Through out his youth Harvey loved the competitiveness of the Kimberley Men's Baseball League and played a major role in the Dynamos and Hobos Rivalry. Go Dynamos! Harvey loved growing up and spending his life in Kimberley. He had a true love for the outdoors and could often be found camping, fishing and hiking or working in his yard. He had a special place in his heart for the St. Mary's Valley. Harvey spent the last eight years as an active member of the Kimberley Elks Club where he worked tirelessly to bolster the club and contribute to the community. As a result of his commitment, the Elks Club has decided to name their main hall "The Harvey Nash Hall". Up until recently, Harvey had been a career electrician, gaining his apprenticeship through Cominco. He only just recently retired and was looking forward to a life on the links and traveling with Caroline. Dad had many friends and held a place in his heart for each and every one of them. 

A Celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, September 24th, at 2:00pm, at the Marysville Community Church. Family and friends are welcome to travel to the Kimberley Cemetery for Dad's interment. Following the service, everyone is invited to the Kimberley Elks Club for a gathering of friends and memories. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the HEART AND STROKE FUND."

Dad, words cannot express how much we love and miss you.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.Condolences for the family maybe left at www.mcphersonfh.com

David George Harvey NASH