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Neil Hugh Nash Sr., 76

Neil Hugh Nash Sr., 76, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Jan. 26, 2017, at his home. Neil was born June 12, 1940, in Racine, Wis., to Jay and Jerrie Lynne (Cosur) Nash II. Neil spent his childhood in Green Bay, Wis.

He met Victoria Tyacke in Milwaukee. Together they moved to California, where they were married April 28, 1979, in Anaheim, Calif. They lived in California for 12 years before moving to Post Falls in 1992.

In Post Falls, he started his own painting business, “Service Painting,” which he operated until October 2016.

Neil was a member of the Sky Prairie Church. He enjoyed going to the Coeur d’Alene Casino, dancing with his wife and fishing with his grandchildren. His true passion was painting, and there was nothing he liked to do more than work.

Neil raised four children: Kelly Nash of Wisconsin, Jay (Sheri) Nash of Chico, Calif., Troy Nash in Heaven and Neil (Holly) Nash of Post Falls; he also had two brothers, Jay (Judy) Nash and Jack Klein; six grandchildren, Valor, Ethan, Jadon, Breandan, Troy and Taylor; nephews Tony and Jay III; nieces Katelynne, Leah, Shea and Tilee; and godson Shane.

A celebration of Neil’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls. Everyone is invited to an open house and reception immediately following the ceremony at the family home.

You may view his online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.