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Obituary- Nash, Ava

Ava A. Nash
Ava A. Nash, 83, Grantville, died Sunday, August 27, 1995, at the Rossville Valley Manor.

Mrs. Nash and her husband farmed near Grantville and operated an orchard and later the Grade A. Dairy Farm with their son, L. Clark Nash. During World War II, Mrs. Nash helped prepare bandages to be sent overseas. She also served at a Serviceman’s Club and was a Red Cross volunteer. She worked for Sears for 11 years.

She was born November 5, 1911, near Maple Hill, the daughter of Fred S. and Mabel Miller Clark. She attended school in Maple Hill. She had lived in Whitefish, Mont., and Calgary, Ontario, Canada, while her husband worked on the Al-Can High¬way. She first moved to Grantville in 1931.

Mrs. Nash was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Grantville Extension Homemakers Unit, a Bridge Club and the Grantville Flower Club. She also canvassed for and supported the American Cancer Society, the Heart Fund and the American Red Cross.

She married Lynne Brooke Nash on April 4, 1931. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her son, L. Clark Nash.

Survivors include a sister, Sybil Deiter, Topeka; a brother, Wayne Clark, Paxico; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 Wednesday evening at Davidson Funeral Home. Her service was at 10:00 Thursday at Countryside Christian Church. Burial was in Grantville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside Christian Church, K-4 and N.E. 36th Terrace, Topeka 66617.

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