Nathan “Nate” Hews, 28, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, after a prolonged battle with a traumatic brain injury from a weightlifting accident in 2018. Despite years of debilitating pain, Nathan fought with unrelenting strength, determination, and heart. He never gave up on life, even when it asked the impossible of him.

A 2015 graduate of Klamath Union High School, Nathan made his mark early, breaking the school’s bench press record his senior year. His passion for weightlifting became one of the great loves of his life. He rose to the top .1% of bodybuilders worldwide in his category and earned second place in the natural heavyweight division at the 2024 Muscle Contest International Challenge. He proved time and again that grit, discipline, and resilience were his defining traits.

Nathan was also a world-ranked player in Guns of Boom, competing in the top global leagues. His passion for marksmanship extended beyond the screen; he owned several handguns and rifles and had set his sights on mastering long-range shooting. Whatever he did, he pursued with intensity, precision, and purpose.

But beyond the records and rankings, Nathan will be remembered most for who he was. The life of the party with the best laugh — loud, infectious, and unforgettable. A young man who carried deep pain yet made others feel seen, heard, and less alone in theirs. A devoted son, brother, and grandson, whose love for his family ran deep and unwavering. A fighter who beat the odds more times than anyone could count, and who showed what it meant to hold on to hope, even in the darkest of hours.

Nathan is survived by his loving mother, Vivien Colahan; his father, Russell Hews; his sisters, Naomi Hews and Rachel Bojanski; his grandmother, Julie Blanchard; his stepfather, Mike Colahan, and his grandfather, Bruce Froemke.

A celebration of Nathan’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 9, at Refuge City Church in Klamath Falls, Oregon. All who knew and loved Nathan are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to support Nathan’s brain autopsy and his memorial costs. These funds will help determine the cause of his undiagnosed condition and further research to support others living with traumatic brain injuries — a cause close to Nathan’s fight and his family’s heart.

Though his time with us was far too short, Nathan’s impact, courage, and light will never fade.

Send to someone

Share this obituary with others

https://everloved.com/life-of/nathan-hews/obituary/

Copy