Miss you beloved friend❤️‍🩹

The Best Trip Of All Time — with Braeden Stevens

I love and miss you so much dad. You’re the first and last thing I think about everyday. I will always remember your generosity, and the things that we loved and we shared together. Whenever I would visit and tell you how much I liked a new jacket or a pair of shoes you had, you’d insist that I take it. During this time of year I remember doing family brackets for March madness every year and how much you loved bringing us in individually, and helping us make our picks. You’d always say “winner gets a king size candy bar of their choice!!” The year that North Carolina and Illinois met in the championship we both had them in the final, you had UNC as your champ and I had Illinois, it came down to that game to decide the winner in the family that year and it was between you and I. When North Carolina eventually won and you were the champion I was so sad and upset that I wouldn’t get to pick what candy bar I wanted, (I think in reality I was more upset that I didn’t win 😂 I get my competitive spirit from you) and you let me know that I was still going to be able to pick whatever candy I wanted still, because you knew that would make me feel better, I still remember I picked a box of milk duds. I am so proud to be your son, and I hope that I’m making you proud to be my dad. 

My heartfelt condolences to Nate’s family.  I hope you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you all share.  From the first time I met Nate,  he instantly became another brother to me.  He was the kind of person and friend who would drop everything for you regardless of what time of day or night.   The most thoughtful, kind and giving person I have ever known.  He talked endlessly about Linda and the kids - they were his reason for living and boy he was so very proud of all of them.  He will always hold a special place in my heart.  Love you N8. Rest in peace my dear friend. ♥️

I grew up with Nathan til 7th grade in Chelan/Manson area. He was always kind, helpful and funny. I have enjoyed meeting most of you kids when you would come to visit as Linda is the sister of a good friend of mine. Nathan came from an incredibly great family and created an incredibly great family! ♥️ He loved you each! May you each feel God’s love and peace and hand in your lives! You are in our thoughts and prayers! We are sorry for your loss! Sincerely, Julie Woods Stock

I went to High School in Chelan (class of 85). With Nathan.   In High school we had some good times together …. We both worked at the parks in Chelan together…He was a great guy even in High school.   I am so sorry for your loss….  Good memories!

Sincerely 

Bryan Peebles

Me with Dad, Nick and Lucy my first Christmas here a few weeks after I moved in. Dad did so much for me the last 2 years of his life, especially at this time when he asked me if I wanted to come live with him, I was struggling with a lot in my life at the time and Dad helped me develop so much mentally, physically and in many other ways. I’ll always think about these last 2 years and how much they mean to me.

On the beach in Miami

I'll never forget when I met with Nate to ask him for permission to marry Alyssa. He pulled out a small school picture of her that he had in his wallet (he had one of all of his kids), and told me that even though she is older now, she will always be his little girl. He got emotional as we talked and I could clearly see the love that he had for all his children. In the end, he gave me his blessing and welcomed me with open arms into his family. I was more than lucky to have him as my father in-law.