Dean Arthur Nash

Dean Arthur Nash, age 82, of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at a local care facility. He was born on August 20, 1942, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Charles D. and Ruth C. (Krueger) Nash. Dean married Arline (Elliott) Winn on October 11, 1986, in Spring Lake. She preceded him in death on June 9, 2011, after 24 years of marriage.

Dean graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1960. In 1964, he graduated from Ferris State University with his bachelor's degree in marketing. He retired from NBD Bank, formerly the People's Bank, in Grand Haven, after 25 years.

Dean was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church and was a longtime member of the Grand Haven Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 925 where he also served as Past Secretary (15 years) and Past Treasurer (24 years). He also was a 32-year member of the Grand Haven AMBUCS where he served as Past President and Treasurer. Dean served as Treasurer of the Grand Haven Aviation Association, was member and former Chairman of the Lake Forest Cemetery Board, past member of the Tri Cities Supervisions Club & Industrial Engineering Group, and the Chamber of Commerce, where he was also a member of the First Ambassadors Group of the Chamber. Dean also held memberships at and was involved with the Tri-Cities Kiwanis Club and the Grand Haven Elks Lodge #1200.

When Dean was not busy serving his community or helping out at the Eagles, he enjoyed going fishing, golfing, and traveling. Dean will be forever remembered and missed by his family and his many friends, including those at the Grand Haven Eagles, the Grand Haven Elks, and his church.

Dean is survived by his siblings, Char Ruth Nash and Dr. Kenneth "Casey" (Mary) Nash, all of Grand Haven; step-daughters, Lisa (Kevin) Reimink of Grand Rapids and Donna Langlois of Fruitport; nephews: Thomas Charles Ellingboe, William Ellingboe, II, and Dr. Andrew Nash, M.D.; his niece, Lisa Brown; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and his canine companion, Clara Marie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife; and his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and William Ellingboe.

The Memorial Service for Dean will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dan Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Lake Forest Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, Grand Haven Eagles, Aerie 925, or the Tri-Cities Kiwanis Club.

** For those unable to attend the in-person service for Dean, it was live-streamed through the church on March 29th, 2025.

Click here to view the service: https://vimeo.com/1071415768/b505efe9b7

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