Thomas Richard Nash, 77, of Great Falls, died peacefully in Benefis West Extended Care on Friday, October 30, 2015.

      Per Thomas' wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.   Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

      Thomas Richard Nash was born on May 25, 1938 in Butte, Montana to Mary Jane and Edward Nash.   In 1960, Tom married Maurita Conavad, his high school sweetheart.   He graduated from the University of Montana in 1961 with a degree in Pharmacy and moved to Havre, where he began working for Owl Drug.   Tom's three daughters Jacquie, Danette and Deanna were born in Havre.   In 1964, Thomas moved his family to Great Falls and went to work for Skaggs Pharmacy.   His son, Brett Thomas Nash was born in Great Falls.   Tom and Maurita had four children together and they later separated.

      Thomas truly enjoyed the outdoors and he loved watching all sports.   He was an avid NASCAR, Mariners, Broncos and Notre Dame fan and seldom missed his children's or grandchildren's events and activities.   He passed his love of the outdoors and sports on to all those he knew.   Those who knew Tom knew how proud he was of his children and grandchildren.   They were his world and he was there for them whenever they needed him to be.

      Thomas is survived by his brothers, Larry (Kathy) Nash of Littleton, CO and Edward J. (Pat) Nash of Anchorage, AK;   children Jacquie McCarvel, Danette (Greg) Sukut, Deanna Nash, and Brett Nash all of Great Falls;   five grandchildren, Dustin Nash, DJ Bernier, Kate Nash, Kelcey McCarvel, and Morgan Sukut;   two great-grandchildren, Khloe and Daylin Nash;   five nephews;   and one niece.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jane and Edward Nash.

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