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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Bruce Warren Nash

May 10, 1931- July 25, 2020

On July 25th, 2020, Bruce Warren Nash, 89, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away in his home.  Bruce was born on May 10th, 1931, to Gertrude Persson Nash Magnuson and Vernon Flower Nash in Elgin, Illinois.  After the untimely death of his father, his mother later re-married to Alfred L. Magnuson, Bruce’s beloved stepfather.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jennie Bowen Nash, a native of Calvert County.  He was fortunate to be the father of three children:  Bradford Nash, Sr. (wife-Dorothy), Jacquelyn Nash, Joyce Nash-Ewen (husband-Timothy) who all survived him.  His grandchildren are Bradford Nash, Jr. (wife-Kelli), Alan Nash, Matthew Hilldrup (wife-Bowie), Bryan Hilldrup, Christopher Hilldrup, and Amy Ewen. Bruce was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Parker and Janice Brown.

Bruce worked as a patent/trademark searcher for the firm of Cushman, Darby & Cushman located in Washington, DC for more than 40 years.  He was also a member of the Potomac River Power Squadron teaching the basics of boating and navigation.  Bruce was an avid sailor who enjoyed boating for years out on the Chesapeake Bay he loved.  His lifetime joys were reading his trove of books, building model trains, and watching and collecting movies.  After retirement, Bruce and Jennie moved to the family farm in Huntingtown where he spent many happy hours out cutting grass on his tractor.

No visitation or funeral services will be held due to the current circumstances.  In lieu of flowers, please send cards and prayers or make a donation to the Salvation Army (salvationarmyusa.org or 615 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA  22314), Calvert Hospice, or the charity of your choice.  Because visits are not suitable at this time, phone calls would be greatly appreciated.

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Calvert Hospice

P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0892

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Link:
https://calverthospice.org/

Salvation Army

615 Slaters Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314

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Link:
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

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    Lisa Pershan
    26 Jul 2020
    6:05pm

    Bruce was always so kind to me and treated me like one of the family. He will truly be missed.

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    Ted and Gail Sanchez
    26 Jul 2020
    6:15pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Deepest sympathies.
    Ted and Gail Sanchez

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    maryllew Colvin
    27 Jul 2020
    3:21pm

    Dear Jennie and Family,
    No words can ease the loss you bear, but I know the loss you feel. Thank the Lord for your children and their families. I am glad your family is close to help you through this. I will be thinking of you so much at this time. My prayers are with you and I hope and pray that the wonderful memories you shared will sustain you now and always. Will always remember the reunion luncheon and Bruce’s train layout. Stuart enjoyed it as well. There is a favorite poem of ours, The Train of Life. I will send it to you later. I am so sorry I cannot be there to support you, but I will be there in my heart and spirit. Please accept this token of my deepest sympathy, I know it’s a small measure of your great loss.
    Your classmate, Mary Llew Colvin

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    Mary Parker
    30 Jul 2020
    2:33pm

    What a beautiful soul he Bruce had. I remember how excited he was to show us his latest addition to his massive train display when we would visit. Every time Steve and I were in their home, he and Jennie were the kindest, most welcoming people you will ever know. I’m so happy I got the chance to know him.

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    Lisa Pershan
    26 Jul 2020
    6:05pm

    Bruce was always so kind to me and treated me like one of the family. He will truly be missed.

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    Frederick
    State
    Md
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    Ted and Gail Sanchez
    26 Jul 2020
    6:15pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Deepest sympathies.
    Ted and Gail Sanchez

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    Amarillo
    State
    Texas
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    maryllew Colvin
    27 Jul 2020
    3:21pm

    Dear Jennie and Family,
    No words can ease the loss you bear, but I know the loss you feel. Thank the Lord for your children and their families. I am glad your family is close to help you through this. I will be thinking of you so much at this time. My prayers are with you and I hope and pray that the wonderful memories you shared will sustain you now and always. Will always remember the reunion luncheon and Bruce’s train layout. Stuart enjoyed it as well. There is a favorite poem of ours, The Train of Life. I will send it to you later. I am so sorry I cannot be there to support you, but I will be there in my heart and spirit. Please accept this token of my deepest sympathy, I know it’s a small measure of your great loss.
    Your classmate, Mary Llew Colvin

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    Silver Spring
    State
    MD
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    Mary Parker
    30 Jul 2020
    2:33pm

    What a beautiful soul he Bruce had. I remember how excited he was to show us his latest addition to his massive train display when we would visit. Every time Steve and I were in their home, he and Jennie were the kindest, most welcoming people you will ever know. I’m so happy I got the chance to know him.

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    Littleton
    State
    CO
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