Brian E Nash

Brian E. Nash, 80, of Washington, passed from this life on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Washington County Hospital. Private family services will be held at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Brian was born October 18, 1946, in Brighton, Iowa, the son of Herbert and Marjorie (Morgan) Nash. He attended Brighton High School. On August 13, 1966, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. Carey in Edina, Missouri. Brian worked for the City of Washington for 40 years as Maintenance Superintendent. He enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting, fishing, and was an Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Survivors include his wife Joyce of Washington, three children: Kelly (Nick) Hamilton of Marion, Iowa, Erin (Ed) Hotek of Washington, Iowa, and Brian (Lena) Nash of Floris, Iowa; six grandchildren: Jordan (Kaylee) DeMers, Carey (Valentina) Nash, Erika DeMers (Zack Hollier), Breanna Nash (Trevor Pilcher), Nash Hamilton, and Luke Hamilton; four great grandchildren: Emarie Adele, Avacyn, Alesana and Adler; and three siblings: Ronald (Sue) Nash, Brenda Nash and Lisa Robinson; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Brian in death were his parents, his brother William and infant brother Patrick.