From the Athens Messenger Sunday March 30, 2008
Timothy Nause
ATHENS - Timothy A. Nause, 49, of Athens, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at his home following a long struggle with cancer.
Born April 18, 1958, in Fremont, he was the son of the late Clarence Justin "Bud" Nause and Luella M. King Nause Szymanowski and his stepfather, Robert Szymanowski. A 1976 graduate of Fremont Ross High School, he received his bachelor's degree in specialized studies from Ohio University with a major in political and community organizing. He most recently served for over 10 years as the Senior Programs Division Director at the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD), receiving state and national recognition for his leadership and commitment to public service. Through his stewardship of programs such as Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions, he touched the lives of many throughout the Ohio Appalachian region.
Tim's additional contributions to our region included the development of the kitchen business incubator facility for the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), and establishment of the HIV/AIDS testing program for Planned Parenthood of Southeast Ohio. He had also previously served as coordinator for the Long Term Care Facilities Ombudsman Program for the Area Agency On Aging with Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District and as an ombudsman and investigator for long-term care residents on a statewide basis for the Ohio Department of Aging. Early in his career he served as the transportation coordinator and interim director of the United Seniors of Athens County and served in a variety of capacities with Seven Sauces and DV8 restaurants in Athens.
Tim is survived by his life partner of over 27 years, Mark H. Sutton of Athens; two sisters, Susan J. Nause of Athens and Tina (Larry) Orndorff of Unionville, Mich.; six nieces and nephews, Phillip Mathna of Bettsville, Derek (Lisa) Mathna of Fremont, Heidi Lehmann of Brooklyn, N.Y., Troy Lehmann of Fremont, Tina (Bill) Warren of Carbon Hill and Bridget (Jason) Smith of Fremont; 11 great-nieces and -nephews; several aunts and uncles; his partner's father Robert H. Sutton of Athens, sister Kathy (Mike) Brooks of Athens and nephews Brandon and Devin Brooks, and numerous friends.
Besides his parents and stepfather, he is preceded in death by sister Andrea Wagner and his partner's mother, Rhea D. Sutton.
A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, April 26, 2008, at noon at the Athens Country Club, Route 56, Athens.
Memorial contributions in Tim's honor may be made to the Robert E. Pitts Endowment for Appalachia, c/o COAD, P.O. Box 787, Athens, OH 45701 or The Athens Foundation, P.O. Box 366, Athens, OH 45701 or Appalachian Community Hospice, 30 Herrold Ave., Athens, OH 45701.
Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.
Send memories or pictures to timnause@coadinc.org
I was Tim's adjacent office mate for many years. I once told him that I would die at my desk and the only way he would know it was from the smell. His reply was that I was incorrect in that he would first notice how peacefully quiet it had become in the office. I believe I last talked with Tim on a summer's day at the Farmer's market. He was wearing a tie-dyed shirt and was talking about going to a concert. He was in the moment and gave me comfort.
One memory of Tim that stands out began at the Milwaukee airport following a Corporation for National Service conference. On the day the conference ended Tim, Roger McCauley, Judy Hartman (our RSVP Coordinator) and I were at the airport getting ready to fly back to Columbus. We were supposed to connect through Detroit, but our Northwest Airlines flight was cancelled due to thunder storms that extended from Alabama to Northern Michigan. Three of us look at each other and thought “now what”. Tim went up to the Northwest ticketing counter and calmly talked to the agent. To make a long story short, we ended up on another airline in first class accommodations. We flew around the storm, drank champagne, age biscotti and got back to Columbus an hour early. Thanks for the memory Tim.
Gary Obloy
As a senior staff here at COAD, Tim was responsible to be many places for many people. He spent countless hours on the road, managing out-stationed staff and overseeing volunteer programs. He often traveled with his loyal crew and shared the joys of day trips with his colleagues. They organized very successful recognition events that caused a buzz of excitement around the COAD region. Tim was proud to participate and show his support for the seniors’ network. He proudly represented the Senior Division as an advocate, a team member and a leader. When we got together in the main office, if only occasionally, Tim brought to our office a special camaraderie, a chance to boast or to commiserate together, and he always offered support and a beautiful smile.
We’ll miss you Tim.
Maureen Boggs
Here's a link to various pictures of Tim, sent from freinds and collegues...
These are not nessicarily professional work type pictures but there's nothing I've seen that is offensive, perhaps PG-13 for cigarettes or alcohol in the pictures.