Everett Bernard Nau

Everett Bernard Nau, 75, died on April 25, 2019 after a full and blessed life. He will be honored on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with visitation prior from 12 to 2:00 p.m.

Ev was born on October 30, 1943 to Hallie (Kimball) and Everett H. Nau in York, Maine. He graduated from Traip Academy in Kittery, ME and Northeastern University in Boston, MA and worked in various fields including fundraising, education, entrepreneurship and most recently as the Director of Development for Harmony Foundation based in Nashville, TN.

Ev was blessed with many talents and interests. He was a long-time member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and various quartets around the country with his booming bass voice. He was also a talented drummer and entertainer and also belonged to the Masons.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 49 years, Mary Frances (Levins) Nau; his son, E.J. (Debra) Nau; grandchildren, Emmaline, Isabelle and Jacob Nau; sisters, Joyce (Tim) Waggett and Sherrill (Joel) Gravallese. Ev was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Ev’s honor to Harmony Foundation International. Condolences at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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