Chad Nauman
August 30, 2010
Chad Allen Nauman, 35, died unexpectedly Monday, August 30, 2010. He was born August 28, 1975 in Des Moines to Arvana and Russell Nauman.
He graduated from Dallas Center Grimes High School in 1993. After high school, he traveled and played music with several bands throughout the country. Chad played guitar, but loved playing the drums the most. He was very artistic, loved to travel, and made friends with everyone.
Chad was most recently a self-employed carpenter, where he was most commonly known as the “Rock-n-Roll Carpenter.”
Chad is survived by his mother, Arvana and step-father, Frank “Chuck” Butler; father, Russell Nauman; sister, Lisa Nauman and her son, Kaden Nauman; grandmother, Sylvia Nauman; half-sister, Beverly (Rick) Carlo; step-sister, Sara (Jamie) Jeter; step-brother, Erik (Jessica) Butler; several aunts and uncles; special cousin, Matt (Chris) Brown; girlfriend, Billie Jo VanderPool and her children; as well as many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, September 3, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Chad.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tom Rush
12/29/2010
Naumen Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Chad in Grimes and he was a great friend I have'nt talk to Chad in many years but I remember him very well. He's somebody you could never forget. The things I have read about him and people I have talk to said he was a very special person to everybody. Rest in Peace Chad
Albert Enfield
09/05/2010
Chad is my second cousin. Our condolences go out to the Nauman Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and grief.
Chris Larsen
09/03/2010
To the Nauman Family, I am so sorry to hear of Chad's passing. He was, without a doubt, my best friend for many years. The world will be a little darker without the light he shed on so many of our lives. He was an inspiration to us all and his memory will live on in our hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Let's not dwell on our loss, but be glad that we had something so great to lose.
Rest in peace Chad. I love you man.
Chris Larsen
Tina Harlan
09/02/2010
It has been a very long time since I last saw Chad and Lisa too. We crossed paths because of the marriage of Russ and my Aunt Dolores (who has also passed). When my cousin Nick told me of his passing I felt the need to share my deepest sympathies for your loss. I have some good child hood memories of both Chad and Lisa and wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and grief.
Darlene and Robert Nauman
09/02/2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God blanket you in peace and grace. The Elgin IL contingent of the Nauman family.
Kim Udorvich
09/02/2010
I'm shocked and sadden by the news of Chad's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. So so sorry Arvana, Chuck, Lisa and Kade.
Linda McCallister
09/02/2010
We are so sad and so sorry to have to hear this news - no children were ever more loved than yours, and we know how much he will be missed. Sending you our condolences and our hugs and our love to all of you. Linda and Bob, and Stacey and Joel.
Sarah Kramer
09/01/2010
I can see his smiling face right now. My heart goes out to all of his many friends and family. I went to kindergarten with him. I can remember him being such an upbeat person and always keeping the beat drumming away. Chad will be a guy that I could never forget. He will be missed by many. We love you! Class of 1993 will never forget you.
Ty Knox
09/01/2010
I've known (and been friends with) Chad since kindergarten. Our mom's took on the task of being the "Den Mothers" for our cub scout troop back in the day.
I am still dumbfounded as to how such an amazing person could be taken away so young. Chad will always hold a special place in my heart as he is one of my oldest friends. Rest In Peace old friend and I hope to see you again on the other side.
Amy Etris-Polk
09/01/2010
Chad was the best friend anyone could ever have. He was always so kind and always had something postitive to say when things weren't going so well. Even though we hadn't seen each other in years we remained close. I will always remember his smile and all the fun we had. When we went to prom together and didn't want to spend alot of money so we thought it would be funny to go in and eat at McDonalds in our prom clothes. Or driving through the fast food drive through in reverse. Hanging out and sharing poetry. Listening to him and his friends jam in his garage. He has always been an inspiration to me and never will I find another friend like I had in Chad. He will be missed and thought about for the rest of my life. I love you Chad!
Andrea Langford
09/01/2010
Chad was a friend since childhood and we were always in the same class. I can still see his tan face with deep dimples and a big grin. He is such a great guy with a gentle soul and could play the drums like no other. He will always be my personal Tommy Lee. His spirit and happy energy is still here with all of us. I want to tell everyone what they already know, we lost a really great guy way way way too soon. We love you buddy, never stop drumming as loud as you possibly can. I'll know it's you whenever I hear the thunder roll.
Joan (Osborn) and Richard Madison
09/01/2010
Chad is my second cousin. We were saddened to hear of his death.
May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord's face radiate
with joy because of you; may he be gracious to you, show you his
favor, and give you his peace, Chad.
Our hearts feel your pain Aunt Sylvia. Your family is in our
thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Beavers Boes
09/01/2010
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Chad will be missed a lot!
Alison Arnold
09/01/2010
So very sorry. Chad will be missed by so many people.
Patrice Slauson Witte
08/31/2010
I had the great fortune of going to school with Chad and Lisa many moons ago. Chad was such an amazing spirit that even then brought so much happiness to those around him. Although it has been many years since I have seen Chad he will always hold a special place in my history. Much love for the entire family.
Warmest Regards,
Patrice
Okinawa,Japan