James "Dick" R. Nauta

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again…..surrounded by his family, James Richard Nauta, 74, of Warren Center, Pa went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Dick, as he was lovingly known by his family and friends, was born on February 15, 1938 in Morristown, New Jersey a son of Edith E. and the late Peter Nauta. He was a veteran of the US Army and served his country from 1961-1964. On June 28, 1958 he married Jean Hoekendorf and together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Dick treasured his time spent with his family, especially enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and traveling. He leaves his wife Jean, his children: Christopher (Becky) Nauta, JanetSue Nauta Russell; Charles Surine; his mother Edith Nauta; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ron (Marie) Nauta, Bob (Lin) Nauta, Leon (Marcia) Nauta, Dale (Kathy) Nauta; sister-in-law, Loretta Nauta; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Peter and Josie Hoekendorf. Several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Dick was predeceased by his father Peter Nauta and brother Peter W. Nauta. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation and time of sharing memories on Sunday, August 12th from 1 to 2pm at the LeRaysville Dille Parish. A memorial service and celebration of Dick's life will follow at 2pm with Pastor Tom Burlington and his son Pastor Christopher Nauta, officiating. Memories and condolances may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to their local chapter of the American Cancer Society or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd., Towanda, PA 18848 in loving memory of James R. "Dick" Nauta. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Previous Events Visitation AUG 12. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET) Dille Parish United Church of Christ 903 Main St LeRaysville, NY 18829 Loading map Service AUG 12. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET) Dille Parish United Church of Christ 903 Main St LeRaysville, NY 18829 Loading map