Nathan Lecoi Seramur
August 7, 1967 - September 11, 2009
Obituary
Nathan Lecoi Seramur, age 42, died on Friday, September 11, 2009. Nathan was born on August 7, 1967, in San Francisco and lived most of his life in the Seattle area. He worked as a Sales Engineer for Qwest Communications. To all who knew him, Nathan was a man whose heart knew no bounds. He is survived by his fiancée Jen Thomas; sons, Tanner and Payten; daughters, Zoey and Emma; mother, Cathie Scott; father, Jeff Scott; grandmother, Dorothy Seramur; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Mass and memorial will be celebrated on Monday, September 21, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 15236 – 21st Avenue SW, Burien, WA. The family would prefer memorial contributions be made to the Nathan Seramur Childrens Fund account through any Bank of America location.
My heart is filled with sorrow finding the news of Nathan’s passing. We were the best of childhood friends.
Randy
God speed, Nathan….I know you will be missed. You had faith in my big sister, and we will never forget you 😮
Little Gadler
As my sister said, God speed…I will remember Nathan fondly, he saw potential in others and stated it! He will be missed and never forgotten. Much love and prayers to you all.
Mary Jo Gadler Ayers
Nathan your smile and positive energy is what i remember most.
To Cathie, Jen, Tanner, Zoey, Emma, and Peyton: I want to send my love and prayers to you during this difficult time. I wish I could give you a big hug across the states that separate us!
Nathan was like a brother to me, I think that is why it has taken me so long to write in this guestbook. I don’t want to believe this is true. Being cousins, we grew up together in WI until he and Cathie move to Seattle. We were reunited in Seattle when I move there in 1992. We saw each other often and there was always a special place in my heart for Nathan. He always had a warm hug and loving words to share with me and our family. I moved back to WI, but when my family would visit Seattle, Nathan would always welcome us to his home. His happy smile and glowing love will be forever burnt in my memory. The last text message I received from Nathan- less than a week before his passing- went like this: I love you VERY much and send my love to Monica and Nick. XxxOoo. I will always cherish Nathan in my heart.
Nathan was a really positive, happy-go-lucky guy. He touched a lot of people in different ways. He seemed to hold a place in everyone’s heart who knew him. I worked with Nathan for many years and saw the respect and admiration everyone who knew him had for him at work and as a great dad. When I think of Nathan, he makes me smile. God Bless.
Carol Jones
Our prayers are with you and your family as you morn the loss of a wonderful man. I was priviledged to have met and workded with Nathan in Phoenix on a couple of projects and he was a joy to work with as well as coming to know him and becoming a friend.
Mike and Marci Kingman
My condolences to the family and friends who loved Nathan.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know that Nathan is now in Angel training. . my Mom will watch out for him.
Mary
Jen:
I am so sorry to hear about Nathan. He was such a wonderful person and always willing to go the extra mile. I enjoyed working with him and will never forget his spectacular personality.
Sincerely,
Ann Newton Cane
I worked with Nate for about 8 months. It was my honor to know him and consider him more than just an acquaintance or co-worker. My condolences to his children. Your father was a very highly respected man. He had that unique quality to make everyone he met feel comfortable and important.
I will miss his warmth, sense of humor, and his sincerity.
“Nathan Seramur – One of God’s Sweet Ironies”
My heart leaps up when I behold
A Rainbow in the sky:
So was it when my life began;
So is it now I am a man;
So be it when I shall grow old,
Or let me die!
The Child is father of the man;
And I wish my days to be
Bound each to each by natural piety.
– William Wordsworth 1802
Nathan Seramur was one of God’s sweet ironies. He was at once an “eternal child” and one of the wisest men I will probably ever know. Nathan looked for the good in everyone and everything and, as a consequence, found love in everything he saw or came in contact with. From the testimonies of it seems everyone who ever knew him – including his mother, his stepfather, his aunts and uncles, the women in his life, his devoted children, and his many friends, both male and female – Nathan shown the spontaneously unselfish love of the small child. When I think of what Nathan meant to me – as an uncle 15 years his senior – what instantly comes to mind are the ironic words of William Wordsworth, “The Child is father of the man . . . .” Yes, Nathan had much to teach others especially those people his senior about a host of things: Everything from savoring the moment to how to treat a woman. He left no words to live by. His monument was merely the lesson of his inerrant example. In this, Nathan, the “unselfish child,” was like a father/mentor to us all. Perhaps the sweetest of ironies is that Nathan never let himself be corrupted by adolescence or adulthood. Somehow, he found a way to hold on to that innocence of childhood with all its exuberant, boundless love for everyone and everything around him. Perhaps it was his suffering through several bouts of Hodgkin’s Disease that conferred upon him this special wisdom. But suffering alone cannot account for it. Instead, I like to think of Nathan’s moment of Truth epiphany as a choice – and that he chose Love – God’s perfect gift of Love – as he had so many times as a child and an adolescent. As an adult, the “mature” Nathan was ever the host, generous to a fault, humble but never self-righteous, always focused on the needs of others, and, ever the “child,” always ready to insinuate humor into every situation. I will miss Nathan’s infectious good will, but I will carry with me for the rest of my time on this earth the precious gift of his example.
Dearest Jen,
I only know Nathan from a brief introduction, but know what an adorable couple you are…so full of personality! I remember how happy you were when you surprised Nathan and his family with a 40th Birthday Party photo-to-music dvd presentation. I am pretty sure that having that dvd will become even more of a treasure. My heart goes out to you and the family.
Having Nathan as a friend was truly a blessing and treasure. I am so fortunate to have known Nathan and considered him part of my family. He holds a special place in heart forever.
Tanner and Zoey,
Your Dad loved you more than life itself and always talked about you with a tinkle in his eye and a smile in his voice. He will continue to guide you through your life. Just keep in your heart how much he loved you.
Love and prayers to you,
Judy
Nathan, your optimistic spirit and caring ways brought so much joy to everyone you met. Your presence here on earth will truly be missed.Thank GOD for all the special memories we have shared with you.We also want to thank you for being such a devoted and loving father to your children.As grandparents to Zoey and Payten, no words could ever express how much that meant to us.We were surely blessed in knowing you and we know GOD is blessing you now.In happy memories.
Nathan was a wonderful person and great dad!! I am sorry that his children lost a great man at such a young age and for his family and special friends. He was such a pleasure to be around, he will be missed. His spirit will live on forever.
To all who were so priveleged to know such an amazing guy…
Nathan, you will be missed. Your smile and positive outlook on life brought joy to everyone around you. Cathie, kids and Jen – you are in our thoughts through this difficult time and always. Find comfort in your wonderful memories and know that although he may not be here in the physical sense, a part of him will be with you and all of us always and he will always be looking after you. With deepest sympathy. Jess and Matt xoxox
Nate
Riding the Wave of Life — Our Dear Friend, a beam of Light
Fighting the odds — While giving others strength
Father Friend Mentor Peer — Generous in time
Living by Example
We toast your life — We cheer your devotion
We’ll always remember you
As conquering the Ocean
I think of Nathan playing in heaven with Mr. Wilson, our golden retriever. One Christmas Nathan and Cathie visited us in Rancho Mirage and he and Willie bonded while rollerblading with Willie on a leash.
My heart goes out to all of you. He was so full of life, and he will live on in the memories of those who loved him.
There is a Joseph Campbell quote that says:
“People say that what we’re seeking is a meaning for life.
I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking.
I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive.”
Although he was taken from us far too soon, Nathan lived every day with great joy in every part of his life. We feel so blessed to not just know him, but call him our friend.
We are so sad about the loss of Nathan, in the very prime of his life. Our grandson, Payten and his sister Zoey mean the world to us, as they did to Nathan, along with Tanner and Emma. We will miss his presence in our lives and the kids’s lives forever. He was truly a wonderful man and loving father. Through these children we will old his memory dear forever and ever.
Jen, I have more warm and loving memories of Nathan than I can ever share here. I will save some for the days you need to feel him near. He was the co worker who knew exactly when I needed a hug to make it through the day, the one person who understood what it was like to be a medical mess, he was Nathan Trouble, a younger semi brother. I owe him so many favors that there was not time, even had he lived into old age, for me to ever repay his many kindnesses. I’m so glad that the last day we were all together was spent in the sun. Nathan will always be with us.
Our dear nephew, Nathan,
What a spectacular big heart and love of family you had! We will forever be grateful for our wonderful 60th birthday parties that you and Jen hosted for us. You were always quick to compliment us on our hair, clothes, ect…and made us feel forever young, just as your were.
You will alway be in our most cherished thoughts.
We love you, Nathan
If the word perfect describes anyone it is Nathan. His warm uplifting smile could not help but make you smile at the worst of times. He has the biggest heart of anyone that I know and shared it with everyone. Everyones life that he touched, even if just for a moment, was blessed to have him a part of it. I will always love Nathan and cherish the memories we had and what a big part of my life he was. My condolences to everyone who knew Nathan.
Cathie,
We are so very sorry for your incredible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jen and the kids. My first memory of Nathan is that of a little kid whipping up and down Murray Avenue on his bike, not knowing then that years later I would become a part of his family. And I’m not kidding – he really whipped along on that bike! It is obvious that he touched a lot of lives in very special ways. I hope that you can find comfort in the warmth of his soul.
All our love,
I had the great pleasure of knowing and working with Nathan at Qwest and we were team members for a few years. We both attended Club 3 consecutive years and what a great time was had by all, especially with Nathan’s charming personality leading all! I once asked Nathan what the “L” in his middle name stood for and he told me “Love”. While that wasn’t exactly correct, it clearly shows how Nathan thought of himself – all about LOVE – for his family, especially his children, and his friends. I’m sure Nathan never met a stranger nor an enemy. I will always remember his impish grin :- When he was so ill a few years back, it was never about him – it was always about how everyone else was doing. Sometimes things happen that we don’t understand, and I think most of us will never understand why Nathan was taken from us so early after he won all of his other life battles. Some things in life just aren’t fair and this is one of them. My heart goes out to Jen, his children, his mother and all his extended family and his many, many friends. I will dearly miss him! So long friend…See you in the next life.
Nathan was my best buddy in high school and the biggest hearted person I’ve known. He was a friend to everyone he met. He’ll be missed, but the memories shared with him will always bring a smile.
Nathan – Just when you had conquered your battles, committed your life to a wonderful woman and saw your beautiful children maturing into thoughtful, endearing people, you were stolen from us. We will miss all your wonderful laughs, the tight hugs, the open generosity and sharing of anything you had. It will take all of us as a village to support and love your children as you did; we promise to keep your light alive in them and to try to console Jen and your mom.
Nathan was a spirit that brightened every room he walked in. His smile was contageous and his energy so positive. I will miss him and my prayers go out to his family.
I worked with Nathan and played softball with him back in the old days. He was always upbeat and happy. He made this world a brighter place and I will miss him. My heart goes out to Jenn & his family.
Staci and family my deepest condolences for your loose.
I had the honor to work with Nathan at Qwest, he was even my Boss for a short, but wonderful time. He always would step up to the plate for his team and from reading the entries in his guestbook, he did that for all of his teams! I did get to meet Nathan in person when he came to Phoenix, so had some worktime and some playtime with him. I will always remember his mischievous grin.
My heart goes out to his loved ones and his many friends. May all of the wonderful memories keep a smile in your heart.
I did not know Nathan well, but I will always remember and be grateful for the kindness and generosity he showed me. When I was ill, he offered to transport me to the hospital, and when I was alone on holidays, he graciously welcomed me into his family. Nathan was a good and decent man, and a loving father. This much I know for sure.
Dear Cathie and extended family,
We have very fond memories of you, Nathan and your sister living on Murray Ave. in our upper flat. I’ll always remember Nathan’s sunny disposition and positive energy, your love for him and great pride in him.
Much love – the Ericksons
I think if a person knows 5 really good people in their life they are blessed. Nathan is one of my five. My heart and my prayers are with his family and friends.
Nathan was one of my first boyfriends at Eastside Catholic H.S. and we continued our friendship past college, then fell out of touch. Thanks to Facebook we reconnected recently and I’m grateful for that. His family is lovely and my heart aches for them. I will always remember his brightness and hold the memories dear to my heart.
Nathan was my best guy friend back in high school. I remember our nightly phone calls,crazy scavenger hunts,and trips to Sun Valley. I knew I could always count on him. He was a true gem, loved by all who knew him and I am honored to have called him my friend.
My dear friend Cathie,
David, Julie, and I send all our love and our deepest sympathy to you, Jen, the children, and all the family. My memories of Nathan are of the thoughtful, tender, loving child I knew from the time he was 5, and I will always remember your devoted care as his mother. Nathan will always remain in our hearts as a wonderful, caring, and courageous person who touched so many lives, and he lives on through his beautiful children and through the memories of all who knew and loved him. It moved me deeply to read the kind words of remembrance and tribute by so many people who cared so much about him. I wish I could be there with you at Nathan’s service on Monday. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I’m planning to come to Seattle to see you soon, and I look forward to your next visit here with Tanner and Zoe. We send much, much love and our most heartfelt condolences. May God bless you and comfort you. Laurie
Our thoughts and prayers to you during this time of sorrow. We are never ready to lose a loved one but we hope that the love, life and memories you shared together with your Dad/Best Friend/Nathan will bring you happiness, comfort and peace as the days move forward. Take care. Your baseball family will miss you. David, Wendy, Brandon and Jared Scott
Hi Cathie,
I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was so saddened to hear of your loss and the loss of a father for your grandchildren. I will never forget Nathan and what a wonderful man he was. I loved living next door to the two of you for many years and wondering what he would come up with next. I still have a letter from him saying when my mom passed on, that he lit a candle in her memory. I will never forget him. I hope that somehow, with God’s love, you can be comforted during this terrible time.
Nathan was a good friend of my sister and I through high school and well afterwords into our late 20’s. Regrettably after that we somehow lost touch untill just recently. During those times we had many, many great adventures with so many stories, every single memory I have with him is a good one. I can speak for all our friends when I say he was truly loved by all and will be profoundly missed. My deepest sympathies to Nathan’s family, I can not imagine your sense of loss.
The only memories I have of Nathan are wonderful ones, and I will keep it that way and will miss you forever. I wish strength to your family during this trying time.
My cousin,
N=nicest person you would ever meet
A=always was smiling and hugging
T=the best father in the world
H=happy to be helping others
A=amazingly generous
N=never will be forgotten
Nathan is a role model we should all follow. I am blessed you are my cousin. I miss you and will always cherish the memories.
I love you Nathan.
Whenever you saw Nathan he always had a smile on his face…which in turn made YOU smile. I feel lucky to have known him.
I am truly lucky to have known Nathan. Over the years of working together at Qwest, he was invaluable to me as the go-to guy for the answers. And more importantly, he was my friend. I love him and will miss him very much. My deepest sympathies to his family, fiancee and friends. “Your light made a star”
Dear Nathan & Kids,
We have met only a few times, but our Mom has told us that you were an awsome person. We remember you and your kids in Wisconsin we think it was at Great Grandma’s birthday party. We wish we could have known you and your kids more but you lived so far away. My mom said you were sick but, you were feeling better. She said she can’t believe you were gone after seeing you full of life. We all pray for your kids, friends and family & hope to see them soon to give them a big hug.
All our love,
Josh & Brie
It is with our deepest sorrow to have lost such a wonderful man who has touched more peoples lives then even he realized. May you rest in peace Nathan and may God wrap his arms around your family and friends to comfort them in their time of sorrow.
Nathan was a wonderful, fun and caring person who will truly be missed. We worked together for two years at Qwest and he always found time to help out, no matter how hectic his schedule was. He was a great peer and friend and while I hadn’t spoke to him in awhile I miss him. Our conversations always turned to family and Nathan held his in the highest regard. My prayers go out to you for your loss.
God Bless.