Nash Charles Roberts Jr.

Nash C. Roberts, Jr, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died at his residence on December 19, 2010 with family members at his bedside. He was at peace knowing that our heavenly Father would reunite him with his cherished Lydia, wife of 63 years. Except for the interruption of WW II he was a lifelong resident of Metairie. Proceeded in death by his wife, his parents, Nash C. Roberts, Sr. and Winona Roberts and brothers Wally and "Ep". Nash is survived by two brothers, Cliff and Sidney, sons Nash III and Ken; daughters-in-law Peggy and Rose; grandsons Nash IV, Aaron, and Dean; granddaughter Margaret; great granddaughters Holly, Maggie, Jessica and Ashtyn; and great grandsons Aidan and Wade. Nash was original in thought as evidenced by his use of reading, formal education and Navy- provided training to launch a career that meshed so well with the emerging needs of his chosen community. Weather so influenced the social, outdoor and business elements of the New Orleans area that he took the risk after WW II to start a consulting meteorological business that became known internationally. His skills soon attracted the attention of the television executives who were convinced his vision was marketable. This began a public image as a casual yet authoritative weather forecaster that led him to prominence at all three New Orleans national network stations. He truly loved his viewers and tried to convey it with every broadcast. The success in forecasting came from personal reasoning, skillful interpretation and the meteorologists of his company which included his namesake Nash III. There will be media coverage of his life and career no doubt that will more completely depict

A life and career of significant achievement and public service. One non -weather story is not known by others to report. While a Navy pilot in WW II he landed on Saipan Island and subsequently took shrapnel wounds to both legs. Nash did not go to the field hospital or tell his CO. Fellow pilots patched him up so that he would not be grounded and get out of the loop of island hopping. It worked because Nash wound up getting attention from Admiral Nimitz's staff leading to his assignment to do forecasts for the fleet. A truly unique post war career followed. Media resumes cannot convey the depth of love he had for the family surrounding him or all of his successes. Nash was our leader and mentor who received the love of family, caregivers and medical staff who sustained his focus on the future. Special thanks from the family to gifted, loving caregivers Rose Bates, Mary Sullivan, Cheryl Smith, Marcel Nelson and others. Long term medical care was provided by Barry Goldman, MD and St. Joseph Hospice nurses Shannon, Jennifer and Greg. In keeping with Nash's wishes funeral services were private at the Garden of Memories earlier this week. Condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com