Prescott Barnes Nash

Prescott Barnes Nash, 43, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10th. An avid sportsman, Prescott brought a fierce competitive spirit to everything he did, and never wavered in his year-long battle against cancer. Prescott was a life-long Denver resident and a 1985 graduate of the Kent Denver School, where he excelled at football and lacrosse, a sport that remained his passion for the rest of his life. At the University of New Hampshire he was a member of the Division One lacrosse team and Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduation he played for Team Colorado until he went to the Masters and then Super Masters Team Millennium, which won the Vail Shoot Out in 2009. Prescott passed his love of lacrosse along to the next generation as a coach for the Denver Lacrosse Club. His third, fourth and fifth grade teams, which included his sons, Hays and Grayson, were undefeated division champions for 3 years running. Prescott was the Western Area Sales Director for ATS Medical, a medical device company based in Minneapolis, MN. He was a member of St. Gabriel's Church, Cherry Hills Village. He is survived by his loving wife, Christina Hays Nash, and his legacy will continue through his sons, Hays and Grayson Nash. He is also survived by his parents Philip and Gail Nash, sister Alicia Nash Weaver (Thomas), all of Denver, and sister Alexis Nash Ciesla (David) of Tampa, FL, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and dedicated friends throughout the country. A Memorial Service and reception commemorating Prescott's life will be held at 12noon Friday, July 16th at St. John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80203. Donations may be made in Prescott's honor to the HEADstrong Foundation, an organization that supports the lacrosse community and seeks a cure for all blood cancers. Donations may be made via check, made payable to the HEADstrong Foundation, in Memory of Prescott Nash, 466 Hutchinson Terrace, Holmes, PA 19043 or online via www.headstrongfoundation.org. Click on-line store and then donate, add ""In honor of Prescott Nash"" in the comment section at the bottom.