Upon graduating from high school, Nathan attended basic training at Fort Knox Military Base. After his training, Nathan decided to serve an LDS mission. He served in Fukuoka, Japan in 1993-1995, where he grew to love the Japanese people and culture. He continued to serve others in many church callings throughout his life. He met his eternal companion, Christi, while in Japan. After returning home from his mission, they began dating and quickly fell in love. They were united in marriage on June 29, 1996, in the Salt Lake Temple. Three amazing children, Madison, Brittain and Alec, joined their family. Nathan loved being with his children than anything and did everything he could to make memories with them. One of the most cherished memories they will always have is the ”Dad and Grad” trips Nathan took with each of his children when they graduated from high school. His children always knew, without a doubt, that their dad loved them with his whole heart, and would do anything in the world for them.
Nathan graduated from the University of Utah in May 2000 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. He had a love of all kinds of history and was happiest when he was reading the latest history book from Barnes and Noble. It was common for him to have a stack of history books on his nightstand. Nathan and Christi moved their young family to Omaha, Nebraska in June 2000, where he attended Creighton Law School, graduating with his Juris Doctorate in May 2003. After working in a law firm for four years, he turned his career into helping the children and families of Nebraska who were in foster care and dealing with mental health issues. He had a passion for helping children in need, and those who couldn’t help themselves. He was a loving, kind and patient man, who always thought of others before himself. Everyone who knew Nathan loved him. Nathan and Christi made Nebraska their home for 24 years, where they made many wonderful friends and memories that will stay with them forever.
Nathan is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Christi, his daughters who adored him, Madison Lee and Brittain Kiera, and his best buddy, his son, Alec Smith. His parents, Fred and Bonnie Busch, his sisters Megan (Chris) Carmody and Tama (Dusty) John; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him. His in-laws, Dwight and Vellis Pincock, Mindy, Debby, Misti, Heather and Heidi, and their families.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; John Busch, Virginia and Bill Tennant.
Funeral services will take place at 11:00am MST (12:00pm Central Standard Time) on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Linquist Mortuary, 1867 N Fairfield Rd, Layton, Utah. Services will be live streamed from the mortuary for those who cannot attend in person.
Internment at Kaysville Utah City Cemetery.