MILOSEVICH, Nathan Daniel (Nate Dog)

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, May 6, 2010 Nathan Daniel Milosevich, 23, of Chino Valley, Ariz., born Oct. 28, 1986, in Flagstaff, Ariz., passed away May 5, 2010, at Hospice Family Care, the Crossings, in Prescott. A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, Ariz. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Nathan Daniel Milosevich was born on Oct. 28, 1986, in Flagstaff, Ariz., at the foot of the San Francisco Peaks. He passed away in Prescott, Ariz., on May 5, 2010, at the age of 23 years, six months and one week. Within that time, Nathan did nothing but inspire those around him. He was unique in every way, his heart was humungous, his sense of humor was amazing and he had the most beautiful, shiny head to ever exist! Nate had an enormous passion for life and was always determined to make the best out of every day. He was an avid sports lover, especially when it came to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phoenix Suns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Always a true fan, he did his best to never miss a game and spent many years watching the always highly anticipated Ohio State/Michigan football game every fall (his favorite game of them all!). Not only was Nathan a sports fan, he was an athlete. Never allowing the lack of function in his right arm to affect his performance, Nate was an amazing bowler and never forgot to speak highly of his skills to others. "Nate Dog," as he was affectionately known to his buddies, served as batboy to the Chino Valley Cougars his entire high school career. Those days were some of Nathan's happiest. Nathan was an animal lover, a beautiful singer, a great friend, a hard worker and an amazing family member. He had impeccable taste in music, his favorites being The Beatles, Neil Young and Coldplay. Those who knew Nathan know that he was never afraid to PLAY! A true jokester, Nathan loved the Three Stooges. Potty humor was never off-limits when you were around Nate, but no matter what, he always had everyone laughing. He was always active and he was never afraid to tell you that he was "bored" when nothing particularly entertaining was happening. He liked to be on the move in his life and wasn't any different concerning his death. Nathan always had a plan, "things to do, people to see." Nathan's welcoming committee consists of his dad, Mark S. Milosevich; great-grandmother Josephine Jacobson; great-grandfather Eino Jacobson; great-grandmother Bubba; cousin and buddy Benjamin Montgomery; friend Greg; Aunt Carol Schefelbein; Uncle Kenny Schefelbein; dog Hatcher; kitty Lisa; kitty Toby-tat; friend Meeka; friend Molly; friend Poco-Riley; and friend Grizzly. Those who warmly sent Nathan off onto his next big adventure are his mother, Monica J. Beck; stepfather James W. Beck; sister Tessa M. Milosevich; grandmothers Patricia Jacobson and Carolyn Milosevich; grandfathers Eino Jacobson and Daniel Milosevich; aunts Robin Jacobson, Melanie Jacobson, Dianne Jacobson, Tetie Mary Klunk, Tetie Nancy Fuchik and Tetie Annie Montgomery, Diane Wintersteen; uncles Marcus Jacobson, Paul Milosevich, Tim Klunk, Steve Montgomery and George Beck; cousins Dylan, Justin, Colin, Sophie, Rudy, Susie, Stephanie, Tim, Danny and little Addie Cook; and, of course, HIS FRIENDS! A celebration of Nathan's life will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Granite Creek Vineyards, 2515 North Road 1 East, Chino Valley, Ariz. All who knew Nathan are welcome to join us as we throw him his biggest party! If you would like to share a story about Nathan, please feel free to e-mail it to tessammilo@hotmail.com. Nathan's family asks, in lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the Special Olympics at www. specialolympics.org. Nathan Daniel, you will be missed more than words can say. All of us are so grateful for the time we had with you in this life. You were the love of some of our lives, the best thing that ever happened. You made all of us want to be better people. We love you so much, brother, and don't forget mommy's blue butterfly! Information provided by survivors.