Nathan James Waddell, 46, of Jenks, Oklahoma, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 after valiantly battling serious health issues for two years. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, in Tulsa, on Monday, March 19th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. A funeral service celebrating Nathan's life will held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 20th, at Life.Church in Jenks, Oklahoma.
Nathan was born on September 15, 1971, in Santa Clara, California, the son of Emilie and James Waddell. Nathan grew up in the Portland, Oregon area. Nathan proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a great sense of pride from having been a member of the Old Guard. Nathan was a dedicated family man with an incredible work ethic. In everything he took on, he gave it his all  from work to play, Jesus to jet planes. His impeccable eye for detail and artistic ability were inspiring. He loved to learn and was always finding new things to research. His most recent research led him to an unshakable bond with God, and that in turn led him to profound peace and joy.  He is survived by his loving family, which include his wife, Laura, daughters, Emilie Edde, and her husband, Matthew, of Tacoma, Washington, Tessa, and Caleigh Waddell, of Jenks, son, Gabriel Best Waddell, also of Jenks, granddaughter, Ellie Edde, of Tacoma, Washington, mother, Emilie Waddell Smith, and her husband, Gary Smith, of Jenks, father, James Waddell, and his wife, Janice, of Vancouver, Washington, brothers, Benjamin Waddell, and his wife, Bing, and their children, Cyle and Abby, of Canoga Park, California, Aaron Waddell, and his children, Delaney and Kallie, of Portland, Oregon, father and mother in law, Ralph and Marion Goodell, of Manassas, Virginia, and numerous other family members, and dear friends. Nathan was preceded in death by two sons, Stephen and Joe.