Roy Paul Nelson

Mr. Nelson, as I called him, was one of the most open minded people I've had the pleasure of knowing. His classes were my favorites at the U. of O and I've put many of his teachings to practice throughout my subsequent life, whether I was producing public service announcements warning those struck by Hurricane Katrina about water quality problems or fighting to save our local post office.

I also admired him for keeping in touch. He visited me one afternoon in my tiny San...

Thank you, Roy Paul, for bringing me to Oregon thirty-five years ago, for being such a stalwart supporter over the years, and for setting such a grand example of what a husband, father, and educator could be. I've treasured your friendship and enjoyed your humor. And I'll never forget those leather pants.

Roy Paul- Thanks for being such an important and loving friend to our dad. I know he met you with open arms and couldn't wait to tell you a joke.
Much love to Marie and kids, our deepest sympathies.
Mindolovich kids

We were saddened to learn of Paul's passing. Both of us were strongly encouraged by Paul in our journalistic endeavors and his enthusiasm for our talents. He will always be a part of our lives and instrumental in our chosen professions. A good and generous man and a wonderful friend and teacher. If there is any gathering of his friends and former students planned, please include us.
Our sympathies to his family.
Dave and Jan Rianda

Thirty years ago I was living in Eugene and aspiring to be a cartoonist. I didn't know Roy Paul Nelson but knew of him from his books. I eventually got up the nerve to call him to ask for advise about getting cartoons published. We met and he graciously looked at my material, gave me encouragement, and included several of my cartoons in his book, "Humorous Illustration and Cartooning." What's more, he gave me his extra copy of "Backstage at the Strips" by Mort Walker. I'll always be grateful.

My husband, Spencer and I were fortunate to have been neighbors and friends of Paul's for the last six years. His engaging personality kept us smiling for much of the time we spent with him.

We shall remember Paul as a class act, a self-effacing man with an ever-present sense of humor -- in short, a gentleman and a scholar.

Slan abhaile, Paul! From Spencer & Alice

We have only known Paul for a the last few years, but thought highly of him.
Enjoyed his and Marie's company. We will certainly miss him and his cheerful
personality.

A great guy. Our friendship began two years (1957) after he began teaching in the UO School of Journalism and Communications when I was working on my Master's degree and working as a graduate assistant. He and Marie honored me by including me at social events im their home and Roy Paul's advice and counsel were helpful during my graduate program. In later years, I enjoyed his stories about Peanuts creator Charles M. Schultz, like me a Minnesotan. I'm glad he shared a long life with so...

He was my grad school advisor, and helped me grow as a person and a journalist.