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CLARENCE NELSON Obituary
Clarence Nelson Jr. ("Pee Wee") Age 79, formerly of Tacoma WA., died peacefully surrounded by family, March 19, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanette, brother William Nelson (Beatrice), 5 children: Lori Jenkins (Greg), Jim Coston (Kathi), Bill Coston (Sherry), Debra Hodges (Don), and Judith Rea (Tony), 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He started working at a young age in a gas station where he got his nick name "Pee Wee"; this followed him throughout his 4 years of active duty in the Air Force and 38 successful years at the Boeing Company, retiring as Director of Manufacturing for the Commercial Airplane Division. Clarence took great pride in his family and his career - enjoying most special times with family and friends. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 1:00 at Wayside United Church of Christ, 2000 SW. Dash Point Rd., Federal Way, WA 98023. Memorial donations can be made to Wayside United Church of Christ or Hospice.
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Rich Hansen
April 9, 2011
Pee Wee was my first Boeing mentor as I joined the manufacturing-operations family in 1967 as a young, green and inexperienced industrial engineer. Through his patient teaching and coaching, my career at Boeing lasted 35 years and I have been indebted to his early guidance and continued friendship throughout the last 45 years. As a teenager, I enjoyed life at Mason Lake, and often shared early experiences with Pee Wee, that may have led he and his family to find the special retreat at this beautiful spot in Western Washington. My life has been blessed knowing him and having him as a friend.
Rich Hansen
Dallas, Texas
Haleigh Avery
April 8, 2011
Clarence was a wonderful man. I worked with him for several months & he always greeted me and my co workers with a smile. He will be greatly missed by many. & I am so greatful that I got to have him in my life as long as I did.
Jeanette & Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary K Dowell
March 27, 2011
Pee Wee was a terrific role model for all of us who were lucky enough to have worked around him. I am sure that is the case for his family and personal friends.
May the days ahead be filled with wonderful memories. May you find strength in the knowledge that so many loved and respected your husband and father.
My condolences to the Nelson family.
Mary K Dowell
March 24, 2011
Weve lost a Prince of guy. Pee Wee was truely a unique and special human being. Always there for every and anyone through thick or thin at Boeing. My condolences to his family at this time of sorrow.
Joe Chappon
Bob Davis
March 24, 2011
Pee Wee was a great Boeing guy. As an engineer who had many occasions to need "extra" factory help, I always found Pee Wee to be at the ready to help. My condolences to his family for its loss.
Sue Moeller
March 24, 2011
I will remember Pee Wee as a man with a gentle heart and great sense of humor. He was part of a very special group of people in my days at Boeing. My sympathy to the Nelson family.
Tom Elliott
March 23, 2011
Janette and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.
I have many memories talking with Pee Wee about airplane issues and his advice on what to do. He would show up in my office, OK Thomas what kind of problems do we have today.
He was one of the great senior managers at Boeing and we will miss him dearly.
Rich & Debbie Flattum
March 23, 2011
Pee Wee was a good friend and mentor. It was our pleasure to know and work with him at Boeing. Our condolences to the family.
Darlene Malmo
March 23, 2011
A good man has been called into eternity! "Pewee" was a loving, happy,generous man and our lives have been blessed knowing him.
God's peace to Jeanette and the family.
Darlene and Dick Malmo
Gregory Mrachek
March 23, 2011
Dear Janette and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Pee Wee's passing. I'm thrilled that I was able to visit him several weeks ago. The visit reminded me of so many wonderfull experiences at BOEING. Pee Wee was a model boss and gentleman.
He was loved and respected by so many!
I know Pee Wee is smiling down from above and he looks forward to the day that he can see loved ones and friends again...
I pray that God gives you much strength during this difficult time.
Best and Blessings Always,
March 23, 2011
Dear Jeanette and Family
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Pee Wee. He was a dear friend and was always a pleasure to be around. I work with him for many years at Boeing and always found him to be a just boss and ready to assist in all situations.
My prayers will be with you all as you grieve the loss of a wonderful husband and father. Mark Chugg ([email protected])
Lyle Eveland
March 22, 2011
One of the finest people I have known. He was a great boss and a great person.
Lori Burkhardt
March 22, 2011
Dear Jeanette and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Pee Wee was a wonderful man and will surely be missed.
Love to all of you,
Lori (Ellis) Burkhardt and Family
Jim Byron
March 22, 2011
Clarence who constantly said..."Call me Pee Wee" was good boss who was also a friend.
He always called out.."Jimmy!" everytime we met...like he was just tickled pink to see me.
That s a greeting from someone who cares and I always felt that way about him...I ll miss him as will many others!
Jim Byron
Glenn Rittenhouse
March 22, 2011
I supported Pee Wee in both Renton and on the B-2. Also made some business trips with him. He was a great man and well liked. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ken Laver
March 22, 2011
A good friend and mentor he will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Jeanette and PeeWee's wonderful family.
Ken and Marilyn Laver
Terry Howard
March 22, 2011
One of the true greats at Boeing! I enjoyed working with Pee Wee during my 42 years at Boeing when I worked at Renton in Engineering Liaison.
TC
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