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Harvey Nelson Obituary

Harvey Jack Nelson passed away March 15, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born May 16, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Christine Barnes Nelson; his son, William (Joan) Nelson of Tucson and his daughter, Marjorie Nelson Kaye of St. Augustine, Florida. Also surviving are grandchildren, Christine (Jerry) Cockerell, Andrea (Bob) Johnson of Tucson, Kendra (Jeremy) McNees of Las Vegas, NV and Josef William Kaye of St. Augustine, FL; great-grandchildren, Nicole and Daniel Dishner, Travis (Stephanie) and Cassandra Kuhn and Erik Joseph McNees. Harvey came to Tucson in 1948 with his parents, Hilding and Ellen Nelson and his grandparents, Carl and Louisa Olson. He graduated from Tucson High School and the University of Arizona Engineering College of Mines in 1950. He worked for Hughes Aircraft where he became Chief Engineer of the Phoenix Missile project prior to his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed many interests over the years including attending the opera, wood working and collecting miniature trains. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be made at www.angelvalleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 520-327-6341.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 19, 2011.

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Vicky Gonzalez

March 13, 2023

Harv is missed and never forgotten!

Harv may you continue to coach children in heaven as you did on earth - First Tee Tucson.

Donald Andersen

March 20, 2011

Harvey's son Bill was a high school friend and often Harvey was part of it. He had a lot of different interests and was easy to learn from. He was a very sharp guy. I was lucky to know him. Don Andersen

Vicky Gonzalez

March 19, 2011

Dear Christine and Family,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Harv's passing. Harv was a wonderful volunteer coach and friend to The First Tee of Tucson. We will miss Harv tremendously; he contributed to helping youth in our community learn the game of golf while working on life skills, core values and rules. I enjoyed many long conversations with Harvey and I will remember his kind, helpful, and caring ways. Harvey, god speed to you my friend...thank you for contributing to my life, The First Tee of Tucson, and the many young children in the program.

Jack Van Schoyck

March 19, 2011

Dear Family of Harvey:

I worked with Harvey at Hughes Aircraft Company. We worked on the Phoenix program. This program was one of the most successful at Hughes thanks to wonderful talented people like Harvey. Not only was he a good engineer, he was enjoyable to be around. He had a great sense of humor. I will always remember his smile and laughter. Many of us will miss him.

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