Kevin Brett Nelson

March 9, 1956 - May 30, 2009

No public services will be held for Kevin Brett Nelson, 52, of Coos Bay. Cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory in Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel.

Kevin was born March 9, 1956, in Coos Bay, the son of Bill and Jone (Campbell) Nelson. He died May 30, 2009, in Coos Bay.

Kevin grew up in the Bay Area attending local schools and graduating from Marshfield High School. His last job was working with plastic fabrication and he spent time overseas teaching the technique. Kevin loved music, hunting, fishing, riding and working on motorcycles. He could often be found busy tending to his plants in his yard and would share his knowledge if you were willing to listen. He recently received his certification in horticulture from Southwestern Oregon Community College and had earned several certificates of achievement from the state of Oregon.

Kevin is survived by his son, Ryan Paul Nelson; mother, Jone Phillips; sisters, Toni Faber, Patti Johnston, Charlotte Milburn, Dorothy Webster, Nicky Crooks, Linda (Lyn) Phillips-Maine, Susan Coleman and Rachel Frank; many nieces, nephews; and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Nelson; and stepfather, Dale Phillips.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 267-3131.

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This obituary was originally published in The World.