Roger-NELSON-Obituary

Roger A. NELSON

Greenacres, Washington

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May 7, 2020
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Greenacres, Washington

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NELSON, Roger A. (Age 79) Roger A. Nelson passed away in Spokane Valley, WA on May 7, 2020 due to complications of dementia. He was born January 9, 1941 in Yakima, WA to Tillman and Ferne Nelson. He married the love of his life, Karen, June 3, 1978 and they lived in Yakima until 2002 when they...

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We are thinking of you Karen during this time of loss, but are thankful for the fellowship and friendship in days past. We are especially thankful for his faithfulness. May you find comfort in our dear Heavenly Father.
Love from Grace Hall and the family.

We are remembering the good times we had with Roger in Yakima, Fishing on the river. Water skiing at Rimrock and one the rivers. Drives up the pass with him and Fern. And then living in the house he built on Youngs Grade. Good days and lost of fun with our family. He is missed.

We always appreciated Roger. He was always ready and willing to share. He was a steady encouragement.

A treasured part of my childhood and my very self has passed on ahead. Rog, thank you for loving us girl cousins and being a faithful friend to our parents.

We have wonderful memories of Roger, mostly in the younger years when we were driving to Yakima for Gospel Meetings. Roger was very shy and we felt honored to have him sing at our wedding in 1964 - he had to think about that one for awhile but he found the courage to do it.
Years late he showed us a duplex he thought we should invest in. It needed a lot of work...he not only showed us what it needed but helped us with fixing it! He always gave beyond what he needed to.
Thanks,...

I have wonderful memories of Roger living in Yakima. He was very devoted to the truth. Karen I am so sorry for your loss and it has been a long time since getting to see you. We knew his parents and grand parents very well. So thankful for another faithful life.

I have known Roger my entire life. He was always a kind soul he always had a smile on his face or a kind word. The last time I saw him was at my dads funeral in 2001. His dad taught my dad how to become a carpenter and our families spent many wonderful times together. I remember the sings Roger had a great voice and I remember my sister Bonnie harmonizing with him. snowmobiling, picnics, so many many great memories. R.I.P. dear friend.

The memories of music nights popped immediately into my mind! He was so fun to play violin with and so many heartfelt talks and great laughs shared with both Roger and Karen.
His kindness towards me and his sense of humor were incredible! Karen and Roger were a shining example of commitment, love and laughter in a devoted couple. I will always carry those memories close to my heart.
I know his soul is at peace after such a heart wrenching battle with dementia. My heart is breaking...

Karen, I have so many fond memories of you and Roger. He loved to talk about old memories. Don, related to them!