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Richard R. 'Dick' Nelson
Richard (known as Dick to his friends) was born in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, on August 11, 1932. He and his family moved to Ashland, Nebraska when he was a young child until his graduation in 1951 and enlisting in the Navy "To see the world". After the Navy, Dick met and fell in love with a beautiful, young, nursing student in Everett, Nancy Anderson and they where soon married and settled down. A thirty plus year employee of Boeing, Dick has been retired for over 15 years.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy; and son, Robert.
He is survived by his son, Rick and wife, Claudia of Keizer, Oregon; and daughter, Sandra and husband, Tony Cano of Stanwood, WA; grandchildren, Janet and husband, Mike Hamilton of Spokane, WA, Rocky Ward and wife, Cari of Stanwood and Zoey Nelson of Keizer, Oregon.
Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., and services beginning at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Evergreen Funeral Home, in Everett, WA.
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Arleen Kelley (Di Masi)
June 12, 2008
Sandy, Rick & Family-
I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. I will always remember playing baseball in his back yard & the fun we all had as kids growing up there. I still remember him showing me his garden he was so proud of & how to take care of it & grow certain things. I always liked your Dad a lot. He will be missed.
David Conley
June 12, 2008
I worked with Dick at the Boeing Everett plant in the 70's. He was a great guy, we will miss him
Minnie Berg
June 9, 2008
Rick, Sandy & other Family members,
I'm sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time.
Minnie
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