William "Bill" Nelson

William "Bill" Nelson obituary, Aloha, OR

William "Bill" Nelson

William Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home - Forest Grove on Feb. 19, 2026.
William R. Nelson (Bill), a long-time resident of Aloha, Oregon, passed away Monday evening, February 16th, 2026, after a lingering illness.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patty Nelson, and his two children, Amy (Nelson) Stephens and Anthony (Tony) Nelson. He leaves behind six beloved grandchildren.

His family, faith, and love of bicycling were of the utmost importance to him.

He was recently awarded a "Quilt of Valor Memorial Quilt" by the Knights of Columbus, in recognition of his service in the Air Force from 1968 to 1971.

May he rest in peace.

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