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Raymond Nelson Obituary
June 2, 1936 to October 7, 2013
Ray Nelson passed away on Oct. 7th, 2013 at the age of 77. Ray leaves behind his wife Eliana, with whom he shared a home in Mollendo, Peru. He also leaves behind three daughters, Julia, Nelda & Heidi; his brother Rob and wife Sheila; a niece & nephew, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He leaves behind countless friends whose lives he touched in many ways. Ray lived his life with great passion and kindness. He particularly loved to travel, walk with his buddies, and feed fellow "Eliot'ers" as much ice cream as they could eat. He will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Unitarian Church on Nov. 2 at 1:00 pm. To read more about Ray and for further information about the Celebration, go to: www.bartonfuneral.com
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Kathy Peck
November 17, 2013
Julia...sending hugs to you, my friend. May your precious Dad be at peace...he will be missed.
Brian Setzler
November 10, 2013
Ray was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.
Kathy Reid
November 10, 2013
Uncle/Grandpa Ray will be missed greatly. Thank you to everyone who shared stories at the service last week. And condolences to all who couldn't come. I'm sure these memories will be shared throughout the Seabeck summer.
Julie Fanselow
November 1, 2013
I so wish I could join everyone in Seattle this Saturday to remember Ray. (Eat some ice cream for me.) Ray, we'll never forget you.
Larry Harn
October 23, 2013
Ray Nelson was a man highly respected by all that knew him. He was a gentlemen and all the way. He was at the top of the position in his field and rightly so. He treated the new and the old with respect and was fair to all. He will truly be missed by everyone.
Eduardo Tillman
October 21, 2013
Ray Nelson was one of my favorite people. I had great respect for his out look on life and how he treated those around him. Local 52
pauline kenneally
October 20, 2013
For the many years I've attended Eliot at Seabeck nearthe Hood Canal I've loved being in Ray's company. He was always upbeat, cheerful and kind. he helped others like it was a privilege to do so, he fed us all icecream with many toppings and made a lot of young kids happy by making their swimming badges. Ray spread a lot of goodwill and positive energy and will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him.
Roger Sandford
October 20, 2013
Ray was one of my Eliot friends...I admired his social skills and his willingness to be helpful. His love of his family was palpable and the last time I shared a meal with him and with Makiah when Makiah finished and left Ray turned to me with eyes shining thrilled that his great grandson would be happy to spend time with him...he was a very loving man!
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