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Toby Thaler
March 21, 2024
Dick donated a peace sign to a 36th District Democrats fundraiser. He made it with soldered heavy wire and put holiday lights on it. We bought it to hang high up in our front widow. ("We" means me and Beckey Sukovaty who worked for Al Williams "back in the day.") The lights have been redone a couple times, but it's still the "Dick Nelson Peace Sign." If you know where to look (second house north of Hazel Heights), you can see it from the Ballard Bridge.
Poster displayed at Dick Nelson's Celebration of Life
John Niles
August 25, 2019
Carol McMillen
June 27, 2019
Dick Nelson was heroic in his selfless dedication to creating a better world and I was blessed to have been his friend.
Donna McNamara
June 26, 2019
I worked for Dick as his legislative assistant in the early 1980s. He was a very dedicated civil servant then, and remained so for the rest of his life. The people of the state of Washington and the city of Seattle have suffered a great loss at his passing. RIP, Dick.
Claire Tollfeldt
June 25, 2019
Claire Tollfeldt
June 25, 2019
Sooz Appel
June 18, 2019
I met Dick in the mid 1970's. He and I and the former Director of the Church Council of Seattle, bought stock in Boeing so that we could attend the shareholders meeting and protest Boeing's involvement in the support for the B2 bomber, being used in the Vietnam War. Dick helped us with the money for the stock but because of his position as a legislator, let Bill and I represent us at the stockholders meeting. He had a quiet determination and dedication to doing the right thing. Over the years, I often would run into Dick at various events promoting justice and peace. He was definitely one of the good guys and will be missed.
Mary Jean Lord
June 17, 2019
I met Dick when he was still at Hanford, through the peace and civil right movements. He was then, as always, a kind, generous man and one of the most intelligently selfless I have ever known, completely dedicated to making the world a little better for his being here. A good man!
Jacqueline B
June 17, 2019
What an amazing human being. He was so kind and generous and thoughtful. I remember ice cream social fundraisers and dorbelling and even being in a TV commercial as a kid. So sorry to hear of his passing. The world is a better place for having him.
Charlie Smith
June 16, 2019
When I read of Dick's passing my clearest recollection was of the many times he and I would carpool to Olympia in the 1970s. We had some great discussions.
Sandy Jacoby
June 16, 2019
Greetings - I first met Dick in the '70s when I worked at the King County Democrats and he was busy with 32nd District (and beyond) business. He and I became involved in politics for the same reasons only he was much smarter! He was the nicest guy! Always so thoughtful and calm and with a good sense of humor. I was able to catch up with him through the years at various events until I moved to New Mexico some time ago. He continued to be thoughtful with his reasoned opinions on issues of the day that were always right on. I have only been in touch with him recently through Facebook, but, somehow that was reassuring enough. He was truly one of the good guys! I am very sad to hear of his death. Sending all good thoughts and all my sympathies your way.
Sandy (Cutter) Jacoby
Mardie Holden
June 16, 2019
I'm sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Many memories from my old activist days, and in the neighborhood recently. I'll miss seeing him and knowing that he's working on our issues!
Marilyn Holt
June 16, 2019
I knew Dick and admired his selfless work to make Seattle and this world a better place. His interests and passions encompassed many scientific and practical aspects of life that he was always a joy to talk with. I worked with him on his 1979 campaign, and his energy and understanding of what people went through in their day to day lives touched the hearts of so many.
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