Daniel A. NELSON

1956 - 2021

Daniel Arthur Nelson, aged 65, was born in Spokane, WA on July 23, 1956. He passed away on September 27, 2021, due to COVID pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Larry and Evalyn Nelson, and sister, Ardelle McGinnis.

Dan was born & raised in Spokane, WA. Following graduation from University High in 1975, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was subsequently stationed at Whidbey Island N.A.S. and deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation CV-64. He served 8 years and was discharged. After a couple of years, he re-enlisted for an additional hitch and returned to N.A.S. Whidbey.

He joined the Army National Guard based at Mann Hall in Spokane in 2002. He was called up and deployed to Bagdad, Iraq from 2004 to 2005. He finished his military active and reserve service in 2008. Later he worked at the V.A. Hospital in Spokane as a hospital service's employee to complete his retirement.

He was a CDL freight driver, concrete mixer truck driver, and an airport operations employee. Dan was dedicated in his commitment to those in need through his involvement with the charities listed below. He was also a founding member of the WHEN Fellowship Worship Group.

Dan is survived by his son, Daniel Nelson Jr.; brothers, Richard Sherwood and John (Linda) Nelson; sister, Diane (Kevin) O'Neall; his aunt Sherry Nelson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

  In lieu of flowers and/or gifts, please support: Women's Healing and Empowerment Network (WHEN) & Cleone's Closet Food Pantry, PO Box 9637, Spokane, WA, 99209, (509) 323-2123 or (509) 321-7071 or email at whenetwork@gmail.com or www.whenetwork.com.

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