Death date: Apr 15, 2013
“Mit” died Monday April 15th. She had a long and distinguished career as an elementary school teacher. She taught in the Clover Park School District at Southgate and Tyee Park Elementary Schools A service to celebrate her life wil Read Obituary
Mrs.Nelson was my 3rd grade teacher back in 1985.. Rest In Peace to a lovely woman that I'll always remember.Jason W.
Yesterday I began my first day of my 3rd year of teaching. I was in 3rd grade during the 1979-1980 school year. Mrs. Nelson was my teacher. What she never knew was that year, by watching her, the seed to become a teacher was planted in my heart. 3rd grade was a rough year for me because of things going on at home. But her class was a respite for me where I felt valued and cared about because of her. I have many memories of her class. One that I remember was the cool globes we made out of balloons and paper mache. Then we painted them blue. Drew the continents on them and labeled them. What a fun way to learn the location of the continents and to start are intro about the earth. I have never forgotten Mrs. Nelson. I raised my children and then went back to college to finally nurture that seed she planted within me all those years ago. I'm a teacher today because of her.
I had Mrs. Nelson as a 3rd Grade teacher at Tyee Park Elementary back in '91-'92 school year. I am sad to find out that she has passed on. Even though I had her class about 22 years ago, I have good memories of her class.
I remember the talent show she put on. Being 9 years old, I had no idea what my talent was at the time. I tried to be a comedian, and failed at it on stage in the first rehearsal. Then, I worked on the side/backstage. Then, I gave art a shot. I tried my best to draw a ninja turtle and surprisingly got a praise from another student. I guess that was a sign of what my calling was. I am now a professional artist working as a graphic designer for almost 8 years. I think she would have been proud of me.
I used to get in trouble a lot in her class. And, I remember she was stern, but never yelled at me. Even though I had seen a serious side to her, I also saw a nice and sweet side to her too. She knew that I could do better in my work and in my behavior. I think that helped pushed me to be a better student because the following year after I left Washington and moved to Georgia, I entered the 4th grade and improved in how I behaved and made good grades.
And, I remember the school would assign the students to different clubs. I think she was in charge of the Scandinavian club. I think she taught the students in her club how to make a sweet thin flat Scandinavian pastry that had sugar on top. I tried it and it was so delicious.
I miss her and think of the fun memories I had in her class. And, she was one of my best teachers that I ever, because she helped me strive to do better.
Mrs. Nelson was a wonderful teacher. If have more memories of my third grade year at Tyee Park Elementary. Charcoal pencils on laminated math sheets. talent shows that she picked a song out for me to sing. She even put up a stage in the classroom and invited other classes to be our audience. Her class was in the very far end of the school on the left side next to the concrete part of the playground where the 4 squares area was at. She brought back Swedish chocolates and the mood fish for the whole class. At the end of the year she had a party at her lakefront home for her students where there were canoes and jacuzzi with spare swimsuits for those who didn't bring any. She had old students that would come in during their recess to help her with any paper corrections or if she just needed a shoulder rub. If wasn't the best of students at the time but it was definitely one of the students that came back during recesses the next year til it moved. She was a great teacher and a wonderful woman and it remember her most out of my grade school teachers. Mrs. Nelson also never had a hair out of place. I'm 31 years now and so glad to have had such a kind generous intelligent sweet person to have met in my life. She was a beautiful sweet angel with a heart of gold and a soul as rare as beautiful diamond.
Dear Nelson Family,
Lois was our daughter's 2nd grade teacher at Tyee Park Elementary almost 25 yrs ago! What high expectations she set! I believe they helped to create the foundation for her whole school career. She loved children and her generosity (end of year party at her home!) meant a lot to the children in that area. She was a wonderful role model and she was a task master extraordinaire! A story I still tell to this day was that I had to quit my volunteer job of listening to children read and when I told her that would be my last week before delivering a baby, she asked me who I had found to replace myself???!! And I think she was serious. Sandy Haroldson
P.S. Our daughter went on to become an elementary school teacher.
Chuck---
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Hope to see you at Karl's in Everett soon. The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
Dave Finstad
You influenced my life as you did so many. Words cannot express my gratitude for your generosity towards that young and on the surface cocky Swede who enjoyed every moment of your warmth, love and care. I will carry with me many memories....thank you...
Chuck and the family; my thoughts are with you.
Love//Henrik
I knew "Mrs. Nelson" as my 5th grade teacher at Southgate Elementary and Southgate neighbor for years. She always had an upbeat attitude and took special interest in helping students from families with less fortunate circumstances. I'm sure her family knows she was a positive influence in the lives of the hundreds, if not thousands, of children she taught, mentored and gave good example to. Her light will continue in the lives of those of us who had the good fortune to know her.
Jon Perry
An Angel has gone home. I am greatful to have known Mit. She tought me that you can be kind and care for people even if they are strangers. She made people feel important. She was teaching even when she was asking the questions. We will miss her , but remember her. Bill Krieger and grandaughter Ashley Krieger.
Dear Chuck and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of Mit. She was such a beautiful person.
We love the stories of Mit's bargain shopping. Our memories of Mit always bring a smile.
We will always remember Mit's kindness, her bravery, and her trust in God.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Dave, Tammie, Martha, Dave and Tim
