Death date: Nov 5, 2007
William E. Nelson Sr. passed away November 5, 2007. Bill was born in Roslyn, WA August 5, 1927 to "Bat" and Pauline Nelson-Smith. Bill graduated from Cle Elum H.S. in 1945. Upon graduation, Bill enlisted in the Merchant Marines, t Read Obituary
Dear Anne, Paula, Bill Jr. and families:
We just learned of Bill's passing yesterday as I was going through some newspapers that came while we were out of town for our anniversary. We are sad for your loss and know how much you will miss Bill. Our family is thinking of you all.
Randy, Linda, Brandon, Heather and Kenzie Knapp##imported-begin##Linda Knapp##imported-end##
I will certainly miss my Uncle Bill. He was a positive, caring person in my life as well as a strong role model for young people. I always enjoyed the stories he told...even if I had heard them more than once!
Godspeed, Uncle Bill
Dianne##imported-begin##Dianne Lynne##imported-end##
Aunt Anne, Billy and Paula,
Uncle Bill will surely be missed. Lots of great memories of him. We are thinking of you during this sad time.
Tom, Leslie and Andrew Stangeland##imported-begin##Tom Stangeland##imported-end##
Aunt Anne , Bill, Paula and families, Thinking of you all at this time. I am sure many great stories and memories are being shared . Love, Kris##imported-begin##Kris Diederick##imported-end##
Aunt Ann and Family,
Uncle Bill will be missed by family and friends. He was a special guy who always had a big smile and a story to share. Cherish your memories; you are all in our
thoughts and prayers.
love, Patty, Michelle, and Bryan##imported-begin##Pat Wentz##imported-end##
With deepest sympathy to all of you. God Speed.##imported-begin##Glenda Koenig##imported-end##
Ginny called today of the news of Bill's passing. He was such a great man to know, the world lost a real gentleman today.##imported-begin##Butch Martin##imported-end##
Uncle Bill always had a big smile and was so positive but most of all he had a big heart. He gave so much to the community and to others. We will miss his special spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Andy, Mark, Kirsten and Matt Broughton##imported-begin##Andrea Broughton##imported-end##
My heart breaks that the world has lost Big Daddy.The world has lost a great shining light. So many of my happy childhood memories are of him and all of you. I wish that I could be there with you all, but know that in my heart and spirit I am there.. My love, wishes and thoughts are with you at this time.
All of my love
Rae Lynne##imported-begin##Rae Lynne Held Augsburger##imported-end##
Dear Aunt Ann,Paula, Bill, & families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss in your lives.
Love, Squeeze & Nancy##imported-begin##Art & Nancy Olerud##imported-end##
