Walter Orin Nielson
Walter Orin Nielson, 78, of Stanwood, WA, quietly went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2009.
He was born to Carl and Grace Nielson on his sister's 2nd Birthday, and was named after his uncle.
Walt grew up in the Stanwood area and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1949. He joined the U.S Air force and served his country during the Korean War. Following his military service he went to college.
Walter married in 1955 and had four children and his son Wally was born on his 28th birthday.
Walt made his career in serving the public. He worked for the Boeing Company on their fire department for many years; he also was a volunteer for the Stanwood Volunteer Fire Department for many years and worked with the Stanwood & Community Ambulance Service. He also served as Snohomish County Fire Marshall for many years.
In 1976 he moved to Seattle, WA, where he did a career change and went to work for the Seattle P.I. as a manager until he retired in 2001.
After having a stroke in 2002 he moved back to the Stanwood area and lived with his daughter, Vickie. He loved Stanwood and was happy to be back with the rest of his family.
Walt loved going to the Casino with his brothers, and was an avid bowler, enjoyed a good game of golf, and playing pinochle and doing crossword puzzles.
Walt always smiled and made friends easily, he was a loving father, grandpa and brother, and the best great granddad a kid could have. He will be deeply missed!!
Walt is survived by his daughter, Vickie and her husband, Mike Lee, of Stanwood; son, Gordon Nielson and wife, Valerie, of Poulsbo, WA; grandchildren, Michelle Lee, of Stanwood, Maison and Taylor Nielson, of Everett, David, Jason and Josh Lee, and Sydney Thompson; great-grandchildren, Jordin, JD, Harley, Reagan and Kendall Lee; one sister, Bessie Harrison, of Everett; brothers, Robert Nielson, of Stanwood, and Richard Nielson, of Marysville, WA; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves his beloved kitty, Joey.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; his two sons, David Orin, his first born, and Wally Nielson Jr.
Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, in the Chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
Family suggest memorial may be made to N.O.A.H. Walt had a great love for animals.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.
Walter Orin Nielson, 78, of Stanwood, WA, quietly went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2009.
He was born to Carl and Grace Nielson on his sister's 2nd Birthday, and was named after his uncle.
Walt grew up in the Stanwood area and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1949. He joined the U.S Air force and served his country during the Korean War. Following his military service he went to college.
Walter married in 1955 and had four children and his son Wally was born on his 28th birthday.
Walt made his career in serving the public. He worked for the Boeing Company on their fire department for many years; he also was a volunteer for the Stanwood Volunteer Fire Department for many years and worked with the Stanwood & Community Ambulance Service. He also served as Snohomish County Fire Marshall for many years.
In 1976 he moved to Seattle, WA, where he did a career change and went to work for the Seattle P.I. as a manager until he retired in 2001.
After having a stroke in 2002 he moved back to the Stanwood area and lived with his daughter, Vickie. He loved Stanwood and was happy to be back with the rest of his family.
Walt loved going to the Casino with his brothers, and was an avid bowler, enjoyed a good game of golf, and playing pinochle and doing crossword puzzles.
Walt always smiled and made friends easily, he was a loving father, grandpa and brother, and the best great granddad a kid could have. He will be deeply missed!!
Walt is survived by his daughter, Vickie and her husband, Mike Lee, of Stanwood; son, Gordon Nielson and wife, Valerie, of Poulsbo, WA; grandchildren, Michelle Lee, of Stanwood, Maison and Taylor Nielson, of Everett, David, Jason and Josh Lee, and Sydney Thompson; great-grandchildren, Jordin, JD, Harley, Reagan and Kendall Lee; one sister, Bessie Harrison, of Everett; brothers, Robert Nielson, of Stanwood, and Richard Nielson, of Marysville, WA; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves his beloved kitty, Joey.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; his two sons, David Orin, his first born, and Wally Nielson Jr.
Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, in the Chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
Family suggest memorial may be made to N.O.A.H. Walt had a great love for animals.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.
Walter Orin Nielson
Walter Orin Nielson, 78, of Stanwood, WA, quietly went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2009.
He was born to Carl and Grace Nielson on his sister's 2nd Birthday, and was named after his uncle.
Walt grew up in the Stanwood area and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1949. He joined the U.S Air force and served his country during the Korean War. Following his military service he went to college.
Walter married in 1955 and had four children and his son Wally was born on his 28th birthday.
Walt made his career in serving the public. He worked for the Boeing Company on their fire department for many years; he also was a volunteer for the Stanwood Volunteer Fire Department for many years and worked with the Stanwood & Community Ambulance Service. He also served as Snohomish County Fire Marshall for many years.
In 1976 he moved to Seattle, WA, where he did a career change and went to work for the Seattle P.I. as a manager until he retired in 2001.
After having a stroke in 2002 he moved back to the Stanwood area and lived with his daughter, Vickie. He loved Stanwood and was happy to be back with the rest of his family.
Walt loved going to the Casino with his brothers, and was an avid bowler, enjoyed a good game of golf, and playing pinochle and doing crossword puzzles.
Walt always smiled and made friends easily, he was a loving father, grandpa and brother, and the best great granddad a kid could have. He will be deeply missed!!
Walt is survived by his daughter, Vickie and her husband, Mike Lee, of Stanwood; son, Gordon Nielson and wife, Valerie, of Poulsbo, WA; grandchildren, Michelle Lee, of Stanwood, Maison and Taylor Nielson, of Everett, David, Jason and Josh Lee, and Sydney Thompson; great-grandchildren, Jordin, JD, Harley, Reagan and Kendall Lee; one sister, Bessie Harrison, of Everett; brothers, Robert Nielson, of Stanwood, and Richard Nielson, of Marysville, WA; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves his beloved kitty, Joey.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; his two sons, David Orin, his first born, and Wally Nielson Jr.
Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, in the Chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
Family suggest memorial may be made to N.O.A.H. Walt had a great love for animals.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.
Walter Orin Nielson, 78, of Stanwood, WA, quietly went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2009.
He was born to Carl and Grace Nielson on his sister's 2nd Birthday, and was named after his uncle.
Walt grew up in the Stanwood area and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1949. He joined the U.S Air force and served his country during the Korean War. Following his military service he went to college.
Walter married in 1955 and had four children and his son Wally was born on his 28th birthday.
Walt made his career in serving the public. He worked for the Boeing Company on their fire department for many years; he also was a volunteer for the Stanwood Volunteer Fire Department for many years and worked with the Stanwood & Community Ambulance Service. He also served as Snohomish County Fire Marshall for many years.
In 1976 he moved to Seattle, WA, where he did a career change and went to work for the Seattle P.I. as a manager until he retired in 2001.
After having a stroke in 2002 he moved back to the Stanwood area and lived with his daughter, Vickie. He loved Stanwood and was happy to be back with the rest of his family.
Walt loved going to the Casino with his brothers, and was an avid bowler, enjoyed a good game of golf, and playing pinochle and doing crossword puzzles.
Walt always smiled and made friends easily, he was a loving father, grandpa and brother, and the best great granddad a kid could have. He will be deeply missed!!
Walt is survived by his daughter, Vickie and her husband, Mike Lee, of Stanwood; son, Gordon Nielson and wife, Valerie, of Poulsbo, WA; grandchildren, Michelle Lee, of Stanwood, Maison and Taylor Nielson, of Everett, David, Jason and Josh Lee, and Sydney Thompson; great-grandchildren, Jordin, JD, Harley, Reagan and Kendall Lee; one sister, Bessie Harrison, of Everett; brothers, Robert Nielson, of Stanwood, and Richard Nielson, of Marysville, WA; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves his beloved kitty, Joey.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; his two sons, David Orin, his first born, and Wally Nielson Jr.
Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, in the Chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
Family suggest memorial may be made to N.O.A.H. Walt had a great love for animals.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.
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