Our dear husband, father and grandfather Robert D. Nelson peacefully passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the age of 81.
Bob, "Bobbie Dean" was born to Felix Johan Nelson and Nettie Nilson, on June 28, 1936, in Troy. He attended schools in both Troy and Moscow. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1962.
Upon graduation, he was employed by The Boeing Co. until 1964, when he went to work for Control Data Corp. in Arden Hills, Minn. Later, Bob worked at United Control in Redmond, Wash. In 1973, he went to work for Puget Sound Power and Light in Bellevue, Wash., where he worked for 24 years, until he retired in 1997 as director of information systems.
Bob served as water commissioner for the city of Bellevue, as well as serving on boards for both Bellevue Community College and Seattle University.
As a young man, Bob attained the extraordinary rank of Eagle Scout and the Order of the Arrow. In addition, he was proud to be a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Bob married Marilyn Myers on Dec. 29, 1962, and they were fortunate enough to love each other for more than 54 years.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Bob will be remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, his wonderful sense of humor and all the great times with family and friends. He was truly one of a kind. He will be missed, but we have all the great memories of his life that he shared with us. Cheers to you, Bob. We love you so much. We will have a toast to your wonderful life.
Please consider a donation in memory of Bob to the Overlake Medical Center Foundation, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004.
At Bob's request, there will not be a funeral service.
Lewiston Tribune June 12, 2017
Bob, "Bobbie Dean" was born to Felix Johan Nelson and Nettie Nilson, on June 28, 1936, in Troy. He attended schools in both Troy and Moscow. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1962.
Upon graduation, he was employed by The Boeing Co. until 1964, when he went to work for Control Data Corp. in Arden Hills, Minn. Later, Bob worked at United Control in Redmond, Wash. In 1973, he went to work for Puget Sound Power and Light in Bellevue, Wash., where he worked for 24 years, until he retired in 1997 as director of information systems.
Bob served as water commissioner for the city of Bellevue, as well as serving on boards for both Bellevue Community College and Seattle University.
As a young man, Bob attained the extraordinary rank of Eagle Scout and the Order of the Arrow. In addition, he was proud to be a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Bob married Marilyn Myers on Dec. 29, 1962, and they were fortunate enough to love each other for more than 54 years.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Bob will be remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, his wonderful sense of humor and all the great times with family and friends. He was truly one of a kind. He will be missed, but we have all the great memories of his life that he shared with us. Cheers to you, Bob. We love you so much. We will have a toast to your wonderful life.
Please consider a donation in memory of Bob to the Overlake Medical Center Foundation, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004.
At Bob's request, there will not be a funeral service.
Lewiston Tribune June 12, 2017
Our dear husband, father and grandfather Robert D. Nelson peacefully passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the age of 81.
Bob, "Bobbie Dean" was born to Felix Johan Nelson and Nettie Nilson, on June 28, 1936, in Troy. He attended schools in both Troy and Moscow. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1962.
Upon graduation, he was employed by The Boeing Co. until 1964, when he went to work for Control Data Corp. in Arden Hills, Minn. Later, Bob worked at United Control in Redmond, Wash. In 1973, he went to work for Puget Sound Power and Light in Bellevue, Wash., where he worked for 24 years, until he retired in 1997 as director of information systems.
Bob served as water commissioner for the city of Bellevue, as well as serving on boards for both Bellevue Community College and Seattle University.
As a young man, Bob attained the extraordinary rank of Eagle Scout and the Order of the Arrow. In addition, he was proud to be a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Bob married Marilyn Myers on Dec. 29, 1962, and they were fortunate enough to love each other for more than 54 years.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Bob will be remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, his wonderful sense of humor and all the great times with family and friends. He was truly one of a kind. He will be missed, but we have all the great memories of his life that he shared with us. Cheers to you, Bob. We love you so much. We will have a toast to your wonderful life.
Please consider a donation in memory of Bob to the Overlake Medical Center Foundation, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004.
At Bob's request, there will not be a funeral service.
Lewiston Tribune June 12, 2017
Bob, "Bobbie Dean" was born to Felix Johan Nelson and Nettie Nilson, on June 28, 1936, in Troy. He attended schools in both Troy and Moscow. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1962.
Upon graduation, he was employed by The Boeing Co. until 1964, when he went to work for Control Data Corp. in Arden Hills, Minn. Later, Bob worked at United Control in Redmond, Wash. In 1973, he went to work for Puget Sound Power and Light in Bellevue, Wash., where he worked for 24 years, until he retired in 1997 as director of information systems.
Bob served as water commissioner for the city of Bellevue, as well as serving on boards for both Bellevue Community College and Seattle University.
As a young man, Bob attained the extraordinary rank of Eagle Scout and the Order of the Arrow. In addition, he was proud to be a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Bob married Marilyn Myers on Dec. 29, 1962, and they were fortunate enough to love each other for more than 54 years.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Bob will be remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, his wonderful sense of humor and all the great times with family and friends. He was truly one of a kind. He will be missed, but we have all the great memories of his life that he shared with us. Cheers to you, Bob. We love you so much. We will have a toast to your wonderful life.
Please consider a donation in memory of Bob to the Overlake Medical Center Foundation, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004.
At Bob's request, there will not be a funeral service.
Lewiston Tribune June 12, 2017
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