Raymond Nielsen
Raymond Nielsen, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Evergreen Hospice on August 17, 2011 after an extended illness. Raymond was born in Seattle, Washington on April 8, 1926 to Jacob and Marion Nielsen. He graduated from Renton High School in 1944. Raymond worked as a dairyman at Riverview Farms, a family owned business for over 60 years. He was proud of his Danish heritage and was deeply devoted to his Italian-American wife of 61 years, Elsie Bevilacqua Nielsen. He is survived by his wife Elsie, brother Richard Nielsen and sister Margaret Nielsen, children Janice Daniels David, Stephen Nielsen Patricia, and Carol Nielsen Borgomainerio Scott, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was known for his quick wit and sunny disposition. He was loyal to family and friends. A viewing will be held Sunday, August 28th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service Monday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. both at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188. The family requests that donations be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12040 NE 128th St. M.S. #5, Kirkland, WA 98034.
We will always remember Ray’s smiling face and wonderful sense of humor. He
was a good member of the Renton Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America. We could always count on Ray to order the butter for our annual spaghetti dinner. He will be missed by many of us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.
Diane Scillo and Mary Scoccolo
Today a great patriarch in the Nielsen family goes on to ‘Valhalla’. I loved Ray, he was truly a great man. To my knowledge, there are only 2 left from the descendants of the Danish brothers that migrated here from Denmark; Ray’s brother Richard Nielsen, and my dad Carl Nielsen. Blessings to you all.
-Robert Nielsen / bear@hudlevo.com
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We will miss you Ray. Sorry we are unable to attend your services but know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
We have many good memories of Christmas parties spent together at my mom’s Mary Hoiland.
My cousin Raymond, I always loved you and will miss you. Our phone conversations were a source of joy to me.
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Don Nielsen
I am glad you were able to attend Nathan’s graduation party in June. It was nice to have family together. You are in our prayers.
Mike & Jenny Berg
Nathan & Collin
Dear Elsie and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Raymond’s love and fun spirit will always be remembered by family and friends.
Love Andy, Irene and family