John A. Nelson
October 16, 1929 - February 20, 2005
Obituary
John A. Jack Nelson
A life long Federal Way resident, Jack died February 20, 2005 at the age of 75. He was born October 16, 1929 in Auburn, WA and graduated from Federal Way High School in 1947. While in the Army, Jack was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. After a few years driving a city bus, Jack spent his 35 year career at Boeing. He retired from management in 1991. The love of Jack’s life was Jeannette Roark. Together, they raised four children; Sharon, Don, Jim, and Tim. He liked fishing, especially for salmon with his late brother Richard on Puget Sound. Jack enjoyed many years of membership in the Auburn Elks Lodge, where he developed some life long friends. Jack served in several leadership roles including chairman of the board. Although he enjoyed many activities and interests, Jack’s main joy was his family. Jack is survived by his wife of 48 years Jeannette, sister Marjorie Klotz, four children, and eight grandchildren. Visitation today Thursday and Friday, 12:00 – 8:00pm at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Rd. 253 839-7317. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 26th at 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 30525 8th Ave. S. Federal Way with a reception to follow. Private interment will take place at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, 12721 30th Ave. NE #101, Seattle, WA 98125.
We will all miss Uncle Jack. We also send our condolences to his family . Barry and Janet Nelson
We have so many wonderful memories of years with Uncle Jack. Please know that he will be missed by so many of us and will always be remembered as a gentle loving man with a great sense of humor and a little chuckle. We share your loss very deeply. Love, Colleen, Rob, Hannah and Cameron
Dear Uncle Jack, until we see you again, may the Lord hold you in his arms & keep you close to him.
You will always be remembered in our hearts.
Love,
Tony, Colleen and Family
JEANETTE, WE WERE SO SORRY THAT JACK HAD PASSED AWAY. HE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A NICE PERSON AND ONE THAT WE ALL WILL MISS.
My Condolences to the Nelson Family
Sorry that we can’t be there, but are sending our deepest sympathies to the Nelson Family
I am currently out of the state, but wish to send my sympathies to the Nelson Family
We both worked several years with John, Facilities related jobs at Boeing, and have great memories of social times also. John’s respect for others always came through in his work ethics as well as personal functions. We are saddened to hear of his death and send prayers for his family as they adjust to not having such a wonderful family member with them. The memories of the many great times shared with John will help us all during this initial time as well as in the future.
I will always remember Jack pruning his apple trees when we were kids, and making him crazy when we took off in the old station wagon as teens! So many good memories of him thru all these years, he was my 2nd Dad. I am glad I saw him and all of you the previous week. Sorry I couldn’t be there for the service, but was thinking of all of you. With deepest sympathy,
Karla, Kevin and Brian Schraum