Howard George Nielsen
April 5, 1923 - May 23, 2013
Obituary
Howard George Nielsen
Howard George Nielsen was born to Andrew and Christina Nielsen in Selma, CA on April 5, 1923. The family moved to North Hollywood, CA, in 1924 where Howard grew up as one of seven children.
Howard served in the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to enlisting in the Navy as a young man in 1942. He served in the South Pacific during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1947.
He met the love of his life Pauline Ramsey at a USO in Springfield, MO. Howard and Pauline were married on November 15, 1947, and returned to California after Howard’s discharge from the Navy. They settled in Van Nuys, CA where they raised their daughters Gina and April.
Howard was employed by the US Postal Service. After retiring from the Postal Service, Howard worked for Los Angeles County Parks Department until he retired in 1985. He and Pauline moved to Federal Way, WA in 1988 to be close to their daughters and grandchildren.
Family was very important to Howard and the light of his life were his four grandchildren—Aaron, Niel, Kyle and Kari. An added blessing in his later years were his two great grandsons Josiah and Jairus.
Howard never lost his boyish charm and infectious smile. Strangers were just friends he hadn’t met yet. Howard was deeply loved by his family and they will cherish many wonderful memories of him.
Howard is survived by his two daughters April Alexander and Gina Rosen; four grandchildren Aaron (Jamie) Rosen, Kari Rosen, Nielsen Alexander, and Kyle Alexander; two great-grandchildren Josiah Rosen and Jairus Rosen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery, 37600 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way, WA 98023. Following the service, a reception/gathering will be held at Aspen Grove Condominiums Clubhouse, 26213 116th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UW Medicine/Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund,
http://depts.washington.edu/givemed/give/?page=make&source=adrcre&appeal=m13fa
Our prayers are with all of you. Such wonderful precious memories of Uncle George.
To our great friends. Our love and prayers to you at this time. May you cherish all the memories!
What a beautiful tribute to your dear Dad…I will be praying for you and your family for YHVH’s peace and compassion fill your hearts and minds. Blessings on all of you.
What a wonderful tribute! They don’t make them like that anymore. A real, genuine, stand up, man! I am sorry for your loss. My heart is with you as you say goodbye.
His Boyish charm and infectious smile is there for all to enjoy in Heaven. Imagine how big his smile is right now as he rejoices with his wife, Pauline, and other family members in the presence of the Lord. My prayers continue to be be with you April and your family as you endure the loss of your father while here on earth.
What a wonderful tribute for a truly good family man. April and Gina and family – may you treasure many memories that make you laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for sharing such a tender tribute.
May your faith continue to sustain and strengthen you, as you take comfort in the knowledge that your father/grandfather is joyously reuniting with loved ones beyond the veil, and that you can look forward to that same reunion.
We are honored to have known and cared for Howard over the past few years. He gave us wonderful and fun memories! His bright smile and big blue eyes always made our day! Love from everyone here at Cherished Acres!
Prayers for you and your family. His smiles will brighten your memories.
Gina, Our prayers are with you and your family.
Madonna
What beautiful words about your dear Father. He sounds like a wonderful and caring person. All the best to you and your Family.
Gina, Loss of a parent is so difficult. My prayers are with you, and your father will always be with you.
Sorry for your lost, he was my uncle that I lost contact with.