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In memory of
Henry "Hank" D Nelson
May 1, 1937 - February 28, 2022
May 1, 1937 - Feb 28, 2022
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Obituary
Sculptor Henry "Hank" Nelson, of Freeland, Washington, passed away February 28, 2022, at the age of 84. Born in Tucson, Arizona, on May 1, 1937, a true land of rock, he fell in love with stone early on in his life. At the age of 20, he found himself dry-docked for a while in Bremerton, Washington, during his time with the US Navy. It was then that he knew exactly where he belonged, though it …
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Memories & condolences
I am grateful that I was able to visit and view his sculpture garden following closely after my wife's death. I felt in…
I am grateful that I was able to visit and view his sculpture garden following closely after my wif…
I am grateful that I was able to visit and view his sculpture ga…
I wish Hank was still with us. He was the gentlest of men and the sculptor of weighty, powerful works. Listening to h…
I wish Hank was still with us. He was the gentlest of men and the sculptor of weighty, powerful wo…
I wish Hank was still with us. He was the gentlest of men and t…
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What were Hank's favorite artists or styles of art?
Since he was a sculptor, his favorite style of art was 3-D, but his love of art was …
Since he was a sculptor, his favorite style of art was 3-D, but his love of art was all encomp…
Since he was a sculptor, his favorite style of art was 3-D, but his love of art was all encompassing.
What were Hank's favorite songs or musical artists?
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
What were Hank's favorite movies?
Chocolat, The Pianist
Chocolat, The Pianist
Chocolat, The Pianist
What causes did Hank care about most?
Education
Education
Education
Timeline
Born
May 1st, 1937
Tucson, AZ
Navy 1956 - 1963
1956
Had a child, Michael Nelson
1965
Survived by
Wendy Nelson
Sister
Michael Nelson
Son
Jennifer Chambers
Daughter
Curtis Chambers
Son-in-law
Rebecca Jonsson
Daughter
Stefan Jonsson
Son-in-law
Kathleen Fenton
Granddaughter
Andrew Nelson-Madrid
Grandson
Jessica Romero
Granddaughter
Kristina Madrid
Granddaughter
Caitlyn Jonsson
Granddaughter
Brayden Jonsson
Grandson
Rick Chatillon
half brother
Predeceased by
Dines Nelson
Father
Anne Chatillon
Mother
Barbara Shaul
Step-mother
Deborah Nelson
Wife
Indiana Nelson
Sister
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Method of disposition
Cremation
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Cloudstone Foundation.
$300.00
Raised by 3 people
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