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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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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

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Born

May 1st, 1937
Tucson, AZ
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Navy 1956 - 1963

1956
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Had a child, Michael Nelson

1965

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Henry "Hank" Nelson