Jack Nelson

June 16th, 1939 - November 23rd, 2018

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Jack D. Nelson passed away peacefully, surrounded by all those who loved him deeply, on the 23rd of November, 2018 in Puyallup, WA. He was born June 16, 1939 in Portland, OR to Dorothy and Fred Nelson. He was a longtime resident of Renton, WA, and spent much of his career in the auto industry from which he retired. Building and fixing Hot Rods were his passion. Jack also enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed! Jack is survived by his five children: Michal Nelson, Melanee Nelson, Mark Nelson, Matt Nelson and Shawnna Nelson-Hoff, along with their respective spouses, 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mr. Nelson is also survived by one brother, Fred Nelson. Please join us for a “Celebration of Life” luncheon to share stories and remember a life lived to the fullest. Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at 11:00am The Nelson Residence 34834 57th Ave S Auburn, WA 98001

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Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Hill Funeral Home has been a community cornerstone since 1908, when Ernest Newville Hill, a decorated Spanish American War veteran and embalmer/funeral director, established his own funeral business in Puyallup. Starting in a two-story building on North Meridian, where he lived with his wife Mabel and their son Vernon, Ernest Hill introduced the first motor-powered funeral coaches in Pierce County, transitioning from traditional horse-drawn services....

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