Jack Nelson was born on January 26, 1933. He joined the Air force and spent 15 years in service. He fought in the Korean War and left the service to work for the Navy at Seal Beach, California.
He moved to Oregon for School and worked for UPS in Portland, Oregon. He moved to Salem and started work at the Oregon State Hospital and worked there for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife Sonia, his son Aaron, Aaron's wife Vicki Nelson, his granddaughter Kristen Marie Cuthrell, his grandson in law Nick Cuthrell as well as his grandson Michael Anthony Nelson.
His daughter Suzie Marie Nelson predeceased him and is in heaven with him. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24th, 2019.
Viewing
Monday May 6, 2019 from 9am-12:30pm
Johnson Funeral Home
134 Missouri Ave S Salem, OR 97302
Funeral Service
Monday May 6, 2019 at 1:00pm
Johnson Funeral Home
134 Missouri Ave S Salem, OR 97302
Please join the family for the Wake
3pm at the Church of God of Prophecy
10637 Stayton Rd SE, Aumsville, OR 97325
Graveside Service with Military Honors
Tuesday May 7, 2019 at 10:00 am
Willamette National Cemetery
Portland, OR
You will be missed because you were an uncle that I could laugh with and one of my favorite. To Aunt Sonia and family, we pray that God will strengthen you all through this difficult time. Love you all.
Uncle Jack - I’m sure you’re hanging out with your brothers - including my dad. I send you all love and peaceful thoughts. My prayers and love to Aunt Sonia and the rest of the family. I share your sorrow and your sadness but know that all is as God intended. Blessings to all.
Our prayers are with you Sonia. What fun to have had the opportunity to know Jack! He was one of a kind! We will miss his smiling face.
My sympathy to Sonia and the family! It was an honor to have known Jack! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! May God give you comfort through tough times. (Keeping all good memories in my mind and heart
My sympathy to Sonia and the family! It was an honor to have known Jack! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! May God give you comfort through this hard time!
My sympathy to my mother in law and all her family also my sympathy to Jack's side of the family.May god be with you all in these hard times.
My sympathy to my mother in law and all her family also my sympathy to Jack's side of the family.May got by with you all in these hard times.
We have enjoyed knowing the family and feel honored to have known jack and sonia. I love you both and pray healing for the family. Big hugs to all.♥️
We will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Claudette ant Tony Armas.
Thank you for his service. It is an honor to serve him. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home.