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Trina Scott posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
I just want everyone to know that I was not a step-grandchild to my grandpa like it says in his obituarie. I was his grandchild!!!!! He also has three beautiful great grandchildren.
Love Trina
I will always hold my grandpa close to me.
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Don Holman (jr) posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2005
Eulogy
I’ve been asked by my dad who thought the world of Tom to say a few words today.
Tom was my uncle. He was married to my Aunt Dorthy, who went to be with our Lord after over 48 years or marriage.
As we each honor the memory of Tom today I thought it would be appropriate to share a few things I have observed of Tom, or heard other people say about Tom over the years.
Tom was a God fearing man - Tom attended bible studies, with my Aunt Dorthy, Zanny Crow and others. He had a true respect for God. And he had a true concern for friends and family that had not accepted the Lord as their savior.
Tom took to heart, perhaps better than anyone I know, love your brother as you love yourself.
He was Caring - Tom was one of the most caring people on the planet. Let me give you an example. About 20 years ago Tom called me and asked me to come over to his house. He knew I was into electronics, and wanted to talk to me about an idea he had.
Tom had an idea to help the blind. He thought that it would be possible to create a receiver that would capture a signal from a cable or path buried in the sideway, making it easier for blind people to get around town.
After describing the idea he then got very serious. He was adamant that this would not be something that me or anyone could exploit or make money from. This was purely intended to freely help society.
He cared for people.
Tom was Resourceful - Tom is the only person I know that could go into a wrecking yard and come out with enough parts to build a large crane, or a new car, or for that matter anything.
He was Industrious - Tote goats, motor cycles, steel guitars, a boat, and countless cars. Tom was the master of the scarp metal. Tom was someone that could see the final product in his mind, go into a scrap heap and come out with everything he needed to build the final product.
A Genius - An Engineer, and Architect, a design team, all in one. Tom had an intellect that surpassed most people. He demonstrated true genius through his creations, and through his thought process. He was a serious thinker.
An Artisan - Painting, building cars from scarp metal, welding artwork, building a rockery, or any number of things around the home.
Hard working - Tom started working as a kid. Self taught, he worked at Cascade Pole Yard for may years, he worked for the state, he worked for a fish processing company, he was instrumental in starting the first cut-rate auto parts store, he owned and ran a wrecking yard for years, and he filled in his spare time building one of a-kind cars. He was in the Navy during world war 2, where he was an airplane pilot and mechanic.
He was a Welder extraordinaire.
An Automatic transmission expert.
Master of the engine.
Work was a love of his.
But it wasn’t all about work…
The life of the party - Tom and Dorthy were the reason to come to the party. They threw wild parties. There was one incident worth mentioning. It was at a party at the wrecking yard where my uncle Chuck for some reason ended up parading himself around in my aunt Jay’s negligee.
Talk about wild parties.
Comrade - No matter the pursuit, whether hunting, fishing, clam digging, Tom loved the camaraderie. He loved to be around people. Late night campfires were where he was most at home.
Honest - As honest as the day is long. The man didn’t have a dishonest bone in his body.
He would cringe when he watched the news and saw how someone was taking advantage of someone else.
A Brother - To Buzz, Willie, Wes, and Helen
A Father To Charlotte, Tommy, and Tona Ann
A Grandfather - Charlottes kids: Roland, Trina, Melody, and Jeremy Cruthers
Tommy’s kids: Shawn Thomas, Tauna Ann, Charles Thomas
Plus 5 great grandchildren
An Uncle I had the privilege of hunting, fishing, clam digging, and knocking around with Tom and my Aunt Dorthy during my childhood years.
How many people on this planet take the time to go hunting with their nephew? Although I have to say that the statute of limitations won’t let me go into much detail about these trips.
A Holman - He and my Aunt Dorthy raised the Holman’s. He had no-one to blame but himself for marrying a woman with 12 bothers and sisters. Every time he would come a calling his cigarettes would somehow disappear from his glove box. Tom was more than a member of the family; he was a pillar of the Holman family.
A Nedrow - It is impossible to mention Tom without mentioning Merel and Gene Nedrow and their kids, Roger, Frankie, Mary, Theresa, David, Donny and Karen. And of course more recently good friend Tru.
Believe it of not Tom was also a Nelson - Believe it of not Tom also found time to be a Nelson.
The consumate Animal Lover - Did you ever know a dog that was held in higher esteem than the dogs that Tom and Dorthy had in their home?
But none of these attributes do justice to who Tom really was to each of us. More than any of these, Tom was a lifelong friend.
A Friend for Life So, more than family, Tom was my friend. Someone that had an honest interest in me. This was his nature for all of us. When Tom became your friend you felt privileged. He always took an interest in you and your loved ones.
It was impossible to think of Tom without thinking about the great lifelong friendships he forged with Gene Nedrow or Zanny Crow.
Someone once told me that you can tell the character of a man by the company he keeps. To my mind, Tom was a man of great character. This was exemplified by his closest friends.
So, as we honor the memory of Tom today, let’s not loose site of the impact he has had on each of our lives. The good times we had with him, either hunting, or fishing, at work, or play. Even though Tom has joined his departed friends, he will remain a lifelong friend for each of us.
Tom leaves us with no regrets. He lived his life to the fullest, with a firm conviction for how people were to be treated and how true friendship can change the world.
Thank you
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Bob & DeAnn Casteel posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Tom, We're going to miss you, we always enjoyed your visits to the wrecking yard and your many phone calls to us.
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Trina Scott posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2005
I wish I could be there. What a wonderful picture of grandpa. He will be so missed. He was such a beautiful person. I love grandpa. Yours always, Trina
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Trina Scott (grand daughter) posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2005
I just read what everyone else wrote and I have so many funny stories about grandpa that I can't even begin. I still have pictures of him standing in front of the fire place that he built with his bare hands. Actually numerous fire places he was so handy. I will never forget riding with my mom in the blue car he built and everyone would stare at us. I would say my grandpa built this car. As a child I remember the painting obove our couch, it had to snowy mountain tops that I thought always looked like people and my grandpa painted that painting. I am so going to miss him but he is with grandma and mom now. I know grandma was waiting for him with hugs and lots of kisses. I love you grandpa. Trina Scott
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Billiejo Lundgren-Gall posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2005
To the Nelson Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss, Tom was a great man, he has been a great asset to the Lundgren Family. He always came to our births, reunions, deaths, graduations, retirement partys, etc. We all loved him and our thoughts are with you all.
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Teresa Smith posted a condolence
Friday, August 26, 2005
I have this image in my mind. Tom and Dottie, mom and dad sitting on this cloud playing pinochle. For quite some time Tom has been their missing link. Good-bye.
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THELMA THOMPSON NICHOLS posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2005
WIFE OF SI THOMPSON
I HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES.
TOM WILL BE MISSED.
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NADEEN THOMPSON WALKER posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2005
DAUGHTER OF SI THOMPSON
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF THIS FAMILY MEMBER.
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Jean Holman posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2005
To the family of Tom,
I was so impressed last year at the reunion that Tom remembered 509 East 10th and other details. I was surprised because there aren't many left who were around early on. He had a fun time riding children around on his scooter. It was obvious he was a nice man. I'm sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Jean Holman
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Carolyne, Jose Rodriguez & Rosalia posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2005
As you all know, Uncle Tom was a GREAT MAN and a WONDERFUL Uncle. He was always there for any of us who needed help. He had such an interesting life: flying aircraft in the service, fishing in Alaska, starting and running an auto parts store, running a junk yard, building cars, painting pictures, and so much more. What can I say; he added a great deal to my life. I love him with all my heart and will miss him greatly. Over the last couple of months I spent as much time as I could with him; talking about things. It is extremely sad to know when I go to Olympia he won't be there to stop and spend time with; but I know he is in a better place spending his time with Aunt Dorthea and all who have been in OUR lives who have past away at an earlier time. The last week of his life was hard to watch; but I know he didn't suffer and he was very well taken care of. Tina, Uncle Tom says, "THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID!!!" As we all do!!!! And I'd like to also say Thank you to everyone else who was there during this trying time.
I loved and appreciated how he charished his time with Rosalia and how she loved to spend time with him. They enjoyed racing there wheels around his house when ever they were together and he was up to it (which was most of the time). He was always thinking of ways to help Rosalia. When she was 3 or 4 he made a tricycle for her; using a childs bike seat, an old trike frame which he added strapes to the pedals (so her feet would stay in place) and a pull bar so I could pull her around and excerise her legs. Uncle Tom, you will be missed
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