Henry P. Nelson Obituary (1941

Henry P. Nelson Sr., age 72 of Yakima passed away at home on June 3, 2013 at 11:00 am. He was born April 23, 1941 in Yakima to the late Rose Duley and William John Nelson. Henry was married to Vickie Nelson on August 3, 1968. They moved to Tampico in 1984 where Henry loved to raise animals. He worked as a well driller most of his adult life. After retiring he owned the Tropix Tanning Emporium where he was loved and adored by all of his clients. Henry was a family man and loved spending time with all of his family, his children and grandchildren. Henry also enjoyed travelling and spending time with his 'partner in crime' his cousin Jack Ellenburger. Henry had a special bond with his nephew Mike Nelson (who always knows what to do). He was preceded in death by parents, his wife Vickie Nelson, and a son Ty Nelson, brothers Harvey and William Nelson. He is survived by four children: Tina Williams of Union Gap, Henry Nelson Jr. of Yakima, James (Denise) Nelson of Selah, and Tracie Nelson of Selah (Rick Gonzalez); 10 grandchildren: Jessica Nelson, Ashley Nelson, Trevor Williams, Tiffany Williams, Mitchell Gonzalez, Wyatt Gonzalez, Benjamin Nelson, Lukas Nelson, Jace Gonzalez, Timothy Nelson; 3 great-great grandchildren: Emily and Hayden Nelson, Aryianna Williams; and a brother Milton Nelson of Union Gap, WA. Henry will always be remembered for the loving things he did for his family Dad we love you and will miss you greatly! A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Yakima Church of Christ, 4309 Ahtanum Rd. Yakima. Flowers will be accepted at the church. SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, June 08, 2013 2:00 PM Yakima Church of Christ 4309 Ahtanum Rd. Yakima, WA