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Billly Warren Nelson

January 10, 1938 — December 12, 2011

Billy Warren Nelson, age 73, of Union, died December 12, 2011 at a local care facility. At his request there will be no public services. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Billy was born on January 10, 1938, the son of Clare and Sarah (Packard) Nelson in Union. He attended Union schools and worked in the logging business as a faller. He worked in various places in Oregon and in Alaska for six years before returning to Oregon. On June 7, 1958 he married Bonieta Jarvis in Sutherland, Oregon. While in Alaska he was a member of the American Legion. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gold mining. He also loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Bonieta; children, Dorothy Thomas, Billy Nelson, Raymond Nelson, Anita Appleton, Daniel Nelson and Kevin Nelson; brothers, Roy Nelson, Guy Nelson and David Nelson; fourteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorthea McGuire.

Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the Oregon Heart Association of the Kidney Association in care of Daniels~Knopp, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.

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