Alameda County Obituaries

NELSON HOWARD WILLIAM 

Submitted by: Thomas Brammer 

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Alameda Times-Star 3/3/2002.

	A Fremont resident for many years, passed away February 25, 
2002 at his home in Volcano, CA at the age of 81. He is survived by his 
wife and best friend of 57 years Bette Nelson; brothers Paul Stone and 
Joseph Nelson of Hayward, Wisconsin; loving sons Gerald Nelson of 
Volcano, John and his wife Gail Nelson of Newark, CA; beloved 
grandchildren Christine Nelson and her partner Heather Sadlon of Santa 
Clara, CA; Laura and her husband Matthew Oellerich of Tacoma, WA, and 
Kari Nelson of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren Justin, Lilian, and Russell 
Oellerich of Tacoma, WA. He was preceded in death by great-granddaughter 
Mariah Oellerich. Howard was born on May 21, 1920 in Hayward, Wisconsin. 
He was raised and educated in Hayward where he joined the C.C.C. He later 
enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He worked 27 
years at Leslie Salt in Newark. Howard loved Ham Radio, fishing, hunting with 
his dogs, building homes, wood carving, w! at! er skiing, and fixing just about 
anything. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on 
Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 22601 Hwy 88, 
Pioneer CA. Contributions may be sent in Howard's name to Hospice of 
Amador, 1500 S. State Hwy 49 #205, Jackson, CA 95642.