January 1, 1935 – April 7, 2015
James “Jim” Everett Nelson, 80, of Kingston, WA succumbed to renal-cell carcinoma at Martha & Mary’s in Poulsbo on April 7th, 2015 surrounded by his family.
James was born January 1, 1935 in Hitterdal, Minnesota to William and Lucille (Wahl) Nelson. James had an older brother named Lester. James’ father worked for the telephone company. Following work, the family moved to Detroit Lakes and then Robbinsdale before settling in the Seattle area in 1948.
James went to Lincoln High School and graduated from there in 1952. After high school, James attended the University of Washington for a year, and then he transferred to Concordia College in Minnesota joining his brother, Lester. James played on Concordia’s ice hockey team, and he graduated in 1957.
After college, James enlisted in the Army. He joined the reserves and was honorably discharged as “Captain” after 13 years’ service.
In 1960, James got a job at Boeing. He worked his way up the corporate latter from “Storekeeper” to “Senior Supervisor” and remained there during a large company layoff.
On March 3, 1962 he married Yutta (Polster) Nelson from Germany. Together, they bought, managed, and sold real estate. They also had two children, who they raised in Issaquah, WA.
James retired from Boeing after 37 years, and James and Yutta built their own home on Gamble Bay. Though James and Yutta did their share of traveling, they would often joke that their favorite place to visit was “home.”
James was a good provider and a loving father and grandfather. He was known for his sense of humor, integrity, and a high level of personal responsibility. James was described by those who knew him as: supportive, spiritual, and “a class act.”
May he rest in peace.
James is survived by: his mother, Lucille Kane (98); his wife of 53 years, Yutta Nelson; their two children, John and Robin Nelson; two grandchildren, Adelle (12) and Julian (10); his brother, Les Nelson; his sister, Laurie Kane; one niece and two nephews; and his best friend, Donald Ross. James was preceded in death by his father, William Nelson.
A direct burial for James Everett Nelson was held on April 14th at Stone Chapel, 22272 Foss Road NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345.
