Jan 3, 1946 - March 9, 2019
Mike Nelson, 74, of Centralia, Wash., passed away at 10:15 PM on March 9, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born in Glendale, Cal., on Jan 3, 1946, to the late Clyde and Pauline Nelson.
After graduating from high school, Mike attended Police Academy, after which he went on to serve as an officer with the California Highway Patrol. 6 years later, Mike moved to Nampa Idaho, where he was an officer with the Nampa Police Dept. from 1972-1973. Mike then continued his career with the Centralia Police Dept. from 1974 to his retirement in 1992.
Mike received the Officer of the Year Award in 1981from Centralia PD. He held 3 titles during his time with the agency: Patrolman, Detective, and finally, Sergeant. He also received an award for his mentorship and contribution to the Reserve Police Academy. After retiring from the department, he went on to manage various convenience stores before finding his place at another job that he loved: serving as a bus monitor for Centralia-Chehalis Bus Co-Op. He received 2 Bus Monitor of the Year Awards during his time there.
Mike enjoyed camping, NASCAR, Seahawks Football, and collecting memorabilia. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.
Mike is preceded in death by his step-son Mitchell Galster; and son-in-law Craig Huffman.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Betty Nelson; daughters, Tammy (Curtis) Grant of Charleston, SC, and Deanne (Kim) Ashmore of Centralia; step-daughter, Samantha Huffman of Centralia; grandchildren Michael, Erica, Brady, Mariyah, Taylor and Violet; great-grandchildren, Anthonio and Eamon; his two brothers, Dennis (Bonnie) Nelson and Darryl (Lori) Nelson; nephew, Wayne Nelson; and the mother of his daughters, Robbie Winter Lieske of Napavine, Wash.
We would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Osborne and his team, and to the staff at Providence Centralia Hospital.
Sgt. Mike’s Celebration of Life will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, March 17, at Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold Street, Centralia, Wash. A potluck luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of cards or flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
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