Daniel was born October 19, 1952 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Donald Nelson and Marion Myhre. He graduated from Cascade High School in 1971 and enlisted in the Army shortly after graduating. While serving our country he achieved the rank of Sgt. 1st Class E-5.
His career path led him to becoming a journeyman welder at Fruehauf in Seattle. There, for 11 years he progressed to being the Lead Foreman then left pursue aviation with the Boeing Company. He retired from Boeing after 29 years of service in 2017. He was remembered by his co-workers there as someone who helped out anyone who asked, and as someone with high work ethic who “Did the work of three men”.
His personal life was full and consisted of many different passions which included Baseball, Camping, and Fishing. He enjoyed off-roading and playing cards and had a knack for fixing cars. He could fix and make anything and helped anyone who asked. He enjoyed creating much needed items at his church. He would volunteer his time and efforts for anyone who asked. Even with all he did for others, Dan spent the most of his with those who meant the most to him, his wife and family. He married the love of his life Melodie Vogl in Everett, Washington. To their union three children were born. As time passed there would be a total of 5 grandchildren which were the joy of Dan’s life. He would attend their games, take them to the movies, teach them how to catch a ball and was always a jokester teasing and goofing off with them. His passing has left a huge void in their lives and his memories will continue on with them as being a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Albina Nelson in 1987 and Nels Nelson in 1957 and maternal grandparents (Willian Storbakken in 1990 and Frances Storbakken in 1982, parents Donald Nelson in 1982 and Marion Myhre in 2016, and pre-deceased siblings; Gregory Nelson in 1964 and Cynthia Ervin in 1990.
He is survived by his wife; Melodie Nelson, son’s Gordon and Jared Nelson (Mindy) and daughter Aimee Nelson, his grandchildren; Jay Vogl, Gerritt, Mason, Ethan and Gino Nelson, his siblings; Daryl Nelson of Edmonds, Dennis Nelson (Mary) of Snohomish, Monica Talley (Chauncey) of Lake Stevens, Jenny Swezey (Keith) of Marysville and Dody Koplin (Mark) of North Dakota as well as step-father in law John Koals (Kay), and step-father Lars Myhre, Uncle Maurice Nelson (Shirley), six sisters-in-laws; Pennie Fitch (Wayne) of Bellingham, Vickie Rasmussen (Dennis) of Bellingham, Robin Fix (Grey) of Marysville, Debbie Eiland of Colorado, Ginger Eikel (Georg, Candy Daino (Mark) and Brother-in-law Carl Koals and Walter Vogl.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 10th, 10:00 AM at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. 1615 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208. Reception following at Normana Hall - 2725 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA 98201
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