Eric Bruce Nelson passed away on March 20, 2018 from complications of heart surgery. Eric was born on September 30, 1942 in Eugene, Oregon where he grew up hunting and fishing and learning lessons he would carry through life. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1966 with a Masters Degree in Geology and went to work for Humble Oil in Corpus Christi, Texas.
This was the beginning of a long and distinguished career with Humble and Exxon that took him to many places around the world developing exploration prospects and making lifelong friends along the way. Eric retired from Exxon in 1997. He joined Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club in Rockport, Texas soon after retirement where he made many friends and helped guide the club through difficult times.
Eric loved life and was one of those larger than life people who always had a good time and encouraged those around him to do the same. He loved people and would do anything for his friends. He especially liked helping and mentoring young people passing on his love of hunting, fishing and hard work.
Eric is proceeded in death by his parents and younger brother Oli. He is survived by his wife Anna Karin, brother Ted, sister Kay, nephews Allen, Lars, Vince, Bjorn and nieces Debbie, Becky, Anna.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday March 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Forest Park the Woodlands; 18000 I-45 S. In lieu of flowers we encourage that you make a contribution to rebuilding the hurricane-destroyed Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club Inc: 28103 Harper Creek Lane, Katy, TX 77494.
