Robert Arthur Nelson

Robert Nelson (AKA Bob) was born in Pearl River New York on 3-21-1936. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his son Pat, grandchildren Sterling and Walker and dogs Victoria and Harper. He is preceded in death by his daughter Shannon.

He is also survived by family throughout the US including his sisters Elizabeth, (Florida) Peggy (Massachusetts) and brothers Jim (New York) Frank (Florida) Don (Florida) and preceded in death by his brother Ted (Virginia).

Bob, born and raised in Pearl River New York. In 1959 he joined the Marine Corps and went to Paris Island, North Carolina throughout Basic Training. Bob served as a Helicopter Crew Chief and served in various locations, ending his enlistment in southern California. He settled in Auburn California, meeting and marrying Kathryn. They had 2 children, Shannon and Pat. Shannon died in 9-1985. Bob worked as a Union Carpenter on different job sites in the US for the next 32 years. In 1976 Bob and Kathy purchased property Weimar and eventually built a house. He continued to develop and “tinker” on the property throughout his retirement.

Bob served the community in many different ways throughout his life. As a volunteer firefighter in Pearl River New York, as the President of County Service area 27 in Placer county for 10 years, and as board member of a local road association. In lieu of sending flowers, Bob would have wanted us to be kind and patient with one another and “don’t hurt yourself”.