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Mrs. Willie (Celilo M.) Nelson, 56, of 513 N. Fourth, Pasco, died today in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was born in Pasco and returned to the Tri-Cities last year. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include husband Willie and many cousins.

Tri-City Herald, 17 February 1972, Page 33


Norma Maxine Nulph, age 68, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus, Wednesday, April 5, 1995, from her niece's home in Pasco. She was born August 22, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana, to Raymond and Maude Rose. Norma worked in the factory at Lockheed Aircraft Manufacturer in California for several years. She moved to Pasco five years ago after retiring. Norma was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pasco. Her hobbies included embroidery and shopping, and she loved animals. Norma was a very kind and gentle person who was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Norma is survived by her nieces, Mary Clark, and Phyllis Stifter, both of Pasco, and Carolyn Epps, of Richland; nephew, Anthony Saporito, of Kennewick; great-niece, Tammy Keller, of Kennewick; and numerous other great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, sisters, and brothers. Memorial services will be held Monday, April 10, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1116 N 20th Avenue, Pasco. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, c/o Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 7525 W. Deschutes Place, Kennewick, Wa 99336. Interment will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier California. Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tri-City Herald, 7 April 1995, Page C3


Gregory Thomas Nelson, 53, of Pasco, died Saturday, December 25, 1999, at his home. He was born December 29, 1945, in Belvidere, Illinois and lived in the Tri-Cities 23 years. Greg was the founder and owner of D&G Optical from 1982 to 1995. He was an avid outdoorsman spending many years hunting, fishing and was rarely seen without his camo hat. Greg received a pancreas/kidney transplant in 1989 enabling him to have more years of outdoor enjoyment. He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Matthew, David and family; sister, Teri Nelson of Belvidere, IL and Sandra Pease of South Range, WI; brother, Larry Nelson of Rockford, IL and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a younger brother and by both parents. A memorial service will beheld at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Faith Assembly Christian Center, Pasco. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.

Tri-City Herald, December 1999


J. Lane Norwood, 68, of 903 Sanford Ave., Richland, died Sunday at Kadlec Methodist Hospital. Born March 19, 1899, in Lebanon, Ind., he was a retired supervisor for General Electric Co. He held degrees from Stanford University and Occidental College, Eagle Rock, Calif., was a lifetime member of Phi Gamma Fraternity, a former junior warden of the Vestry of A11 Saints Episcopal Church, Richland, and a lifetime member of General Electric Co. Supervisor's Association. Survivors are his wife, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. Tom Cole, Kennewick, and Mrs. Carroll Nelson, Fresno, Calif.; a son, James L., Eugene, Ore., and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at Einan's Chapel until 8 p.m.

Tri-City Herald, 10 January 1966, Page 14


Kimbrlee Lynn Nehls, 17, of Hamilton Road, Prosser, died Monday in Kadlec Medical Center due to injuries received in a car accident a few weeks ago. She was born in Richland, attended Prosser Elementary School and was a senior at Prosser High School where she was a member of the Prosser Drama Club, active in Future Farmers of America serving as present treasurer and the Honor Society. Survivors include parents Kenneth and Rita Nehls; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Glaspell and Mrs. Lois Nehls, all of Prosser. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in United Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the East Prosser Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home of Grandview. Memorials may be made to Kimbrlee Nehls Memorial Scholarship fund in care of the funeral home or left at the church at service time.

Tri-City Herald, Wednesday, 3 October 1984, Page A12


Former Sunnyside resident Phillip J Nimsic, 67, Dayton, died Monday at his home. He was born in Sunnyside and moved to Dayton 10 years ago. Survivors include brother Charles, Burns, Ore.; sisters Margaret Link, Palos Verdes, Calif., and Julia Verley, White Salmon. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sunnyside Cemetery under the direction of Hipwell Funeral Home, Sunnyside.

Tri-City Herald, Wednesday, 25 March 1987, Page C6