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Nelson Edward O’Brien
03/05/1928 — 12/04/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Philadelphia, PA
Nelson Edward O’Brien
Nelson E. O'Brien of Richland passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at age 83. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Roseanne; his son, Mark O'Brien; his daughter Karen Anne Stegmann Tom; his brother John O'Brien Nancy Lou; and 2 grandchildren.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Frank and Violet O'Brien, he attended Drexel University and has been a resident of Richland for 30 years.
Nelson served his country as Seargent in the U.S. Marine Corps in Europe and Korea. He was past President of ARC, was a Special Olympics Coach, and was often seen volunteering annually at the NWAACC Basketball Championships and other community events with his wife Roseanne.
Nelson was employed by United Engineers & Constructors, Inc. for over 30 years retiring in 1993. He worked most of his career in Philadelphia, Hanford Site, and Johnston Island. He was a proud, loving husband, father and grandpa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2011 at Einan's Funeral Home, 915 By-Pass Highway, Richland followed by an inurnment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Family would also like to invite you to a reception at Memories at Sunset Event Center after the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics, 1809 7th Ave., Suite 1509, Seattle, WA 98101 or info@sowa.org
RoseAnn and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you,
Maria
May God surround you all with love and hold you close during this sad and difficult time. My prayers,thoughts and love are with you.
Dear Roseanne and family, I was very sad to read of Nelson’s passing. May you find comfort in his memory. Love to all, Gene
Dearest Rosanne and family,
My deepest and sincere sympathy go out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and hold you in his loving care.
Sorry to hear about Nelson’s passing. He was a great man. Sorry I can’t be with you for the services. My Prayers are with you.
Dear Roseane,
We are so sorry for your loss. Nelson will be remembered for his kindness and the generous gift of his time to his favorite charities. He was one of the nicest men we have known. May he rest in peace.
Dolly & Ed McDevitt
We are sorry for your loss. Nelson will be missed at the church. we always spoke whwnever he was there to help Mark set up on Tuesdays for the KofC
meetings.
Roseanne, Mark & Karenanne – We were blessed to know your husband/father. Wonderful memories will remain with us forever. May God surround you with his love during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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Nelson Edward O’Brien