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John A. Nilsen

November 8, 1928 ~ August 8, 2017 (age 88) 88 Years Old
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Message from Crystal
October 6, 2018 8:04 AM
My sincerest condolences for your loss. In these difficult times we can all find comfort in the Bibles promise that soon we will be reunited with our loved ones again. John5:28,29
Message from Marty Voelker
August 22, 2017 8:29 AM
Vicki & family sorry to hear of John's passing he was a real gentleman. hope you all are OK. Our sympathies. Marty & Pat
Message from Vicki Wasserman
August 23, 2017 6:29 AM
Thank you Marty and Pat.
Message from Heidi Cannon
August 20, 2017 11:45 AM
Vicki and family I just found out your Dad, Grandfather, friend passed away, I’m so sorry. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he will always be within your heart and the many others that knew and loved him. I only met him a couple times but remember him as a kind man. All my sympathy and strength goes out to you.
Message from Vicki Wasserman
August 23, 2017 6:30 AM
Thank you Heidi.
Message from Donna (Salling) Chalmers
August 15, 2017 9:22 PM
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family. He was a great man and made a difference to so many. That is the best legacy you can leave behind. Big hugs and prayers for strength during this hard time.
Message from Vicki Wasserman
August 18, 2017 7:37 PM
Thank you Donna. Fun memories from when we were kids!
Message from Bill Dixon
August 15, 2017 2:30 PM
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on John's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for John's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, “Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.

John A. Nilsen, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Message from Vicki Wasserman
August 15, 2017 7:08 PM
Thank you so much. Dad was proud to be a member of the submarine service. We so appreciate your kind words.
Message from John and Mitzi
August 15, 2017 7:24 AM
Vicky, Alan, David, and Scott,
Our sincere sympathies to you all. What a gentle and kind man Mr Nilson was. We will miss his waves as we pass his home. We always enjoyed seeing him working the yard in one way or another.
Message from Vicki Wasserman
August 15, 2017 7:10 PM
Thank you. Dad took pride and joy in working in the yard. We will miss him very much.
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