Wayne Elliott Nelson

Siletz, ORWayne Elliott Nelson, 45. of Siletz, OR passed away July 21, 2009 in Siltez. He was born July 9, 1964 in West Bend, WI to Wendell and Julie Nelson. Wayne graduated from high school and took some college courses. He enlisted in the US Navy and served his country from 1984-1991 first aboard the USS Wabash in the New Jersey Battle Group then aboard the USS Arkansas. While enlisted he was trained in propulsion engineering basics, advanced maintenance, air conditioning and refrigeration and received his Junior Petty Officer Indoctrination. Wayne most recently worked at a millwright at Georgia-Pacific in Toledo, OR. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed such things as para-gliding, white water rafting and hiking along the ocean with his dog Teddy. He loved building things with his own designs and loved helping people and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Wendell and Julie Nelson of Winona, MN; brother, Jesse (Judith) Nelson of Katy, TX and nephews, Josh and Jacob Nelson, also of Katy, TX. A Memorial Service for Wayne will be held at a later date. Please feel to share a memory of Wayne with his family and sign the on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com