Raymond Nielsen

Raymond Nielsen, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Evergreen Hospice on August 17, 2011 after an extended illness. Raymond was born in Seattle, Washington on April 8, 1926 to Jacob and Marion Nielsen. He graduated from Renton High School in 1944. Raymond worked as a dairyman at Riverview Farms, a family owned business, for over 60 years. He was proud of his Danish heritage and was deeply devoted to his Italian-American wife of 61 years, Elsie Bevilacqua Nielsen. He is survived by his wife Elsie, brother Richard Nielsen and sister Margaret Nielsen, children Janice Daniels (David), Stephen Nielsen (Patricia), and Carol Nielsen Borgomainerio (Scott), four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was known for his quick wit and sunny disposition. He was loyal to family and friends. A viewing will be held on Sunday August 28th from 12:00p.m.to 4:00p.m. and memorial services will be held on Monday, August 29th, 1:00 p.m. at Washington Memorial Park located 16445 International Blvd., Sea-Tac WA 98188. The family requests that donations be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12040 N.E. 128th St. M.S. #5, Kirkland, WA 98034.

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