ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE

Robert E Nelson
1922 - 2004

My dad passed away during the early morning of July 5th.

My sister was enroute to the hospice home when it happened, but a nurse was with him, and it sounded like he was peaceful.

We are greiving, but are all ok. I'll write more about him in the upcoming days.

Thank you, my friends, for your care.

7/6: Edited to add the photo and obituary below. We are all doing well.

OBITUARY

Robert E. Nelson, 82, of Tempe, AZ died July 5, 2004. Born January 22, 1922 in Vandling, Pennsylvania to the late Carl and Barbara Nelson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jean Nelson March 9, 2001. He is survived by his children, Mary Nelson of Bridgeport, CT, Barbara and Carl Nelson of Tempe, AZ, and Susan Nelson Passmore of Hixson, TN, sister Barbara Gliha of Vandling, PA, brother Harry Nelson of Littleton, NC, and grandchildren Daniel and Sarah Passmore of Tennessee. Robert was a veteran of World War II meriting a Purple Heart. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering from Penn State University and worked as a ceramic engineer until his retirement from Litton Industries. He worked on the development of the camera that is still on the moon, fiber optics, and night vision technology. His personal laboratory research included the development of a second generation lense that could see through fog, and two patents. After he retired he was an engineering consultant in Israel and he became an expert witness in tube technology before a US court. He was a loving husband, father and family member; he enjoyed his cats, feeding the birds, computer, writing, travel, a good game of poker, and working on and around his home. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers his family requests donations to The Salvation Army, 40 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281. Carr-Tenney Mortuary assisted the family.