Harry Nelson
Published in the Los Angeles Times on January 22, 2012
elson, Harry "Harrison" June 20, 1932 - January 2, 2012 Traverse City -- Harrison Nelson, of West Los Angeles, CA died 1/2/2012 at Munson Medical Center. Born 6/20/1932 in Bay City, MI, he attended Michigan Technological University for his B.S. in Engineering and the University of Southern California for his graduate degree. (He and his wife of 24 years moved from California to Grand Traverse County five years ago.) Harrison was his career -- Aerospace Executive - rocket scientist - design engineer and he was inventing up to the very end of his life. He was most proud of his work for NASA; his design contribution to the stealth bomber; and un-named top secret projects for the Pentagon. He believed the best offense for America was a good defense and was honored to be a contributor to our national safety. He also believed in the equal rights of the individual to determine his or her destiny, unfettered by social prejudice or excessive government regulations. Harry often exclaimed how fortunate he was to have had such a wonderful life and exuded an optimistic outlook to his friends, family, employees and colleagues. He was truly a wonderful man! Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Dr. Kieran Fulkerson, his children; Linda (Dr. Scott) Minniear, Byron Nelson, Dr. Paula (Bill) Cole, VaLoris (James) MacDowell, and Laura Ladanyi, his grandchildren; Andrew Minniear, Gregory Minniear, Kylynn MacDowell, Sara Cole, Danica MacDowell, and his siblings; Bernice Mathews, Edward (Jennie) Nelson, Richard (Ramona) Nelson, and Patricia (Norman) Lefevre. Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his siblings; Beverly Nelson, Celia Pepher and Otis Nelson. Harrison was a secular scientist and a member of the Humanist Assoc. of Grand Traverse and did not wish to have a funeral. His ashes will be distributed throughout various natural settings of sentimental significance.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on January 22, 2012
elson, Harry "Harrison" June 20, 1932 - January 2, 2012 Traverse City -- Harrison Nelson, of West Los Angeles, CA died 1/2/2012 at Munson Medical Center. Born 6/20/1932 in Bay City, MI, he attended Michigan Technological University for his B.S. in Engineering and the University of Southern California for his graduate degree. (He and his wife of 24 years moved from California to Grand Traverse County five years ago.) Harrison was his career -- Aerospace Executive - rocket scientist - design engineer and he was inventing up to the very end of his life. He was most proud of his work for NASA; his design contribution to the stealth bomber; and un-named top secret projects for the Pentagon. He believed the best offense for America was a good defense and was honored to be a contributor to our national safety. He also believed in the equal rights of the individual to determine his or her destiny, unfettered by social prejudice or excessive government regulations. Harry often exclaimed how fortunate he was to have had such a wonderful life and exuded an optimistic outlook to his friends, family, employees and colleagues. He was truly a wonderful man! Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Dr. Kieran Fulkerson, his children; Linda (Dr. Scott) Minniear, Byron Nelson, Dr. Paula (Bill) Cole, VaLoris (James) MacDowell, and Laura Ladanyi, his grandchildren; Andrew Minniear, Gregory Minniear, Kylynn MacDowell, Sara Cole, Danica MacDowell, and his siblings; Bernice Mathews, Edward (Jennie) Nelson, Richard (Ramona) Nelson, and Patricia (Norman) Lefevre. Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his siblings; Beverly Nelson, Celia Pepher and Otis Nelson. Harrison was a secular scientist and a member of the Humanist Assoc. of Grand Traverse and did not wish to have a funeral. His ashes will be distributed throughout various natural settings of sentimental significance.
Harry Nelson
Published in the Los Angeles Times on January 22, 2012
elson, Harry "Harrison" June 20, 1932 - January 2, 2012 Traverse City -- Harrison Nelson, of West Los Angeles, CA died 1/2/2012 at Munson Medical Center. Born 6/20/1932 in Bay City, MI, he attended Michigan Technological University for his B.S. in Engineering and the University of Southern California for his graduate degree. (He and his wife of 24 years moved from California to Grand Traverse County five years ago.) Harrison was his career -- Aerospace Executive - rocket scientist - design engineer and he was inventing up to the very end of his life. He was most proud of his work for NASA; his design contribution to the stealth bomber; and un-named top secret projects for the Pentagon. He believed the best offense for America was a good defense and was honored to be a contributor to our national safety. He also believed in the equal rights of the individual to determine his or her destiny, unfettered by social prejudice or excessive government regulations. Harry often exclaimed how fortunate he was to have had such a wonderful life and exuded an optimistic outlook to his friends, family, employees and colleagues. He was truly a wonderful man! Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Dr. Kieran Fulkerson, his children; Linda (Dr. Scott) Minniear, Byron Nelson, Dr. Paula (Bill) Cole, VaLoris (James) MacDowell, and Laura Ladanyi, his grandchildren; Andrew Minniear, Gregory Minniear, Kylynn MacDowell, Sara Cole, Danica MacDowell, and his siblings; Bernice Mathews, Edward (Jennie) Nelson, Richard (Ramona) Nelson, and Patricia (Norman) Lefevre. Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his siblings; Beverly Nelson, Celia Pepher and Otis Nelson. Harrison was a secular scientist and a member of the Humanist Assoc. of Grand Traverse and did not wish to have a funeral. His ashes will be distributed throughout various natural settings of sentimental significance.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on January 22, 2012
elson, Harry "Harrison" June 20, 1932 - January 2, 2012 Traverse City -- Harrison Nelson, of West Los Angeles, CA died 1/2/2012 at Munson Medical Center. Born 6/20/1932 in Bay City, MI, he attended Michigan Technological University for his B.S. in Engineering and the University of Southern California for his graduate degree. (He and his wife of 24 years moved from California to Grand Traverse County five years ago.) Harrison was his career -- Aerospace Executive - rocket scientist - design engineer and he was inventing up to the very end of his life. He was most proud of his work for NASA; his design contribution to the stealth bomber; and un-named top secret projects for the Pentagon. He believed the best offense for America was a good defense and was honored to be a contributor to our national safety. He also believed in the equal rights of the individual to determine his or her destiny, unfettered by social prejudice or excessive government regulations. Harry often exclaimed how fortunate he was to have had such a wonderful life and exuded an optimistic outlook to his friends, family, employees and colleagues. He was truly a wonderful man! Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Dr. Kieran Fulkerson, his children; Linda (Dr. Scott) Minniear, Byron Nelson, Dr. Paula (Bill) Cole, VaLoris (James) MacDowell, and Laura Ladanyi, his grandchildren; Andrew Minniear, Gregory Minniear, Kylynn MacDowell, Sara Cole, Danica MacDowell, and his siblings; Bernice Mathews, Edward (Jennie) Nelson, Richard (Ramona) Nelson, and Patricia (Norman) Lefevre. Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his siblings; Beverly Nelson, Celia Pepher and Otis Nelson. Harrison was a secular scientist and a member of the Humanist Assoc. of Grand Traverse and did not wish to have a funeral. His ashes will be distributed throughout various natural settings of sentimental significance.
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