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Mr. Frederick "Erik" Nelson
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Home Phone: -- Updated Jan. 20, 2019 His poetry touches the heart and stimulates thoughts and His book contains 210 poems and 85 of his thoughts and sayings. The price of the book is $20.00 He still “drowns a few worms” while fishing with his best friend, Ed Dugas, but not as often as they once did. He loves to watch western movies such as “Shane” or “Once Upon A Time in the West”, and any John Wayne movies. Most of his camping buddies have passed away, but he still sees Dick Hosie who comes to Broussard from Rockport Texas and enjoys camping out with Erik on his beautiful property. He regrets the loss of his friend Alan Bean (astronaut) who kept in touch via mails until his recent death. Erik’s health is excellent with the exception of a low red blood count (bone marrow that produces red blood cells gets a bit “lazy” as we age). He looks forward to many more years of life, happiness, and writing a few more poems. * * * * * Updated Nov. 15, 2014 After graduating from Witchita Falls Senior High School in May of 1945, Frederick (Erik) B. Nelson joined the Navy. Showing special talents, he was sent to Combat Air Crew Boot Camp at Millington, Tennessee (North of Memphis). On completion of basic training, he was sent to the Naval Air Training Center adjacent to the University of Oklahoma at Norman, Oklahoma to specialize as an aviation machinist mate in the Combat Air Crew Program. On completion of that training, he was sent to the San Diego Naval Base to await assignment to his future location. That assignment was Terminal Island Naval Air Base. He stayed there for the remainder of his tour of duty. He flew in the rear gunner position of a Dauntless Dive Bomber, but did not see combat duty during the war due to the atomic bomb being dropped on Japan while he was still in training. He was honorably discharged by the point system as an Aviation Mechanist Mate on July 16th of 1946. After coming home, he enrolled in college under the G.I. Bill. He graduated from the University of Texas with a B.S. degree in 1951 and a Master of Education Degree in 1954. He taught Physics at Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama and eventually taught Kinesiology for 38 years at the University of Louisiana and retired in May of 2000. * * * * * * * * * * Fred “Erik” enlisted in the Navy on July 6, 1945 and served until July 16, 1946. Fred (Erik) B. Nelson is of Scandinavian ancestry. * * * * * * * * Updated on May 2, 2015 with permission of Fred Nelson. Norman Allen Nelson obituary May 6, 1925 – April 27, 2015 Norman Allen Nelson entered this world on May 6, 1925 in Wichita Falls, Texas and departed on April 27, 2015 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Edna Nelson; son, Bob Nelson; brother, Fred Nelson; grandchildren, Brent and Courtney; and great grandchild, Beau. Norman was an avid reader, lover of classical music, highly intelligent and creative. Norman graduated from University of Texas at age 19 with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation Norman enlisted in the navy close to the end of World War II. Norman worked for Humble Oil and Refining (now Exxon) from which he retired. He then worked for NL Industries and retired in 1982. Norman developed products for the pressure controls on oil wells. He had many patents pertaining to pressure controls in rigs. Norman possessed an inventive mind and could dissect problems associated with drilling for oil. A Celebration of Norman’s life will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Metcalf Funeral Directors. Posted by Ed Dugas May 2, 2015
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