Haines, Oregon
Aaron Scott Nelson, 7, of Haines, died June 9, 2001, in Bend as the result of an accident.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Haines Baptist Church. There will be a community potluck at the Haines Park at noon after the service. A celebration of his life is scheduled Saturday beginning at noon at the home of his father, David Scott Nelson, at 2283 Orchard St.
Aaron was born in Portland on May 26, 1994, and had lived at Haines since he was a week old. He had just completed the first grade at Powder Valley School at North Powder.
He enjoyed Legos, GI Joe toys and his PlayStation games. He had an independent nature and was “full of life.” He was ‘all boy,’ and left many friends. He also loved visits to the park and bicycle riding. He loved his parents and his family very much.
Survivors include his mother, Sharon Warner of Haines; his father, David Scott Nelson of Baker City; two brothers, Trevor and Philip; grandparents, Ray and Coleen Warner of Portland and Mel and Jane Nelson of Chandler, Ariz.; and aunts and uncles, Karen and C.A. Zietler of Beaverton and Richard A. Nelson, Douglas Warner and his wife, Hedy, Alan Warner and Annette Warner, all of Portland, Sandra Cole of Susanville, Calif., and Daryl and Tracy Warner of Denver.
The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity that provides services on behalf of children. This may be done through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, Ore., 97834; or through Autumn Funerals, 1725 N.E. Lytle St., Bend, Ore., 97701.
Used with permission from: The Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, June 15, 2001
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor
