Patrick S Nielsen – Beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, son, and friend passed away on 12/18/15 of a heart attack.

Patrick was born March 24, 1953 to Naomi and Jim Kerns in

Seattle Washington. He was their oldest son. He was adopted by Robert Nielsen when his mom remarried. He was raised in Seattle until 1957 when they moved to Vashon Island. He graduated from Vashon High School in 1972. He served in the US Navy from 1972-1975, the US Coast Guard from 1977-1981, and the US Navy Reserves 1982-1991. In retirement, Patrick moved to Olongapo City

in the Philippines, where he lived for the last ten years.

He is survived by his father Jim, nine siblings, wife Emily, his two daughters Candria and Kristine, and four grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Patrick was buried in the Philippines on 12/30/15 with full military honors. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm on 1/16/16 at Trinity Lutheran Church 2020 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

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