James Joseph Nelson

James Joseph Nelson of Whidbey Island, Washington passed peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 31, 2022, in Everett, Washington at the age of 79. Jim is survived by his wife Linda; daughter Heidi (Don) Sherman; son Christopher Nelson; stepsons Eric Dufur and Alan Dufur Petrick; grandchildren Shelby Nelson, Elizabeth Dufur, Andrew Dufur and Kylie Sherman; brother Mike Nelson and sister Mary (Dick) Niemeyer, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was greeted in heaven by his father OT, mother Dawn Ann, brother Rex and sister-in-law Karen Nelson. Jim graduated from Moses Lake High School, attended Big Bend Community College, proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a combat veteran, Vietnam.