Noreen A. Nielsen Obituary (1936

Noreen A. (Burke) Nielsen, 70, beloved wife of Burl Nielsen passed away at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton WA on Sunday, March 5th after a courageous attempt to fight cancer. Noreen Nielson is survived by her husband and four children, Kevin (Elizabeth) Ferguson, Karen (Paul) Arndt, Ken (Cecilia) Ferguson, Keith Ferguson (partner Mark Dziekan) and eight grand children. Noreen was ambitious, loved life, loved people and lived life to it to its fullest. She was born and raised in the San Francisco area, married young and traveled the world. A devoted wife and loving mother, she enjoyed many hobbies including landscaping, gardening clubs, golf, cooking, wine making, sailing and wood carving. Noreen touched the hearts of many people and was truly loved by all. She will be dearly remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to The American Cancer Society for the continued education and fight against cancer or St. Gabriel's Catholic Church for replacement of the parish's stained glass windows.