Scott Martin Nielsen

Scott Nielsen born in Bend February 16th 1947 passed away after a long battle with cancer as a result of exposure to agent orange while serving his country in Vietnam. Survived by his kindergarten sweetheart turned wife, Karen Devereaux and step son Timothy Caine. Daughter Amy Hanson (son in law Loren Hanson), son Jeffrey Nielsen, grandsons Scott and Paul Nielsen. Proceeded in death by his best friend, fishing buddy and brother Craig Nielsen. As well as his sister Sallie Schueler (Nielsen)

Scott served as a field medicial service tech/physicans assistant in the Navy attached to the Marine Corp from 1968-1971.  He was honorably discharged receiving National Defense service medal and ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, First Good Conduct award for period ending 15 Dec 1971, Republic of Vietnam Meritorius Unit Citation of Gallantry Cross with Palm and Vietnamese Service Medal with FMF Insignia

Memorial to be held : Friday October 7th at 1:00

Niswonger-Reynolds 

105 NW IrvingAve, Bend OR 97703

Donations can be made to any Veterans Service of your choice