This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgs14 Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.king/6653.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Seattle Times Sunday, April 2, 1978 Harriet Nelson, artist-writer, dies at 75 Harriet Caroline (Buddy) Nelson, 75, artist and writer, died Thursday. Born in a sod hut on the prairie at Kronenthal, North Dakota, Mrs. Nelson achieved recognition in military and diplomatic circles as well as in the arts. Mrs. Nelson had been an active member of the local chapter of the National League of American Pen Women and of the Women Painters of Washington. Three of her paintings were hung at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Surviving are her husband, retired Army Colonel Paul B. Nelson of Federal Way and their son, Paul B. Nelson Jr. Private services will be followed by burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.