Tyson's Story

From as far back as I can remember, our family spent many Fall Saturdays at Husky Stadium. We would spread-out our purple blankets on the bleachers and enjoy an afternoon of UW football. You could always count on my Grandparents to bring a large thermos full of coffee, and Auntie Ag and Uncle Bob would always have the best donuts. I wasn't as interested in coffee as I am now, so from the time I was a youngster, Auntie Ag was always held in high regard by my sister and I. She always had a smile for us kids.

In later years, whenever I got a chance to visit Auntie Ag she'd always have a ball game on, or be checking the sports pages and keeping up with the box scores. She was always sharp and rarely had an ill word about anyone. A home team win would make her happy, and a loss would have her looking forward to the next game. You could count on her to be positive and optimistic, and find the silver lining in anything.

It was an honor for me later in life to be able to be the one to take Auntie Ag and my Grandfather to what would be their last Husky Games in person. It meant a lot to be able to repay the kindness they had shown me in my early years, in what would be their twilight years. I hope it was as meaningful for her as it was for me. Her smile, caring nature, and kind words will be missed.

A little more about Agnes

Agnes @ Edmonds High

 

           Agnes is 3rd from left, front row here...her best friend Teiko is on left front row.

Agnes is at the top of the formation here

Agnes @ bowling & golf

       sister inlaw Lois Anderson on left, next Agnes, next unk, next Betty Munson

                                                 Agnes 2nd from left at Skagit G&C

Obituary

Agnes Lillian Anderson Nilsen

Agnes Lillian Anderson Nilsen died the morning of July 16, 2012. She was 89 years old.
   Born in Seattle, Washington on Dec 20, 1922, Agnes grew up in Edmonds, Washington where she attended schools including Edmonds High School where she graduated. She was captian of the tumbling team and a 4 stripe letter girl in tennis. Her best friend in High School was Teiko Mafune Johnson who remained a good friend throughout her life. 
  Agnes grew up with two older brothers, the late John S. Anderson and the late Hugo A. Anderson. Her parents were the late Peter John Anderson and the late Elizabeth K. Anderson.   Agnes attended business school  and later worked as a bookkeeper at the Lumberman's Association in the Smith Tower, Seattle, Washington.
  Agnes met Robert Lewis Nilsen after the 2nd World War and on Aug 16, 1947 they were married. Their first home was in Lake City, Washington where they had two children, Robert A. Nilsen and Christine Anne Nilsen. Agnes and Robert later moved to Edmonds, Washington where they enjoyed many years. Their neighbors the Millers and Subcliffs were some of their closest friends there.

  Agnes was an avid sports fan following the Washington Huskies, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle SuperSonics. She attended many of the home games the Washington Huskies played from the early 60’s to the mid 90’s.  She kept following them on tv and radio thereafter. She knew most of the players by name and position and kept a collection of Husky programs. Agnes was very active herself playing in the women’s league at Skagit Golf & Country Club, where she was the first woman to have a hole in one in league play there. She was also an accomplished bowler at Lynnwood Lanes in Lynnwood, Wa and Riverside Lanes in Mt Vernon, Wa. Where she had an all spare game and many other high score benchmarks.    After the children were raised she worked as a Real Estate Agent for Town & Country Realty in Lynwood, Wa. When her husband retired they moved to Hansville, Wa. where they enjoyed their semi retirement, living on Skunk Bay.
  Agnes is survived by her two children mentioned earlier, her grandchildren Robert Rey Nilsen and Mark Steven Nilsen & wife Monica. Her great-grandchildren Luke Nilsen, Nathan Nilsen, Christopher Nilsen, Timothy Nilsen, Sara Nilsen, Robert R. Nilsen Jr., and Osten Hale. Very close to Agnes was her two brothers, the late Hugo A. Anderson and wife Pauline and their children Jeanne G. Hannah and Carol L. Anderson. The late John S. Anderson and his wife Lois and their children Judy Howard and Jack Anderson. There are too many great nieces and nephews to mention here but she kept track of and loved each and every one of them.
  This site will continue as the beginning of a memorial tribute to Agnes in the form of blog posts.   If you have a story or pictures or comments to share, just email them to me at r_nilsen@msn.com .  If you don't have a computer available then you can send the stories or comments to Robert Nilsen, 3506 Burchvale Rd, Wenatchee, Wa. 98801.   Agnes had Parkinson’s disease so if you wanted to contribute to that cause that would have been appreciated by her.