In Memory of "BosnMate" ~ Charter Member

[River Rat]

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BosnMate

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Dale G. Nelson was born May 19, 1937, in Fresno, CA, to Palmer Nelson and Margaret (Foreman) Nelson. Dale grew up in San Luis Obispo, CA, graduating from high school there. He joined the Navy in 1955, serving until 1958. He attended Cal Poly in the late 50s, and then moved to Nevada to work on a ranch, and become a farrier. Following that, he led groups into the back country of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with pack horses. He moved to Oregon in the 60s, where he managed his 700 hundred acre ranch with 70 head of grade cattle. He also worked a second full time job for Roseburg Lumber until his retirement.

Dale had many hobbies that he enjoyed and excelled at, including rodeo as a young man, riding broncs and roping, and later building black powder rifles and competing in regional traditional matches with his son and grandchildren. He also enjoyed videography, metal detecting, and especially making everyone around him laugh are all only a small part of what his legacy will tell.

Dale passed away March 27, 2018, in Roseburg, OR, surrounded by family and friends. He is already terribly missed by his family and friends, and those fellow veterans that he faithfully supported through volunteer service with the American Legion, and associated veterans’ volunteer opportunities.
Obit ~ Courtesy of Oregon Viking
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[ARC]

I enjoyed reading posts written by him.
And a longstanding member who was a "fixture" here.

He will be missed.

RIP.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

This is a shock. Very sorry to hear this, may he rest in peace.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I am going to really miss Bosenmate, he has been a long time fixture on TreasureNet, he was a vet and a really nice person and member.[h=2][/h]

 

[smokeythecat]

My condolences to his family, as well as my prayers.

 

[EastCoastmetal]

God Speed.

 

[against the wind]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Sad day for T-net people. He was a great guy, and interesting. I'm gonna miss him, and his posts.
Jim

 

[releventchair]

Hat's off to ya BosnMate.
Thanks for your posts ,and you will indeed be missed.

 

[Mackaydon]

He is now experiencing 'fair winds and a following sea'.
Sail on Bos'nMate; and God bless your family.
Don....

 

[BLK HOLE]

Rest your Oars Shipmate

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

A loss to the community and his family & friends.

God Bless and keep a good man.

 

[digger460]

Enjoyed his posts. Will be missed. Condolences to his friends and family.

 

[WannaDig3687]

Blessed was my time with you
Though the miles were far, and the posts were few
I'll always be with you, in a spiritual way
As a piece of my heart went with you this day

May God grant peace and comfort to his family and friends.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

RIP BosnMate

 

[RustyGold]

May you Rest In Peace BosnMate. You will be missed.

 

[kingskid1611]

Prayers to family, He will be missed there and even here.

 

[nhbenz]

I always appreciated Dale’s input. He was good natured, intelligent and funny. His posts were politely educational, interesting and insightful. Thank You to his family for sharing him with us!

 

[tamrock]

Wow, this news really breaks my heart. You just knew Dale was the kind guy that you'd find great joy in just shooting the bull with. I knew he was was ill and in the hospital, but he made it a point to check in with us and I was wondering how he was doing as he'd gone silent a short time after that. I'm definitely going to miss that guy, as I felt like he was one of those favorite kind of uncles

Happy Trails to you Dale

 

[old digger]

My Condolences to his family.

I remember when ''BosnMate'' would attend the Mountain Man Rendezvous near here at Red Lodge Mt. I believe he competed in the Black Power competition.