Grass Hopper
11-06-2009, 10:32 AM
:flowered:
I grew up in Vancouver fishing with my father(Thumper).
In 7th grade(28 years ago) I met my life long friend Clayton Nellis.
For those of you who have spent years fishing the Mouth of the Lewis it would be hard to do so without knowing the Nellis Family.
Non, Bud, Jim, and Randy grew up in Vancouver on a family farm near where Vancouver Mall now stands. They grew up hunting and fishing all over Clark County.
As far as fishermen and catchermen at the Mouth of the Lewis there are none better. I always say... "My father taught me how to fish, The Nellis' taught me how to CATCH FISH!"
I have hunted deer and elk with them, as well as spending hundreds of days fishing with them over the years. I spent more time with Clayton's Uncles hunting and fishing than with my own. They truly are my second family.
Well, for as long as I can remember this family was always one that enjoyed the most out of life. Smiling and laughing and bringing everyones spirits up around them to meet their own. To me, they truly are amazing people.
It looks as though hard times have come upon them.
Brother Bud has been struggling with his health for the last few years and looks as though he may be nearing the end of his fight!
I got word this morning from Brother Randy saying, "Bud is still with us - he is peaceful and most likely in a coma. We'll keep you posted."
I could go on and on with this thread... But the thought remains the same.
SPECIAL HUGS TO MY NELLIS FAMILY! Keep smiling and doing the best you can. We all know Bud would want it that way.
Rest easy Bud! Know you are in out thoughts and prayers..
Next time I am out fishing...:sleep: Half asleep with my rod in my hands and I get a tug tug tug on the end of my line...:bigshock:I will know its YOU Bud... Making me jump... and waking me up... just like you did so many years ago!
Rest Easy Bud! You will always be in our thoughts and prayers!:pray:
The enclosed pics are from 2 years ago...In early September on Brother Randy' Birthday. A day I will never forget... Long live Team Nellis!:flowered:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30693227&id=1503084462
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30693227&id=1503084462#/photo.php?pid=30693239&id=1503084462
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30693227&id=1503084462#/photo.php?pid=30693242&id=1503084462
I grew up in Vancouver fishing with my father(Thumper).
In 7th grade(28 years ago) I met my life long friend Clayton Nellis.
For those of you who have spent years fishing the Mouth of the Lewis it would be hard to do so without knowing the Nellis Family.
Non, Bud, Jim, and Randy grew up in Vancouver on a family farm near where Vancouver Mall now stands. They grew up hunting and fishing all over Clark County.
As far as fishermen and catchermen at the Mouth of the Lewis there are none better. I always say... "My father taught me how to fish, The Nellis' taught me how to CATCH FISH!"
I have hunted deer and elk with them, as well as spending hundreds of days fishing with them over the years. I spent more time with Clayton's Uncles hunting and fishing than with my own. They truly are my second family.
Well, for as long as I can remember this family was always one that enjoyed the most out of life. Smiling and laughing and bringing everyones spirits up around them to meet their own. To me, they truly are amazing people.
It looks as though hard times have come upon them.
Brother Bud has been struggling with his health for the last few years and looks as though he may be nearing the end of his fight!
I got word this morning from Brother Randy saying, "Bud is still with us - he is peaceful and most likely in a coma. We'll keep you posted."
I could go on and on with this thread... But the thought remains the same.
SPECIAL HUGS TO MY NELLIS FAMILY! Keep smiling and doing the best you can. We all know Bud would want it that way.
Rest easy Bud! Know you are in out thoughts and prayers..
Next time I am out fishing...:sleep: Half asleep with my rod in my hands and I get a tug tug tug on the end of my line...:bigshock:I will know its YOU Bud... Making me jump... and waking me up... just like you did so many years ago!
Rest Easy Bud! You will always be in our thoughts and prayers!:pray:
The enclosed pics are from 2 years ago...In early September on Brother Randy' Birthday. A day I will never forget... Long live Team Nellis!:flowered:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30693227&id=1503084462
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30693227&id=1503084462#/photo.php?pid=30693239&id=1503084462
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30693227&id=1503084462#/photo.php?pid=30693242&id=1503084462