Nels Konn eru p Dec. 4, 1916 - Jul y 21, 2009

Nels Konnerup, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa, died at his home on Camano, July 21, 2009.

He was born in Everett on Dec. 4, 1916 and was raised in Kennicott, Alaska. He became a copper miner at 17, then decided to attend Washington State University and graduated as a veterinarian in 1942. He had an illustrious career working in Europe, Africa, Asia and Central and South America. He married his wife of 47 years in China in 1947. His government work on animal diseases helped many areas of the world.

He "retired" to Camano in 1982 and continued working in the embryo transfer business. He co-authored a book with Dr. Warsinski.

He is preceded in death by his wife Magdalene and son Thomas.

He is survived by his children Madeleine (John) Mercier, Valerie Konnerup, Martin (Debra) Konnerup and Christopher Konnerup. He had eight grandchildren: Nelsa, Luke, Bridget, Erik, Katie, Justin, Travers and Ricki Anne; seven great grandchildren: Mark, Elisabeth, Ian, Andrew, Wesley, Britta and Caison Nels.

He is also survived by his sister Yvonne Lahte.

Mass of Christian burial will start 11 a.m. Sat. July 25 at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Stanwood.

Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.