Elder Nelson passed away April 14, 2018 at his home in the Sheep Creek Community, twelve and one half miles south of Wolf Point, family was present.
He was born to Herman E. and Nettie (Hofland) Nelson on March 22, 1928. Elder grew up on a farm and ranch south west of Vida, MT. He attended Wolf Creek grade school, finishing his education on Circle High School.
He enlisted in the Army September of 1946. he spent time in Occupational Army of Japan. Elder was discharged in January of 1948 and returned home to farming.
In 1951 he married Delores Mair. They made their home in the Sheep Creek Community for 67 years.
Elder loved being a Norwegian and a Lutheran.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Nieles, Junior and Vernon and sisters Cella Cusker, Verla Thiel, Natha Ketchum and Eileen Ueland. Survivors include his wife Delores; his sons Coy (Mary) Nelson, Dane Nelson; daughters Julie Heck, Robyn Wolff (Tim Van Aken), Arlee Fox, Pepper (Grant) Zimmerman; brother Don (Rita) Nelson; sister Viona (Willard) Casterline; 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
A graveside service with military honors will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, south of Vida at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Greg Holler-Dinsmore will be officiating. Lunch at the First Lutheran Church will follow interment.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point to the building fund.
Wally and Earlene Sexton says
Our condolences to the Nelson family. We have been neighbors for a long time. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Cindy Christian says
So sorry of your loss, Delores – may all the wonderful memories of your life together help you as you move ahead.
David Schumacher and family says
So sorry for your loss Elder was a great neighbor and friend may God comfort his family in there loss
Bill and Irene Rathert says
WE are thinking of you and your family. May God comfort you and your family.
Barbara(York) Padilla says
My condolences to the Nelson family.
clint99 says
I know it hurts but life goes on, I am proud to say he was my uncle!
Mary Dillon says
My sincere sympathy to all your family Delores. I pray that God blesses you, and that will find comfort knowing that your friends and neighbors are here to support you. Mary Dillon
Laura Christoffersen says
Delores, I had not heard of Elder’s death. I am so sorry…we will keep you in our prayers.
Dale Stensland says
My condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss. Dale S