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John Vernon Nelson
April 19, 1941 - August 23, 2012
Obituary
On August 23, 2012, Mr. John Vernon Nelson of Elk Point passed away at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; children, Roby of Maple Ridge, B.C., Shawn (Tammy) of Sherwood Park & Angie (James) Pinder of Elk Point; 7 grandchildren, Curtis, Tanner, Jordan, Connor, Jenessa, Tristan & Adana; siblings, Helen Schmidt of Drumheller, Anna (Robert) McCormack of Lloydminster, Lee Nelson of Clandonald & Leslie (Marge) Nelson of St. Albert; numerous nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Idelore & Elsa; son, Dale; daughter, Connie Smereka; 2 brothers-in-law, Frank Schmidt & Peter Lakusta; sister-in-law, Joan Nelson. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Allied Arts Centre, Elk Point, with Reverend Sam Donaldson officiating. If desired, donations may be made to Cross Cancer Institute or Tom Baker Cancer Centre c/o Box 1780, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0.
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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: MacLean
Relation: Friend
Our sincerest condolences to all the family during this most difficult time. Rest in peace Vern, you will be missed dearly by so many -xo
From: Carole and Glen Pruden
Relation: cousin
During this time of sorrow, may our warm thoughts bring comfort to you Linda and all Vernon’s extended family
From: Christine(nee Ockerman) and Rod Risling
Relation: Second cousin
We are so sorry for your great lose, he was a very good man. Sorry we were not able to make the funeral as we are in BC. Chris, Rod, Jenn (Mario) Mucaj and Julia Uttley
From: Trudy Towner (Carlton)
Relation: Ex brother-in-law
I am so sorry to hear about Vernon. I just found out as of yesterday that he had passed. My deepest sympathies to all of his family. He was a great man and I’ll miss him deeply.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
August 29, 2012
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
Elk Point, AB Canada
Elk Point, AB Canada
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