Niki Elizabeth Nelson

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Niki Nelson Obituary

Niki Elizabeth Nelson Sept. 25, 1939 - Oct. 19, 2010 Resident of Castro Valley Niki passed away peacefully on October 19, 2010 at Fern Lodge in Castro Valley, CA. Niki was Born in Bozeman, MT, an only child, to Elizabeth and Howard Nelson. She graduated from Gallatin County High School, Bozeman, Montana in 1957, where she played the flute in the band and orchestra. She attended Montana State University and like her mother, was active in the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She also attended Principia College in Illinois and graduated college with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. Upon receiving her Teaching credential, she moved to California, following her family to the land of opportunity. Niki became a teacher in the public school system in Hayward, Ca. where she worked for 30 years at Bret Harte Junior High and Mount Eden High Schools. Her primary subjects were Home Economics, Art and History. Along with music, these were her primary areas of interest. She was a volunteer at her Church, First Church of Christ Scientist, serving on the Music committee, as a Sunday school teacher, a pianist and usher. She was also an accomplished flutist. She will be dearly missed by her family, which included her Aunts, Margo Roberts, Hayward, CA and Martha Hutchison, Reno, NV and many cousins and several close friends. Donations may be made in the name of Niki Nelson to Castro Valley Music Parents Society P. O. Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center 510-537-6600

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Published by Inside Bay Area from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Niki Nelson

10 Entries

Tom and Judy Rolfe

November 9, 2010

How very sorry we are to learn of Niki's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to Martha, Margo and the entire Pope family. Our youngest daughter, Beth, was named for Niki's mother. Nike was a lovely, quiet spirit like her Mom and she will be greatly missed. Our phone conversations and yearly Christmas card greetings catching up on family were always a highlight and we will miss those treasures. Niki, you're home now with your Mom and Dad, rest in peace my dear and know that your Montana family will miss you as we do Howard and Beth.

Signe DeVall

November 8, 2010

Niki and my sister Jurine were best friends growing up next door to each other. Although I was a few years younger, Niki and I were also very close friends. I will never forget her wonderful sense of humor and all the very clever and funny tricks she and her mother,Beth would play on our family. I can still hear her laughter. She was extraordinary! My love to her family, Signe (Landoe) DeVall

Suzanne Renne

November 8, 2010

How sad it was to read of Niki's death in my local CA paper. She was in my group of close friends throughout our school years in Bozeman. We played in band and orchestra together - she was a really good flute player. She was a smart, kind person, and a loyal friend.

November 6, 2010

Niki and I were close companions during the war years of WW2, We lived neighbors at Camp Murry, WA when Pearl Harbor was attacked and greived together when our fathers ,young Army Officers of the Montana National Guard shipped out for the Pacific. Then we spent the next years together in Bozeman untill the war ended. My God Bless you Niki, you have done well in life. David Wing Mesa, AZ

Linda Mockel Hughes

November 6, 2010

Niki was our next-door neighbor as I grew up in Bozeman, and finer, more generous and thoughtful people you could never hope to know than Niki and her parents, Howard and Beth. Niki's influence was felt throughout her life and ours in her quiet, unassuming, and affirming ways. She will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her.

Margaret Bartlett

November 2, 2010

Niki was always so devoted to her family, friends, church and career. Niki will be lovingly remembered by all those whose lives she touched.

Shirley Pass

November 2, 2010

Growing up in Bozeman and attending High School and MSU with Niki, I was sad to hear of her passing. I was happy to see her at one of our last school reunions.

Jurine Landoe

November 1, 2010

Niki was one of my closest and dearest friends, from junior high and throughout our adult years living in California. She was the kindest, most empathetic person I have ever known. She always looked for the best in people, never speaking disparagingly of anyone. She will truly be missed.

Jurine Landoe

November 1, 2010

Niki was one of my closest and dearest friends, from junior high school and throughout our adult years living in California. She was the kindest, most empathetic person I have ever known. She always looked for the best in people, and never spoke disparagingly of anyone. Her passing is truly a great loss to all of us who knew her.

Priscilla Root

October 31, 2010

It was always a delight to see Niki at the different events we shared an interest in. Niki was always sincere, friendly and generous with her loving spirit. Lovingly, Priscilla Root

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