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Edward Nelson Obituary

Edward Roy Nelson, a computer consultant, died Thursday, August 21, 2003 at his home. He was 33 years old. Mr. Nelson was born and lived in Metairie, LA. Survivors include: his wife, Susan Pulling Nelson; two daughters: Mia Nelson and Jane Nelson; 3 brothers: Robert Nelson, Michael Nelson and Roy Nelson; his mother, Judith Sutherlin; and his father, Allan Nelson. Relative and friends are invited to attend the Religious Services at LAKELAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday morning from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hepatitis Research Foundation, 553 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601 (845) 483-7899 preferred. For directions to Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and to view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 24, 2003.

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Kevin Furey

September 17, 2003

Ed was my friend. He will be missed. To the family, be strong. May GOD bless you all.

Joey Lake

September 1, 2003

I am very sorry to hear about Ed. I could not make the ceremony but he and his family have been in my thoughts all week. I was very fortunate to know Ed; he has and will always makes me smile.

Clarence and Agnes Mulder

September 1, 2003

"Lost my friend forever and ever" but Will not be forgotten. Deepest sympathy to you Susan and the children.

Edward & Evelyn Nelson

August 27, 2003

We will miss you, Eddie. Our deepest sympathy to Susan, Mia and Jane. God bless you.

Pam Meyer

August 25, 2003

Although I can't be there, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ed was a wonderful roomate, a wonderful friend and a wonderful person. I will miss him very much. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know. Sincerely, Pam Meyer

O.J. Foster

August 25, 2003

Jennifer and I just wanted to send our heartfelt condolences to your family. We wish we could be there for support in this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.



Sincerely,

O.J. and Jennifer

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