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Maxine Nelson Obituary
Maxine V. Nelson
Maxine was born in Parker, South Dakota on May 1, 1916 to Martin and Magdalena Anderson. She was the youngest of ten children. She married Frank Nelson in 1938.
Her interests included family, bowling, gardening, fishing and spending time at her Cabin on Big Lake.
She was predeceased by her beloved son, Dennis; husband, Frank; and her precious, Cat Cashmere.
Maxine is survived by her beloved and devoted son and daughter-in-law, John and Paula; granddaughter, Pam VonPressentin (Greg); grandsons, Mike and Patrick (Tammy); seven great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Thank you to Evergreen Hospice, Companion Care Inc. Special thanks go out to Riverside East Retirement and Assisted Living for making it possible for Maxine to come home to be surrounded by her family, friends and caring staff. Extra special thanks to her nurse Cheryl Hammer at Riverside for her dedication and devotion, you are truly an Angel.
Maxine will be missed by many, she was a special lady.
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February 7, 2011
I remember the Nelson family well as we used to visit back and forth when I was a child.My Dad worked with Frank Nelson doing masonry work and I can remember when they were building the cabin at Big Lake. Maxine was a nice lady. Jeff Tanner, St.Paul, Mn
Rusty & Irene Johnson
February 6, 2011
We have truly lost a good friend. She and her late husband, Frank, will fondly be remembered. She always worried abt my husbands and my health. We are so grateful she was the greatest Mother-in-law to our daughter, Paula. We have , and will always treasure her son , John, Paula;s husband. We loved her.
Rusty and Irene
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