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MARY PATRICIA NELSON

FUNERAL HOME

Koller Funeral Home, Inc.

6835 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

MARY NELSON Obituary

NELSON
MARY PATRICIA (nee Kovatch), January 6, 2013, of Gladwyne. Dean of Academic Affairs, School of Nursing, Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Served the hospital for over 40 years. Wife of Thomas A. Nelson Jr. ; mother of Kimberly A. and Thomas A. Nelson III (Jennifer); sister of Ernest, Lawrence, John and Edward Nelson; grandmother of Amber, Noah, Rhythm, Thomas A. IV and Daniel Nelson; great grandmother of Sophia Moore.
Relatives and friends invited to call Wednesday eve, 7 to 9 P.M., at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey). Funeral Mass Thursday, 10 A.M., St. John Vianney Church, 350 Consho-hocken State Rd., Gladwyne. Int. private. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Fl., Norwalk CT 06581.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for MARY NELSON

21 Entries

Patrick O'Meara

March 12, 2013

Thanks for all the help in school! You will be missed!

Laura Aiello

January 17, 2013

May you rest in peace Dr. Nelson.

Laura Aiello

January 17, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Nelson family, Dr. Nelson was a wonderful beautiful person who was very good to our family.

Denise Dressel-Evans

January 16, 2013

As a nursing student class of 1986 I can only remember how hard Pat worked and her true commitment to the students and the nursing program. She was admired by all and professionaly respected. I was very proud to have her as the director of my program and remember how awesome she was to have achieved her doctorate.May she be remembered for all the good she did in this world and may her soul have divine peace for eternity.

Janet (Dando) Chapman

January 11, 2013

What a loss to the world of nursing and beyond! As a student of Pat's over 40 years ago, I was impressed by her deep intelligence, her excellent teaching, her encouraging manner, and her sense of humor. Family and friends, please be comforted in knowing how much Pat was admired and how many lives she touched.

Eleanor Wilson

January 10, 2013

Pat was my colleague and friend at Roxborough Memorial Hospital.
We had a mutual respect for each other and collaborated on many Nursing issues. Pat was an energetic and vibrant personality. She will be missed.

January 10, 2013

Pat was a friend and colleague whom I admired. We worked together for years and we had mutual respect for our separate roles. She was a strong advocate for Nursing and a vibrant and energetic personality. She will be missed.
Eleanor Wilson

January 10, 2013

always enjoyed doing repairs at the school for Pat, She had an energetic and fun aura around her. Jack K. maintenance dept.

January 10, 2013

As a graduate of RMH class of 78, I remember her as an advocate of nursing who instilled a desire to continue the education process in nursing. While she pushed us to do our best, she cared about her students both personally and professionally and always had encouragement for her students. Her years in nursing education are a testament to a career she loved. She will be missed.
Donna Green Cress class of 1978

Judy Zaleski Anderson

January 9, 2013

A superb educator and a very classy woman! MHR class of 1983.

Tracie Kaspar

January 9, 2013

~ I will always remember her words of wisdom, her drive to make us - her students better nurses and independent thinkers, and her ability to make us laugh during the stress of finals and preparing for our new endeavors as profession nurses. She was there when I needed her and I'll never forget how much confidence she had in me and encouraged me to be the best I could be.
Dr. Nelson, you will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
Thank you for your mentorship and guidance. I consider you to be one of the nurses that inspired me many years ago to enjoy my nursing profession as a calling and appreciate the vocation. I have never forgotten what you said to me.
~Into paradise may the angels lead you.

Kathie Brogan

January 9, 2013

As I read the wonderful tributes I can only express joy that it is all true
To have had Pat as my dear friend was a privilege and blessing.
She and I taught together at Roxborough for years and loved sharing MedSurg As years passed we would always say. You taught that or no I taught that. I will miss her always and loved her so much. We were all blessed to have known her and are better off because of it. Peace is now and forever

Beth and Noelle McCullough

January 9, 2013

Pat will be deeply missed but we are blessed to have had her in our lives. Rest in peace.

January 9, 2013

The world has lost an energetic, full-of-life dynamo whose passion for nursing and nursing education was unwavering and her love of her family knew no end. Pat and I worked together for 19 years and much of what I learned and who I am today were influenced by our friendship. Her courage in life and zest for living will always be remembered. Rest in peace, Pat....you have earned it. Mary Grace Simcox

January 9, 2013

Aunt Patsy,
I can still remember staying at your home in the summer with Kim. Flying around in your little convertable and going to the swim club!! Your were such a "cool" aunt! Having fond memories may you rest in peace now and always!!!!
Maria LaMonica Wild

Paulina Marra-Powers

January 9, 2013

Pat was "one of a kind". She was the heart and soul of RMH School of Nursing. I have personally been blessed to have known her as a boss, mentor, and best friend- who I will never forget. Her spirit will forever be in the school and her voice will always be heard. It will be unfortunate that future graduates of our school will not know her, but her legacy will live on forever. She has touched hundreds of people in all capacities, but most of all it was her passion for nursing and life that will be remembered. I love you Pat and will miss you, but know you are in a better place. Rest in Peace, my friend! Love forever, Paulina

Nichole Swartley

January 8, 2013

Dr. Nelson was an inspiration to all. One of her famous quotes that I always remember and applied to my nursing career is "put it in writing" with that in mind I just wanted to write that she was a wonderful educator and person! She touched the lives and inspired hundreds of students and all those who were privileged to know her. (Class of 1989)

Sue Minkel

January 8, 2013

I knew Pat since 1985. She was a wonderfully inspiring nurse educator, mentor, and friend. I so enjoyed working for her at RMHSON for five years. I will always remember her. She was kind, funny, smart, and totally amazing. She will be missed by so many.

Mary Butash

January 8, 2013

Dear Pat, I will miss you. You were always REAL when it came to nursing and the students' education. No academic ivory tower for you. We boosted us up when things were tough and celebrated with us when things were good. You always looked like a "fashion plate". You were always cheerful even on those days when your back hurt. Your sense of humor lightened many a moment. You were an amazing person and a nurse always.

January 8, 2013

To the Nelson Family,
Pat has touched so many people with her love, kindness, and laughter. We will miss her at the family gatherings but, will keep her memories in our hearts.

Daniel and Linda Seng

January 8, 2013

A wonderful nurse educator has left this earth but not the hearts of the countless nurses she inspired on a daily basis. I'm a better person and nurse because of her unfailing faith in me.
Barbara Bernhardt Mason
Class of 1982

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