Earl Noel Nelson

1922 - 2010

BORN

1922

DIED

2010

Earl Nelson Obituary

Earl Nelson, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 17, 2010.

Earl was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, on June 13, 1922. He met and married the love of his life, Eva, in 1954. He and his family moved to California in 1955. Earl often said, I didnt know what was down there, but I knew it had to be warmer. In 1957 the Nelsons made Ventura County their permanent home.

Earl was the co-owner of Scritchfield Dodge in Ventura in the 60s, later opening Nelsons Auto Wholesale. After retirement, Earl and Eva traveled across Canada and the U.S. in their motor home. They ultimately retired in Mesa, Ariz., where Earl was able to pursue his love of golf. In 2003 they relocated to Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego so that they could be closer to their two sons and families.

He enjoyed playing in many golf tournaments with his son Kim. Earl and his brothers and sisters started the tradition of the Nelson family reunions in 1970, which have occurred every three years since. The reunions rotate between California and Canada, and are now being carried on by the second generation of Nelsons. This tradition has kept the ties between all the extended Nelson family members close, maybe not in distance, but in heart.

Earl is survived by his wife, Eva, of Rancho Bernardo; sons, Kim Nelson (wife Diane) of Rancho Bernardo and Dale Nelson (wife Louise) of Oxnard; granddaughters, Haley Nelson of Tigard, Ore., and Julie Greenleaf of Ventura; great-granddaughter, Madison of Ventura; brother, Rolly Nelson of Alberta, Canada; and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Dec. 2 to Dec. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Earl Nelson

9 Entries

Gayle Elsom

December 16, 2010

I have very fond memories of Earl. May your wonderful memories be a comfort to you all, now and in the future.
Love and hugs to you all.
Gayle and Family

December 14, 2010

Uncle Earl was very near and dear to our hearts and he has left behind many great memories. We always looked forward to visiting and spending time with him and Aunt Eva. It was unfortunate the travel distance between us was so far. He will be missed.
Barb, Steve, Samantha and Josh.

December 11, 2010

Ren here - Dad and I have been reminiscing......Dad has talked about his days growing up with Earl and offers these thoughts and stories. Dad says. "He was a good one to be a friend with -you always knew what hIs thoughts were. You didn't push him around very much." Dad was telling me a story about a hired hand named Jim who didn't think that he should be doing the work - that perhaps these boys and especially Earl should be doing the work. Earl didn't take kindly to this suggestion. He just stood there swinging the milk stool - Jim backed down pretty fast.

Growing up the boys "shared" clothes. Apparently Earl always wanted to look the best so always got dressed first! Then there was the rock picking......you are not part of the Nelson family if you didn't ever hear of how "poor" Earl always had to pick the rocks!

I feel fortunate to have had such a good visit with you all last year and I will always remember the good example that the original Nelsons gave to us "younger" folk.

We have wonderful memories of Earl.

Love to you all

Rolly and Ren

December 11, 2010

I will always remember the many visits, jokes and fun Don & I had with the Earl Nelson family. There are so many memories that will last me the rest of my life.One of the luckiest days was when I met my other Nelson family. Thank you for sharing your lives with me. Love, Muriel

December 10, 2010

Kim ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dale, Eva and your family. I have such fond memories growing up with you in Oxnard and hanging at your house. Your Dad was always fun to be around. Also going to his car lot in Port Hueneme and picking out different cars to drive.
All our best, Steve & Hilary DeCesari

December 8, 2010

Eva, Dale, Kim and families ---
Earl really loved his family and you were all very close; the honor and tributes that are being sent his way are testaments to this.
I was always very fond of my Uncle Earl because he called a spade a spade and he never failed to offer his opinion on any subject.
I remember when he first started dating Eva and they would come out to the store at Belle Plaine. A young Dale would come too and sit in the store and read comics and Mom or Grandma Nelson would "sneak" him a chocolate bar and a coke.
When they all left to return to Moose Jaw, I would tell Grandma Nelson " please tell Earl to hurry up and marry Eva --- she is beautiful and such a nice person". I don't know if Grandma or I had any influence but he did pop the question and they had such a wonderful long life together.
I know Stella and I really enjoyed their company whenever we were with them.
Your Dad will be greatly missed.
Love to you all, Stella and Keith

December 7, 2010

What a beautiful and fitting obituary. He would have been so, so proud. Think of you often.

Chris, Tony, Adam and Janine and especially Uncle Rolly

December 7, 2010

John & I are so very sorry about Earl's passing. We'll miss him dearly and will always have very fond memories...especially the time that we won TENNIS lessons at a GOLF tournament because our score was so high they were suggesting that we take up another sport! We didn't think that was very funny!
Love always from,
Donna Boyce

December 2, 2010

With our deepest sympathy to the Nelson family for the lost of Earl with whom we shared very fond memories as a fellow democrat.

Sincerely
Roger & Rose

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