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1946

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2016

Dennis Nelson Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Dennis Nelson
Start: 2016-08-04T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church

Dennis Nelson
Aug. 2, 1946 - July 27, 2016
Resident of San Jose
Dennis L. Nelson passed away peacefully on July 27, 2016; a celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, August 4, at 10 AM at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 5100 Camden Avenue with a reception to follow at Almaden Golf and Country Club located at 6663 Hampton Avenue. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to CancerCAREpoint at 2505 Samaritan Drive, #402, San Jose, CA 95124.
His passion for learning was evident in his lifelong hobbies of golf, duplicate bridge and fly fishing. In each of these he studied and worked hard to constantly improve.
He married his high school sweetheart, JoAnne Larson, on December 28, 1968 and she survives along with their daughter, Annie Moro (Justin) and son, Paul (Emily), their four grandsons, Jake and Jordan Moro, Jared and Derek Nelson, his brothers, James (Sandee) and Allen (Julie), his sister and brother in-law Mike and Mary Lundbohm, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister and brother.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jul. 31, 2016.

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13 Entries

Jim Walrath

May 27, 2024

Dennis was an inspiration! He was a complete student athlete. His trumpet playing of the Carnival of Venice was a special memory and his military musical service to us was magical. I send my feelings to his family, especially you, Jim, who is a fellow 1967 graduate.

Neil and ReNae Vagle

July 25, 2021

Thinking of all of you today, and always, with great memories of Dennis - Love you -

David Willey

August 8, 2016

I was saddened to see this obituary that sister Connie forwarded to me.
Of course, I new Dennis back in his amazing trumpet playing days. Obit did not indicate he continued playing. what was that great solo he played--'Carnival of Venice' I thinkl with double and triple tonguing.

Uncle Dennis telling family stories.

Kara Nelson-Poppe

August 6, 2016

Although we were miles away while I was growing up I always had a unique bond with my Uncle Dennis. It was an exciting time for me to go to Roseau when our California family came to Minnesota. Uncle Dennis often had a joke and was a great storyteller, which was done with a certain glimmer in his eye. The same glimmer Grandma had.

This past year he was there for me during the most trying times when my daughter was ill. He didn't know it, but he reached out to me on the hardest day of my daughter's battle against her autoimmune disease. His call came at the right time with tremendous amounts of support. He comforted me and put me at ease. Solace was innate for him and would be found wherever he was or even in the words he spoke. It meant so much to me. I love you Uncle Dennis and thank you.

Aunt JoAnne, Annie and Paul-I love you and miss you all. My thoughts are always with you.

David Maley

August 5, 2016

Dear JoAnn,
We are so very sorry for your loss. My wife Karin and I felt so welcome at Almaden by you and Dennis on our first official golf outing. Over the years, it's been a joy and a blessing to talk hockey with you both and having that common bond that only someone from Minny can truly understand. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
Sincerely,
David and Karin Maley

Tom Mees

August 5, 2016

JoAnne and family,
Robbi and I are so sorry for your loss. Dennis was a great man and a good friend. I was always impressed by his ability to succeed in a challenging industry without compromising his ethics or his principles. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Peace and love to him and all of you,

Jim Libs

August 4, 2016

So many great memories from growing up with the Nelsons across the street. A sad day, Dennis you will be missed.

ReNae & Neil Vagle

August 2, 2016

JoAnne and family:

May you feel the comfort of others keeping you in the hands of God through their words and prayers...Keep all the good memories in your thoughts....even through our growing up years and even high school days.....Every time I go through Plummer, I think of the time you called Dennis at that phone booth and we both had to scratch for enough coins!!!Love to you all!!! ReNae and family

Basia Cohen

August 1, 2016

Paul and Family,
Your 9Gauge family is thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
--The 9Gauge team

Kristi & Zach Spence

July 31, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dennis has left behind a beautiful legacy in such wonderful, caring children and grandchildren. Our thoughts are with you all.

Jack and Terry Lundbohm

July 30, 2016

JoAnne, Annie, Paul
Our deepest sympathy. We continue to pray for your family during this difficult time.

Lindsay and Shane Karlin

July 30, 2016

To the Nelsons,

We are so sorry for your loss. Dennis was such a great man and welcomed this bad influence of a friend into your lives with open arms. He will be greatly missed.

We love you guys!

Paul & Susan Emmett

July 30, 2016

To JoAnne & family,

My sincerest condolences in this time.
Dennis was a great friend, mentor and inspiration to all of us who worked
with him.

He always practiced great integrity in
all his business dealings, and inspired
many of us throughout those years in the
ATE world.

Eternal rest and peace my friend!

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