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In keeping with the wishes of the family, there will be no calling hours. The memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday (May 15) at Seneca Community Church, 5738 NY – 96, Romulus, N.Y. Burial will be in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Varick, N.Y., at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN, 37214-0800.
Ed was born August 28, 1924, in Barre, Vt., the son of William and Wilhelmina Nelson. He was a 1943 graduate of Mynderse Academy, Seneca Falls, N.Y. Ed graduated from Syracuse University in Engineering, earning an Associate's degree. Ed is a U.S. Navy veteran having served his country during WWII. Ed and family were in business owning and operating Pulaski Wood and Supply, at one time in Pulaski, Waterloo and Penn Yan. Later, Pulaski Wood and Supply was moved to Waterloo, making bowling pins, baseball bats, and offering forestry services. Ed and his wife, in 1969, opened Ye Olde Wood Shoppe Village which successfully ran for many years. During the years Ye Olde Wood Shoppe Village was in business the family children joined the business. Ed was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church of Seneca Falls and Waterloo Baptist Church. He was also a very dedicated member of Gideons International. Ed was involved with many community events. Ed and his wife, started and co-chaired The Real Christmas event for Waterloo.
He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Jean C. Nelson; his children Alyce (Gary) Foster of Silver Creek, Md., Ruth (Jerry) Hayward of Waterloo, N.Y., Joy Rothfus of Seneca Falls, N.Y. and Paul (Amy Jo) Nelson of Romulus, N.Y.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was predeceased by son and daughter-in-law Roger and Sandy Nelson; brothers Harold, Helmer and Albert; and sisters Doris Moore, Helen Sly and Ruth Brower.
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Roger Salomon
June 4, 2021
This note is for Mrs. Nelson: we remember the Nelson family at Waterloo Baptist Church during the summer of 1967. Sandra and Roger Salomon, just married students at Baptist Bible Seminary, directed the vacation Bible school in August. Ed was a positive and great influence on my life during this short period of time. Your family and the Bailey's were very kind and generous to us. My wife and I, after graduate school, spent 44 years in the ministry and the Lord allowed me to preach in 48 states. Thanks for being a positive influence on a young couple. May God bless you and your family!
Marianne Ross Clock
May 22, 2021
I am very sad to read of Ed’s passing. He is with his Savior so all is well. Prayers for his family in their loss.
Ron Enslow
May 18, 2021
A brother has gone home. See you later Ed.
Donna Fox
May 16, 2021
My Memories Of the Nelson Family go back many many years and Ed was a great very pleasent and caring person with a heart of gold.
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Roger and Carol Emerson
May 16, 2021
What a blessing to know, Ed Nelson over many years! His infectious smile, prayers for others and his consistent positive attitude as he was a "Light" for Christ in this world encouraged so many in multiple ways he would never know.
Lisa Wheeler
May 13, 2021
He was such a kind man who always had a smile . It was a true pleasure to know him..
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