Judge James F. NELSON (Ret.)

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James NELSON Obituary

NELSON, Judge James F. (Retired) May 19, 1927-February 26, 2011 Judge James F. Nelson passed away after a family party in the presence of his closest relatives. Judge Nelson was educated at Stanford and UCLA and received his Law degree from Loyola University Law School of Los Angeles in 1953. He served as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County from 1954 to 1957. He was in private practice from 1957-1965, a Juvenile Court Referee from 1965 to 1966, a Commissioner and Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1967-1968, a Judge of the Los Angeles Municipal Court from 1968 to 1989 and Presiding Judge in 1980. He was a retired judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1989 to 1993. He was Founder and Chairman of the first Community Dispute Resolution Center of Pasadena. Judge Nelson was a member of the Baha'i Faith since 1954 and served as Chairman of the Baha'i National Assembly of the United States for 19 years. He was also Chairman of Regional Council for the Baha'is of the Western States.
As a judge, he was a member of the California Commission on Judicial Performance at the California Judicial College in Berkeley and a Lecturer in Law on Oil and Gas Leasing at the University of Southern California. He was a licensed private airplane pilot, a certified (NAUI) scuba diver, an avid fisherman and a computer fancier. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, who is a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, his son Frank, an immigration lawyer, and Lorna, an addiction counselor. A short graveside service will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary at 3801 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305 at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26 in the ballroom of the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena 91101 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Western Justice Center, 55 Grand Avenue, Pasadena 91105 or if you are a Baha'i, send a donation to the National Baha'i Fund (Baha'is only).

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Apr. 8 to Mar. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James NELSON

9 Entries

March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

Dorothy, Franklin and Lorna,

I lived across the street from you on Westridge Ave. for many years. I have great memories of Jim and all of you. The July 4 block parties with swimming races, a big picnic, and fireworks were wonderful. My mother passed away in Oct. 2009, but my father still survives. I live in Kansas with a husband, a son, and a daughter. Please know that my and my father's heartfelt thoughts are with all of you during this sad time.

Linda (Crowe) Marston

March 5, 2011

Dorothy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember you fondly when you lived on Westridge and would give me books for Christmas! I also remember babysitting for Franklin and Lorna.

My father, Tom Hegedus, passed away in 2001, however my mother, Isobel Hegedus still resides at the Westridge home. She is 89 this year and doing very well. I lost my husband of 42 years to cancer last year and have an idea of what you are and will be going through. Love to you all.

Linda (Hegedus) Wells

heshmat Moghaddam

March 4, 2011

On behalf of the Moghaddam Family wishing our love to the Family. His Blessed soul is amongst the Great ones of Earth Much love.

Ray & Carla Jeffords

March 4, 2011

What a joy to have known Judge Nelson. Offering prayers for his blessed soul at the Holiest spot on earth. Ray & Carla Jeffords (Haifa Israel)

Peggie Moore

March 4, 2011

Thank you Dorothy, Frank and Lorna for sharing your dad with all of us. His advice, his smile, his laughter and years of special memories will be treasured by myself, and my children.
Love you all. Peggie Moore

March 3, 2011

Dear Dorothy and family,
We will remember our dear Baha'i co-worker, Jim, in prayer as his soul soars in the heavenly realm. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched, but we are assured he will assist us in our efforts here on earth. God is Most Glorious. Carol & Doug Hudson (Post Falls, Idaho)

Brenda Nur

March 3, 2011

Such a blessing to have known him... Always a warm smile, and a positive attitude and a life of service to all.

March 3, 2011

Dear Dorothy.My utmostCondolenses to you on the passing of Jim, I will alsways remember him for his compassion, wisdom and dedication to the Faith. ... Lawrence Beard (Germantown, Md.)

Shirin Javid

March 3, 2011

Dearest Dorothy:

Our sincere condolenses for your loss. Jim was an amazing, kind, respected and beloved person. His passing creates a big hole in the llives of everyone who had the opportunity of knowing him, receiving his wisdom, kindness and frienship. We share your grief but we know that he has gone to the Abha kingdom.

I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you in person todaty but I will be praying for him and his beloved family and friends that he left behind. We will very much miss him, feel his absense and the vaccum created by his departure..

All our Love,
Shirin (Javid)

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