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Nancy Nelson Obituary
June 14, 2007, Nancy passed away suddenly before dawn. She bravely fought the complications of an auto accident for 17 years and was a great source of kindness and strength to many. Born in Berwyn, IL on June 14, 1971, Nancy grew up in Kingsville, TX, Mission Viejo, Lemoore, Yucca Valley and back home to Mission Viejo, CA. She attended Yucca Valley HS, Capo Valley HS, Saddleback CC, and San Diego SU, collecting athletic and scholastic honors.
Nancy loved children, art, music and dance. She taught Sunday school, painted, took ballet classes and attended concerts when able. She recently moved with her mother to care for her grandfather. She will be remembered for her smile and for her sense of humor.
Survived by her mother, Ellen Nelson; grandfather, Edward Erbs and father, Robert Nelson, Lt. Col. USMC Retired of Colorado.
Memorial service to be held August 4, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, Life Development Bldg, Rm. 208; (949) 854-7600.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sue Dixon
October 14, 2020
Ellen if you get this please email me. I think of you often. So sorry about Nan. [email protected]
Peggy Shima
August 4, 2007
Dear Ellen,
Nan's life was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. The memories of her courage, warmth, and humor are a precious gift to all of us.
Tara
August 4, 2007
Nan was a light in an expansive darkness that threatened to swallow her whole. She faced her pain and adversity with a gentle toughness that would make most in her company fail to recognize her unrelenting physical battles. It is with a heavy heart that I say "goodbye" to my friend from whom I have been too long estranged. I wish I would have picked up the phone to let her know that she was and will always be in my heart. She was brave, beautiful, smart and wonderful.
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