Clarence A. Nelson

Cal was the most practical man I ever knew. He cared enough about his son's friends to try to straighten me out. I am sorry to hear he has passed on. He was one of a kind.

Thanks for the memories Cal. He was a good father and taught me many things to make it through life as an adult.

Cal lived a full life in a most interesting time. He believed in everybodys ability to improve and offered encouragemnet to many. Pa taught me a lot and sent me on my way into the world to try and do good. It was wonderful to talk to so many relatives and friends at Dad's funeral and think about how our lives intertwine. Rest in peace.

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What can I say? You were an amazing grandfather. I can remember back when I was young riding up on the lift with Bryan in the garage and racing the lawn mowers with John and Jenn and you chasing me with a cane yelling that it was not a toy. Though I never got to spend as much time with you as I would have liked that doesn't mean that I loved you any less. You were of a different breed and that's what I loved about you. Your spirit will live on forever in my heart. You were one of a...

Hey Stephen, and Paul too. Old friend Paul "Lumpy" Lombard checking in. Your ol man has a strong memory in my early life. Can't believe he let us drive those cars around when we were so young. Learned a lot from him. He was the first to show me how to replace the points on a 55 Ford. I know the pain. Lost my Mom late last year. Just a quick word of sympathy, as I point to the sky. Amen from the Lombard family. Paul Sr., Paul Jr.(Lumpy), Linda, and Barry Lombard