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DAVID NELSEN Obituary

David Forseth Nelsen, 70, of Lincolnwood, Feb. 20, 2010. Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Thuy; loving father of Paul (Vici) Nelsen, Julia (Matt) Sellers, and the late David Frank Nelsen; groundad of Felix, Shane, Oscar, and Kes; son of the late Margaret and Ervin Nelsen; brother of Rev. Newell (Sandi) Nelsen, Susan (Jim) Byrnes and the late Brian Nelsen; son-in-law of Ruth, and the late Frank Thuy Jr. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, where services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Info 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 23, 2010.

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Bill Ellis

March 12, 2010

I only knew Dave for a few years as a member of the USS Mount McKinley Association, but the short time was one of joy and admiration. Dave was always one who remembered his shipmates and that is special. Pat.
hoping you can attend one of our reunions in the very near future, Dave would like that.
Bill Ellis, Past President USS Mt Mckinley Associatin

B. R. Sefton

March 4, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with you in these times when you need them most. David has passed on, but memories of him cannot be taken away. All of us will continues to remember him and the light that he brought to our lives.

February 25, 2010

Pat,
My sympayhies to you and your family.

Eileen Kleeberg, Lincoln Park, IL

February 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Peter & Marion Fries

February 24, 2010

Pat, sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and your lovely family. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. May you find peace and comfort in your memories.

Robert Weldon

February 23, 2010

Pat, my condolences and prayers go out to you and all your family on the passing of David. He will be missed by all who loved and cared for him. I know he is now in a better place without any pain and suffering. The Lord has assured us of His comfort to all who come to Him and have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Love in Christ,

Bob Weldon

adam hecktman

February 23, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathies to the extended Nelsen family. With much love from the Hecktman family.

Lee and Ardelle Temanson

February 23, 2010

With much love, we send you our deepest sympathy. Dave was such a great friend and our times together will always be special memories. To Pat and all the family, we love you. Ardelle and Lee

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