Ezra Emanuel Nelson

March 15th 2025 will be 10 years since Ezra passed away. His kindness and the life he lived are still cherished by all that knew him. Truly, he lived by the rule that says, "Treat others as you would have them treat you".

Visited Ezra's gravesite and enjoyed a few moments of memories.

I'm sorry to hear Ezra has passed away...I will always remember him as a very caring gentleman. He taught me the ropes at the orinda post office. I use to pop in on him to say hello after he retired. I will miss him dearly and never forget him.
Rest in peace
With love, Lisa Marie ~

I had the honor of meeting Ezra when he gave me his memories of growing up in the "Old Yellow House" for an article in the Orinda News in 1990. I have loved him, and that house, ever since.

Even as a very little girl, I knew there was something very special about Uncle Ezra. He epitomized living life as a true Christian... always witnessing for Christ. He was a gentle man and a gentleman. Any life he touched was better for having known him. My mother, Clara, adored her younger brother. Who wouldn't?

Uncle Ezra was everything a Christian man should be. He and aunt Margaret were always more than willing to help when help was needed and sometimes under less than thankful circumstances. They did it with smiles and willingness to help; never expecting anything in return.

He had a remarkable memory for dates. He was always an interesting and interested communicator.

When I was young it was he and a friend that encouraged me to memorize Bible verses and always ready with a...