Gerald "Jerry" Nelson Sr.

Connie and family,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry.We enjoyed having you as our neighbor on Hillborough. I remember the many conversations out in the yard with Jerry, always ready to help, and just a wonderful guy. We remember seeing you both on Marco Island this past winter. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family and we will keep you in our prayers.
Jim & Clarine Lanting

Dear Connie and family, I'm soo sorry for your loss. Pastors Scott and Pastor Karen and myself where soo sad to hear. I will be praying for you in the days ahead. Neva

Dear Connie..Our heart is with you..We love you both and we thank the Lord for the wonderful..wonderful testimony of faithfulness and the role model of Jerry and yourself as Christians to the community and Grand Rapids First serving for so many years. We will pray for you Connie for Gods everlasting arms to surround you and give you His Strength..His Love and His Comfort as you take one step at a time. We pray for all the family and friends..We thank the Lord for Jerry's life..
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May Jesus hold you all closely in the Palm of His Mighty right hand during this difficult journey you are all asked to walk. When your time comes to go home to Heaven, God and Jerry will run to the Gates to greet you.

In His Holy Name,
Marti Birdsall
Former Grand Rapids First member

Connie,

Just want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family. Have many great memories from years ago. One memory is you and Jerry's great commitment to Our Lord. May your years ahead be filled with great thoughts and comfort.

Sincerely

Case Westerbeek

Nelson Family,

I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a great man. Although I had not seen Jerry in quite a few years, the memories I have and will keep forever are his kind gestures, his sweet disposition and his non-judgemental character. God blesses our lives with great gifts and that's how I will remember Jerry. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please remember, Jerry too was blessed with wonderful gifts and his family was a great gift to him.

Dear Connie and family, I did not know Jerry well personally but I knew of the love he had for his family and friends through you, Connie. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Lord truly takes care of all of us and Jerry is now with Him watching over all of you.

Connie and Family - So sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. I guess we knew it was coming but just not this fast. We have such good memories with you guys. All our trips and the work parties etc. We had a lot of fun together. Jerry was such a wonderful Christian man and lived it each day of his life. So comforting to know he is in heaven with Jesus today. But we pray for comfort and peace for you and your family. We hope to see you at the funeral home tomorrow. Sending our thoughts and...

I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I admire his courage and grace in the face of his horrible disease, and also his readiness and willingness to go home and be with the Lord!