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Harold Nelms Obituary
Harold R. Nelms, 85, of Chino, CA, passed away on March 28, 2016 at home. He was born on August 18, 1930 in Inglewood, CA and was a Chino resident for 46 years. Harold lived in Long Beach, CA for 20 years prior to his move to Chino. He was an Executive Vice President for G.T.E. and retired on October 31, 1987 after 37 years of dedication. Harold received an MBA from Pepperdine University. He was co-founder of the Chino Invitational (Band Review) for 45 years. Harold was the former President of the Chino High School Band Boosters. He served as Board President for Chino Valley School in 1987 and remained on the board until 1991. Harold was an Inland Valley Humane Society Board Member and President of the Chino Valley YMCA Board in 1997. He also dedicated over 30 years as a Board Member for the United Way. Harold was on the Board of Directors of Bauer St. Mary's Medical Center in Long Beach and the Long Beach Boy Scout Council.
Harold is loving survived by his wife Helen J. Nelms; son Harold Nelms and wife Deanne of Redlands, CA; daughter Kathleen Kontoes and husband David of Norco, CA; grandchildren Joanna Perry, Robin Nelms, and Helen A. Nelms. He is preceded in death by his son John P. Nelms in May 2008, grandson Shawn P. Nelms in Dec 2008,great-grandson Colin P. Perry in Oct 2012 and his sister Noreen Hall, Corrine Davidson and Eloise Shupp. A memorial service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Funeraria del Angel Pierce Bros Griffith, in Chino with reception to follow at the Nelm's residence.
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Mary Blair Immel
June 11, 2024
Harold and I both graduated from Long Beach Jordan High School in 1948. He was a great guy and a top athlete. We had our photo taken together for the Long Beach Press Telegram newspaper for a feature article. I am not surprised to read what an outstanding and productive citizen he was during his life.
Frank Zellner
August 20, 2016
I had the honor or working with Harold on and off throughout my career with GTE, He was a fantastic manager and dynamic leader in all of his job assignments. He was instrumental in implementing much of the improved telecommunications technology in Southern California. He was a people person and made work enjoyable. He was always one with the highest integrity and trusted to accomplish any task at hand. I just became aware of his passing almost 5 months after the fact. My deepest and warmest regards to Helen and the family. Frank Zellner, Retired 1988, GTE California.
Jean Fujii Mumbleau
April 15, 2016
Mr.Nelms was a very friendly person and he made the band students feel as if they were his own children. My mother and I ran into him at the local drug store one day and he gave the both of us a big hug and smile. After our chitchat, as we were leaving the store, my mother commented on how friendly he was and how much she really liked him. That is the thing I will remember the most and miss the most - his big friendly smile and the twinkle in his eyes.
April 12, 2016
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 will bring you comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be reassuring.
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Ann Davis
April 9, 2016
I have such fond memories of Harold from GTE. He was always so kind to everyone. I feel blest to have known and worked with him.
Maureen Bromley
April 5, 2016
I felt lucky to have such a kind neighbor growing up. He was always kind to my sisters and me. We would show up in our bathing suits asking If we could swim in his pool and he and Helen always said yes and welcomed us into their home.
His contributions to the city of Chino through the school board and the chino band boosters made life in Chino better.
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