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James Gordon "Jim" Nelson

1927 - 2018

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James Nelson Obituary

James "Jim" Gordon Nelson ARLINGTON--Jim Nelson, 90, passed away in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2018. INURNMENT: DFW National Cemetery at a later date. Jim was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, he attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he received his graduate degree in electrical engineering. He spent his career working in the aerospace industry. In retirement, Jim was very active as a Master Gardener working closely with the Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center in Fort Worth, Texas. SURVIVORS: Jim is survived by wife, Dorothy Nelson; brother, John Nelson; children, Kim White (Greg), Erick Nelson (Leigh Ann), Kristen Smith (Russell); and his grandchildren, Kelly Nelson, Nate White and Allison Nelson. NEPTUNE SOCIETY OF DFW 4101 Airport Frwy, 817-838-5100 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries

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Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 11, 2018.

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Kim McNelis

January 1, 2019

Dear Dorothy, I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I think of you often when I'm in South Arlington. I always enjoyed my visits with both of you & your sweet kitty, to work on your window blinds. Take care & praying for you in the new year. Sincere condolences,
Kim McNelis,
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Dwight & Mary Jo Anderson

March 3, 2018

Dear Dorothy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Jim. A very special man. Living so far apart, we might not have seen each other but think of you so often. Love and hugs to you and the family. Our love, Dwight & Mary Jo

Blake Hardy

February 11, 2018

Anyone who worked around Jim Nelson came away better from that experience. Stack up all the positive adjectives in front of his name, and you wouldn't begin to do him justice. He had such a creative mind, a great sense of humor, and an unparalleled work ethic. In a world that doesn't always reward kindness, Jim was a genuinely nice man. I feel fortunate indeed to have been part of the projects at Alice Carlson. Everyone who worked with Jim will remember him fondly.

Dotty Woodson

February 11, 2018

Sending you prayers and hugs. Awesome Master Gardener. Helped and taught many. Dotty Woodson

Barbara Finholt

February 11, 2018

My sincere condolences to you, Mrs. Nelson and your family. Jim was a wonderful man and I enjoyed his friendship and working with him at Alice Carlson.

February 11, 2018

At Alice Carlson, Jim was my partner in crime. Together we built a lot of wonderful things for the children. Jim was always my go-to guy. He could fix anything, and he helped us design and build a lot of projects over the years. He was one of the people I truly missed after I left Texas. Such a kind, brilliant, and quietly funny man is surely to be missed by many. My heartfelt sympathy to Dorothy and his beloved family.

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