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My prayers and love to you and your family, Julia. Memories of Jan are what will sustain us.
Connie Harris
June 10, 2014 | Redwood City, CA


Modesto, California
1939 - 2014
Jan Ellery Nelson December 14, 1939 - May 30, 2014 Jan lost his two year battle with prostate cancer. The community has lost one of its finest citizens. Jan was surrounded by his loved ones who reminded him of all the joy he brought us. He was the consummate husband, father, and friend. The...
Read MoreMy prayers and love to you and your family, Julia. Memories of Jan are what will sustain us.
Connie Harris
June 10, 2014 | Redwood City, CA
We are lucky and blessed to have known Jan. We always enjoyed his company and our pleasant and humorous chats with him and Julia as they walked down our street with Gigi. We're so sorry your huge loss, Julia and family.
John and Carolyn
John Valle
June 06, 2014 | Grass Valley, CA
Our warmest thoughts go out to all of Jan's family. Jan touched so many lives in such great ways. Jan was my friend, my mentor, my advisor, my first boss, my partner, and above all an inspiration to treat everyone with dignity and to be the best I can be. Jan enriched the lives of those around him.
Sheldon and Sandy Spencer
June 06, 2014 | Nordland, WA
My prayers are with your family. Jan retired from Valley one week before I started to work there. But on the occasions that I was able to see him I thought he was a very kind man. And his spirit seemed to always be a part of the store. I am saddened by your loss.
Mike Lindsey
June 06, 2014 | Modesto, CA
There are no words that comfort or console at this time, except just remember the all the time you had with Jan. He was a wonderful person and I appreciate the time I knew him. He hired me to work at Valley Sporting Goods and manage the lettering dept. I really enjoyed that job and all the people I met and worked with. Jan was a special person and I am glad I knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you Julia, Letha and Ed.
Henrietta Enzminger
June 05, 2014 | Modesto, CA
Julia, Ed, Letha, May God Bless You At the time of your sorrow.
It was such a honor and pleasure to know and work for Jan. He will be missed in Modesto and the community.
Susan Crow Enright
June 05, 2014 | Pahrump, NV
What a great guy. Always was a pleasure to go to Valley Sporting Goods and have Jan there to help you.
Lloyd Glasgow
June 05, 2014
Such a touching tribute for a great man. Our deepest condolences.
Laura and Chuck
Charles Staley
June 05, 2014 | Modesto, CA
Dear Julia, Ed and Letha,
My support and prayers to all of you.
"It was a true privilege knowing your father, husband", A true gentleman with such grace and presence.
Lori Bambacigno
Lori Bambacigno
June 04, 2014 | Modesto, CA