West Des Moines, Iowa
1950 - 2015 (Age 65)
Mark Eldon NelsonWest Des MoinesOur family is sad to announce that Mark passed away unexpectedly at home on July 18, 2015 in West Des Moines, Iowa. He was 65. Mark was born in Provo, Utah, but grew up in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Jefferson High School. He served an LDS mission to...
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Fond childhood memories of a very shy, kind and gentle young man with a heart of gold... who patiently taught me how to play guitar and to take time to listen between the notes.
Love and peace to you and your family.
Tamara Brune-Wharton
April 16, 2016 | SLC, UT
Dear Mark, Thank you for the great memories in Oregon and Byu. You are one of my cherished friends. See you later on a heavenly beach.
Friends, Jill Healey Woodward
Jill Woodward
January 19, 2016 | Ramsey, MN
I remember my grandpa when he waould play with me non stop and we would always have so fun thing going on... Then he just got too sick but i'm greatful he's out of his misery. He taught me everything I know today, and I wouldn't be anywhere without him. I miss you grandpa...
Cody Nelson
November 24, 2015 | Clive, Iowa, IA
Currant Creek Resevoir Uinta Mtn Range, UT
Dear Mark:
Went up to Currant Creek to say goodbye! Remember the many times we went there to fish? Sat by the stream for a long time reminiscing and wondering why "the good die young!?" Played the guitar you taught me songs to play on, played the harmonica you taught me how to play, fished with the pole you made me and the flies you tied for me, and looked at those endless stars in the black of night, feeling you were near.
I had other plans for us Mark, but then you got...
Jeff Nelson
August 31, 2015 | Salt Lake City, UT
I will miss you Uncle Mark. Love you!
Laura Shugart
August 30, 2015 | Tigard, OR
I remember Mark always being with my brother Scott , and their friend Bob Darrah now they have gone
Gina Brune Roberts
August 29, 2015 | Bedford, TX
I knew Mark from PWP. He was a friend to everyone and the best dancer ever. Mark was a good friend and I am so sad to see he has left us. rip Mark
August 23, 2015