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Elaine Nelson Obituary
Mesa - Elaine Sarah Nelson (Zuckerman) of Mesa, AZ passed away on March 25, 2018 at the age of 68. Elaine was born in Brockton, MA and moved to Arizona 41 years ago. Elaine is survived by her husband Richard Nelson, her daughters Rachel and Abby and son Joey (deceased) and son in law Bill. Elaine is also survived by her sisters Lynda & Judith and brother in law Charles. She is also survived by nieces Jenn and Sarah and nephews Daniel, David, and Glenn. Elaine attended Thayer Academy and Northeastern University and has been a RN for over 50 years most recently employed at HSAG which she loved. Elaine was very involved in Boy Scouts, Cancer Action Network, VNSA, and Temple Emanuel Sisterhood. Funeral Services will be held at Green Acres Mortuary 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ on March 28th 2018 at 10am. Shiva will be observed Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm at 1653 N. Acacia St. Mesa, AZ. Donations can be made to Temple Emanuel or Boy Scouts Troop 451.
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Gigi Stacy
April 20, 2018
We will miss your wonderful sense of being.
Temple Emanuel Sisterhood
Kathy McCanna
April 3, 2018
I enjoyed working with Elaine over the past few years. She was passionate about care and treatment of the elderly especially those receiving Long Term Care. I will miss her smile and positive thoughts.
Linda Lescault
March 30, 2018
Elaine is my long time friend since the early 70s. She was so loving and caring. She was driven to participate in supporting research to fight cancer. My heart felt condolences to her family. I will always treasure the friendship that we shared.
Russ Gillard
March 29, 2018
Elaine was valiant warrior in the Fight against cancer, and I miss her terribly already
Glenn Nelson
March 29, 2018
We are at a loss of words. To even say, "We'll miss Aunt Lanie" doesn't sound right. We expect her around, all the time. Whether in AZ or flying up here giving everyone her tremendously loving hugs and hearing her say "I love you" is resounding in our hearts more than ever. Why we take love for granted, we will never really know. Love lasts forever, and that's how we will always think of Aunt Lanie. Forever, Glenn, Basia, Haley and Noah
Jim Preble
March 28, 2018
I know Elaine and Richard from our Boy Scout Troop, she was always ready with a smile and a hug for boys and adults alike, and when she spoke she commanded attention. She and Richard always supported our fundraisers and everyone looked forward to her peanut butter fudge which she would bring with her. She had a heart as bigs as a mountain, and she will truly be missed.
March 28, 2018
Elaine was a friend of mine before high school as we were both Brockton girls. I am so happy we were able to see each other at our 50th reunion last year where she was as vibrant as always. I will always have fond memories of a wonderful friend. My sympathies to the entire family.
Reva Korim Castaline
March 27, 2018
Elaine will be in our hearts and memories forever. Our deepest sympathy,
Patrick & Christine Boyle
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