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Wayne Nelson Obituary
63, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 8, 2009. He was born on September 14, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the son of Lloyd and Agnes O'Rourke Nelson. He was a dock worker, teacher, the consummate salesman and an avid sports enthusiast, especially of "DA BEARS". Wayne was the beloved brother of Shirley and her husband Al Rzeszutko, the proud and loving uncle of Marc, Elle, Baby Cailyn and Lisa, the beloved cousin of Paul and Shirley, Tom and Jeanette, John and Carol, Frank and Annie, Tom and Anne, Tim and Ann Marie, Karen and Mary, John and Karen, Kathy and Tony and Mike and Sheri. He had a multitude of friends from coast to coast. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ. To quote a dear friend: "Some people believe the Social Network was invented by Twitter or Facebook and its glue silly web sites. Truth be told, the Social Network was invented by Wayno and its glue was one wonderful, unique and totally unforgettable friend. The Neptune Society, Tempe, AZ has assisted the family.
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Leo Hauguel
December 6, 2009
Wayno - YOU will be missed by everyone you came in touch with during your lifetime, especially me. Our friendship spanned over 20 years and you will alaways be remembered as a top "go to" man when it came to Technology. You never stopped learning and was always open to new ideas, that always put you in the fron of the action.
The members of the Sonoran Desert Security User Group which you were a member of, will always remember you as a friendly, open, and knowledgeable person in the world of Information Technology. You will be missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your sister Shirley, and your entire family. You are Special and always will be in our hearts.
Leo J. Hauguel
Glendale, AZ
November 15, 2009
Wayne...we met in 1989 in Scottsdale when you tried to pick up my wife...then discovered we both lived in Salem, MA .... both from Chicago...and both crazed Bear fans. Paths continued to cross when we became involved with Malee's Thai Bistro, you as an investor. We shared business contacts and numerous laughs over the last 20 years. You were truly one of a kind, Wayne-o...and will be missed.
Terry Dalton / Scottsadale, AZ
November 15, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to my cousin Shirley and her husband Al. As the senior cousin on the Nelson side, I believe this is the first for us. My sister Diane gave me Pauls phone number and that is how I ended up on this site. We had a good talk and am happy to hear and see that Wayne was so well liked. Age and distance has kept us apart. Our prayers are with you and the whole family.
Everett and Shirley Nelson - Libby, Montana
PAUL NELSON
November 13, 2009
MY FAVORITE COUSIN WAYNE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.I KNOW HE IS SITTING WITH THE GREAT #34
DISCUSSING DA BEARS LIKE ONLY WAYNE COULD.
SHIRLEY AND AL, ALL OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,MARC AND LISA AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
THE NELSON FAMILY
PAUL,SHIRLEY,AMY AND ERIC
Ashely Stange
November 13, 2009
Wayno, I can not tell you how much we miss you and how sad we are with you moving on. You were a wonderful person, friend mentor and high enerygy. Words just can not describe how you will be missed. We will always remember you and love you. Ashley, Johnny, Lilly and Michaela Stange
"Fast Eddie" Goguen
November 13, 2009
My friend and mentor. I'll miss those Monday morning calls when we talked about the weekend games. I'll miss your daily emails that made me laugh during the most trying times. I'll miss you but will never forget you.
Keep the networking going Wayno. I'll be waiting for your call.
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
George McQuilken
November 13, 2009
Wayne’s sister Shirley requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation. Her page on their site is at http://tinyurl.com/yjgx7bm
Mike "Stogie" Schuerman
November 13, 2009
Mentor, colleague, friend. I will never forget you "big guy"! My sincerest condolences to Wayno's family.
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