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Walter Nelson

1938 - 08/27/2025

BORN

1938

DIED

08/27/2025

FUNERAL HOME

Garden City Funeral Home - Missoula

1705 West Broadway

Missoula, Montana

UPCOMING SERVICE

Service

Sep. 5, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

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Walter Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Walter

June 23, 1938 - August 27, 2025

Walter Parks Nelson, 87, of Missoula, Mont., passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home. Please visit www.gardencityfh.com for a full obituary and service information.

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Published by Billings Gazette on Aug. 30, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Walter Nelson

Sep

5

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

420 W Pine St, Missoula, MT 59802

Sep

5

Service

12:00 p.m.

Reidy Hall-St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

420 W Pine St, Missoula, MT 59802

Funeral services provided by:

Garden City Funeral Home - Missoula

1705 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59808

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