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1940
DIED
2014
Lance Nelson Obituary
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Laura Ballard
May 19, 2021
I always admired Lance's devotion to Linda.
July 24, 2014
Linda Rae Nelson
July 24, 2014
Your family misses you so very much. It's so painful without you. I love you.
Linda Nelson
June 17, 2014
My wonderful husband, Lance. You were my love, my partner, companion and best friend. I will always miss your touch, and will love you forever... Linda
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Steve & Gail Bartlett
June 14, 2014
To Linda and the family ... We will always have wonderful memories of our times with Lance. Our occasional get togethers for dinner with Linda and Lance were always too short ... so many stories to share and so little time to tell them.
You are all in our daily thoughts and prayers. Lance will be in our hearts forever. Know that he is looking over you and loves each and every one of you now and forever.
June 13, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten.
His ancestors, the Lee family, migrated out of Norway setting up roots in Ballard, from which came Lance, inheriting a great love for life. A dependable provider and father to many. His descendants live on to keep America beautiful and joyful in the Lord.
Laura Ballard
June 11, 2014
Linda, my heart goes out to you and your family. I hope you know all of us at Birthday Club will be there anytime you need us. Please let me know if I can help in anyway.
June 10, 2014
There was no one in world like our "Lanny" as my sister's and I called him when we were very young. We had very precious times together. Just to be with him was such a joy and I remember how he, Connie, and I screamed and cried when they wouldn't stop the "Bullet" we were in at Playland ...and going for blocks and blocks laughing and having fun helping him do his paper route. Also our teen years together and how he added so much spirit and joy to our lives. I'm so glad I got to see and talk with him at the reunion four years ago. What a blessing he was.
My deep sympathies to all. Linda Smith Woolman
June 10, 2014
June 10, 2014
Papa and Alyssa
June 10, 2014
Alyssa, Tiffany and Ashley with their Papa
Angie Armstrong
June 10, 2014
Dad,
I miss you so very much... You were such an amazing father and Papa!
I just can't believe you are gone...it's unbelievable! We had so many more memories to make with the girls. We're just blessed to have been so close to you and mom these last few years. I love you so very much!
Love Always,
Janet Anderson
June 9, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Linda. I know how your heart is breaking for your loss. You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
June 8, 2014
I miss you so much daddy
Sally Neumeyer
June 2, 2014
What a grand cousin we have lost, but only temporarily. Love to Linda and all the family. Sally & Jan
Angie Armstrong
May 28, 2014
Papa kissing Alyssa May 2012
Angie Armstrong
May 28, 2014
Papa with Ashley, Tiffany and Alyssa May 2012
Angie Armstrong
May 28, 2014
Angie Armstrong
May 28, 2014
April 2012
Angie Armstrong
May 28, 2014
Angie Armstrong
May 28, 2014
Mom and Dad August 2011
Angie Armstrong
May 28, 2014
Mike Shannon
May 27, 2014
I was sorry to hear of Lances passing. I knew him the last few years and will miss him.
Lance and Linda 2010
Janet Buntting
May 26, 2014
Love you and will miss you dearly. You and Linda were always the light and sunshine at family gatherings. May God rest your soul.
Crystal Comer
May 25, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand the pain of losing him. He will be missed but memories will keep him with you forever!
Paul and Wendy Wagener
May 25, 2014
He will truly be missed by many. But he will never be gone, as we all have wonderful memories to last us a lifetime.
May 25, 2014
I always liked Lance, and was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. His family lived across the street from mine until I-5 took our house in 1958.
Lance babysat for my brother and me, and I always had a bit of a crush on him, but as and 8-year-old, I was too awestuck by this handsame teenager to say much to him. That changed some years later, when Lance remodeled the playhouse in our backyard, turning it into an office for my brother.
I believe the last time I talked to Lance was at Laura's baby shower (for Bryce), and he hadn't lost that Nelson charm -- warm, friendly and not a afraid to poke fun at himself. I'm sure that helped him in his career, where he met a lot of interesting people, including the sculptor who designed the fountains near the 520 bridge.
Lance was fortunate to have a large, loving family, and my condolences go out to all of them.
-- Pat Moir
Kris Heidecker
May 25, 2014
I will remember Lance as a gentle giant with a huge heart! He always had a big smile and a kind word every time I saw him. He will be missed so much!
Linda, I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. May God give you comfort and hold you close always!
Beth Fisk
May 25, 2014
I never met this man but I know his daughter Angie Armstrong and my thoughts and prayer are with you and the family
Angie Armstrong
May 25, 2014
Dad,
I always took your love for granted...I realize now how lucky I was! You were the best and I thank God for all the beautiful memories I'll cherish forever!
You were the most caring, doting Papa the girls could've asked for... They're blessed to have had spent so much time with you.
I'll love and miss you forever!
Love Always,
Kathy & Ryan Brookhart
May 25, 2014
You were always so kind a more generous man would be hard to find, Happy to please and never wanting to offend, our loving brother-in-law and a faithful friend.
We ALL love and miss you so very much!!!
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