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BORN
1933
DIED
2024
Mary Nelson Obituary
She is survived by her children, Pat (Neil) Jolin, David (Kim) Nelson, and Steven (Christine) Nelson; grandchildren, Michelle (Roberto) Youngquist, Amy (Brandon) Lonac, Lisa (Kevin) Coghill, Christy (Larry) Hanson, Dan (Shawna) Houser, Tim (Megan) Jolin, Marilee (Miguel) Jolin, Tyler (Aliza) Nelson, Brett (Taylor) Nelson, Eli (April) Nelson, Isaac (Alex) Nelson; 20 great-grand-children; and two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Cliff; her parents and brother, Jack Ensign; and her daughter Karen Tendering.
Mary lived a life of loving kindness and was beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Whether at her home on Grandview Road, in the RV with Cliff in Yuma, AZ, or at her apartment in Olympic Place, Mary offered laughter, warmth, and chocolate chip cookies to everyone she encountered. Mary's legacy of love lives on in her family. She will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m. at the Grandview Community Center, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marguerite Nelson
December 10, 2024
Mary was a mom to me her and Clifford even included me in t he family for 34 years
They were family!
Sandy
May 16, 2024
Mary was like a mom to me in so many ways. Our talks on the phone always brightened both our days. I will miss those precious moments. Thank you for sharing her in such a beautiful way..
My love and hugs go out to her family members, Know that I will continue to hold each of you close to my heart.
With love, Sandy
Linda M Queen
May 16, 2024
To the Nelson family,
Especially Dave and Kim. May good memories help sustain you at a difficult time and grace comfort you .
Love, Ron and Linda Queen
Toni (Speed) Forsman
May 14, 2024
Mary's Family,
It was such a blessing to be able to visit Mary at Olympic Place. We could talk and talk and talk and also laugh about so many things. The Bethel Chapel Church was a happy topic plus all the neighbors who lived in that area when I was only 11. Dad, Mom, Karen, Dallas and I lived up the road above the church in my grandpa Speed's front yard. We brought our trailer from Idaho to settle in Arlington. I have the greatest memories of everyone I knew from Grandview. Always remembering, the best bus driver with a very long ride home, along with the liveliest of friends to share it with.
I am so thankful that I got a chance to share many memories with Mary. She always had such interesting family stories - making it hard to leave her and Daisy.
I am thankful for her - she was full of grace, kindness and love. I will miss all those things about her and so much more.
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