Allen Nelson

Allen Nelson
AMERICAN FALLS - Allen Ivan Nelson, 65, of American Falls, passed away on Dec 13th, 2007, quietly in his sleep in the comfort of his home. 
He was born in American Falls, Idaho on April 8h, 1942. He is the son of Ivan (Doc) Nelson and Norma Jensen. He graduated from Aberdeen High School and then joined the Air Force in November 1960 and became a veternarian technician. He retired as master seargent after 20 years of dedicated service. 
      He married the love of his life, Patricia L Torman, Dec 10, 1964, in Ogden, Utah while stationed at Hill Air Force Base. After retiring from the Air Force they settled in American Falls, Idaho.He was a trusted and valuable employee at J.K. Merrill and Sons for the last 20 years. 
      Allen was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and camping with his three sons and grandchildren. He also enjoyed rodeos and cooking up a meal for anyone and everyone that came over or stopped by. He was best known for cooking the best sourdough pancakes and scones this side of the Mississippi. He was a wonderful supporter of his grandchildren and attended all of the sporting events that he could. He was quite a jokester and was never without a new joke to share. He never met a stranger because he made friends everywhere he went and had a heart the size of a giant. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
      Allen is survived by his wife Pat, three sons Shane (Kimber) Nelson, of Pocatello, Neil Nelson (Laurie Henley), of Pocatello, Kirk (Sheilah) Nelson, of American Falls, two sisters Norma Jean (Dan) Neu, of Am. Falls and Loretta (Charlie) Constantinidis, of Boise, four grandchildren Deserai Stormi, Challis, Kaden, and Grant Nelson and two step-grandchildren, Kolby and Alexis Gines. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Walter Horsch, grandparents, and two brothers Donald (Butch) and Harvey Nelson.
      Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 650 Pocatello Ave, in American Falls. Interment will follow at the Fallsview Cemetery in American Falls with military honors by the American Legion, Roland Evans Post #3.
      The visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davis-Rose Mortuary, 170 Idaho St., in American Falls and Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.