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Jane Nelson Obituary

Jane Frances Nelson 1932 - 2008 Jane Frances Ann Fernekees Nelson passed away March 15, 2008 at the age of 75, after a brief illness. Jane was born May 25, 1932 in Lynn, MA. Jane is preceded in death by two children, Baby Boy Nelson and Lori Jane Nelson; survived by her living children, Vicky Nelson, Dawn Layton and Kenneth Nelson, Jr.; brothers, John and William Fernekees; and sisters, Helen Gallagher, Carol Dei nes and Mary Morris; also, grandchildren, Kenneth III, Cory, Sophia, Maxwell, Brandon, Beau, Lee and Crystal. Jane was preceded in death by her husband of over 38 years, Kenneth A. Nelson. They spent over 20 years in the Air Force where they traveled to many foreign countries. Jane married Kenneth in 1952 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Jane was an active member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, Post 496 located in Long Beach, CA. Jane invested her heart and soul into her family to which she provided love, s upport and guidance. Jane loved her church, St. Cornelius Catholic Church, in which she was an active member and held a strong conviction in her service to God. During her last days, she was comforted by her children, who attended with loving care to her needs. Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Jane will be missed by all. She was our inspiration and our shepherd. Jane was entrusted to Forest Lawn Mortuary of Cypress for funeral arrangements. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn in t he Church of our Fathers at 5pm, Friday, March 28th with a Rosary Service at 7pm. There will be a Memorial Mass held on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 5500 E. Wardlow, Long Beach, CA. with graveside service immediately following at Forest Lawn, 4471 Lincoln Ave, Cypress, CA. All who care to attend are invited to this service. May God bless and care for you. We love you, Mom.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Mar. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jane Nelson

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6 Entries

Danielle Fernekees

September 14, 2009

Dearest Dawn, Vicky, and Kenny,
I just found Auntie Jane's guest book, while looking for a way to contact you. Today is Sept 14th 2009 and it is bittersweet that I found it, because Auntie Helen passed away this morning. I wish I was able to be there for you, I love your mom so much and I think about her all the time. I miss you guys so very much I wish we had grown up closer to each other geographically, but the times we did get to spend together I treasure with all my heart.
With all my love and prayers,

Chris DiDio

May 12, 2009

Dawn, Vicky and Kenny
I am sorry for responding so late to this. I just found out about your moms passing. I loved your mom. I remember spending many an evening at your house just hanging out with your parents. I was always treated like one of the family. She will be missed.
My heart goes out to you all.

Vicky Nelson

April 28, 2008

It is so fitting to see these 3 entries in mom's guestbook. Uncle Bob and Aunt Jeannette were one of the reasons my parents took trips home to Mass. Dad loved his brother, Bob - and mom found true friendship in Aunt Jeannette. My aunt and uncle always welcomed us with open arms. I will always remember the house on Buffum St. with fondness - and great times spent with my 3 cousins. I love you all. Vicky

Marjorie Nelson

April 8, 2008

My earliest memories of my Aunt Jane were that she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen! When Jane and Red came to Mass. to visit, they always stayed with mom and dad (Bob and Jeannette). Dad and Red would stay up till 11:00 or so, but Mom and Jane would be up until 3:00 or 4:00 am talking , whispering, laughing, and enjoying each other's company. There was never enough time for everything they had to talk about. I was always so glad that they had each other!
I'm thinking of you all now with love, and hoping that you're finding consolation in each other.
All four of them are together now, and they're having a grand old time!!!
xxxooo

Ginny Gordon

April 2, 2008

I have many fond memories of Aunt Jane, but the thing that I think means the most to me is that I know she was a great friend to my Mom, her sister-in-law, Jeannette. I'm sure they are together now in heaven cooking up something! Surely they are looking down on their families with pride and love.

Hold on to the memories.

Love,

Ginny (and Jim)

Kathleen (NELSON) Raby

March 30, 2008

We remember Jane with love, affection and fond memories. She was my Aunt, a beautiful woman who was fun-loving, funny and wise.
Mom and Jane were more than sisters-in-law -- they were friends. My heart goes out to my cousins Vicky, Dawn and Kenny for their loss. Believe me, not a day will pass when you don't think of her and miss her, but you will smile often at the wonderful memories she has left in your hearts and minds. With sympathy in your loss and love for you all, Kathy

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