Theron R. Nelson

Susan, Alex and Eric,



I just learned of Theron's passing and wanted to send my condolences.



I'm sure you boys don't remember me but my sister, Mary, and I babysat you when you were little. It was very evident from the time I met your parents that they loved you two very much.



Susan, I remember you and Theron as being such nice, kind and thoughtful people. I admired both of you.



Mary and my thoughts are with you all.



Cara Kinghorn

I was saddened to hear of Theron's passing. When I worked at the UND Traffic Division Theron served on the Parking Appeals Committee for several years (many of them voluntarily). He helped make the work we had to do fun. Marsha Nelson was also a member and the 3 of us "Nelson's" made it a point to sit on the same side of the table to review appeals. It was called "the full Nelson" when we happened to cast the same vote.



In particular there are 3 things I enjoyed and admired about Theron: 1) his dry sense of humor as well as sense of fun; 2) His lack of arrogance... the fact that he was a PhD and Chair did not preclude him from serving voluntarily on a committee that many in his position would have thought beneath them... his goal was to make a difference in changing policy and have fun doing it; 3) His commitment to his family... We exchanged stories about our children and families often, and it was clear that Susan wassn't just his wife, but also his best friend and partner in life.



Although Theron left this earth way too early, he left a lasting imprint. Most of the time I don't believe in coincidence... this is one of those times... I'm grateful for the imprint Theron made in my life and shall always remember him fondly.



To Susan, Erik and Alex ~ thank you for sharing Theron with us. Please know that I will be thinking of you as you grieve his passing and take solace in the wonderful years you shared, albeit too short. Take good care of yourselves...

Sue and I were very sad to learn of Theron's passing. We enjoyed the opportunity to know and work with him. He was one of the genuine nice guys and will be greatly missed.

Susan, Erik, and Alex - You will remain in the prayers of many. May God's constant unconditional love bring you comfort, hope, and peace during this difficult time. Theron was an incredibly loving and sensitive brother, and it has been encouraging to hear that many people were touched by the same traits I've witnessed my entire life. I am eternally grateful God brought you three into his life. No matter how great his professional accomplishments may be, they brought him no greater pride, joy, or encouragement than what he was blessed to enjoy being your husband and father.

Susan, Theron's servant leadership style will be greatly missed by those of us lucky enough to have crossed his path. He was an extremely kind and gentle person. Although I was only fortunate enough to work closely with him for a few years, he seemed to always wisely and diplomatically solve the problems that came his way. He will be greatly missed but I promise to work hard to make sure that his spirit of hard work and dedication lives on within the ARES organization.

Susan and Family,



By chance today, I saw the announcement of Theron's passing. I always enjoyed my association with each of you while at UND and am deeply saddened to hear this news. My sincere sympathy to you, Susan, and the boys.

May God always comfort the family of Dr. Theron Nelson. His colleagues in the real estate community will mourn his passing but forever remember his good works and his good name.

My sympathies to Susan and Theron's family. My sympathies to Susan. Theron's contribution to the development of the Finance Department at UND is historic. May his accomplishments, all the people he influenced and helped provide consolation in this time of loss.

Dear Susan, Adrienne and I are so sad to learn of Theron’s death. We pray that God is with you in your mourning and sadness. I will miss him very much. He was so important to ARES, always giving of himself to help others. He was honest, generous and patient, someone who could always be relied on to do more than he promised.



In love, Don & Adrienne Jud

We will miss Theron's quiet dignity, steadfast integrity, professionalism and leadership within ARES and our hearts and sympathies go out to Susan and the family during this difficult time. Theron's impact on the real estate world will continue on and on.

We will all miss you, Theron. Our prayers are with the family.

We are very sorrowed to learn of Theron's untimely death. It was a great pleasure to get to know him and to work with him on school and community issues. A very bright,lively, and compassionate person, he will be truly missed.