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Donald Nesseth Obituary
Donald James Nesseth
Resident of San Jose
Died peacefully at home on November 4, 2010 in the company of loving friends and family. Donald was born March 18, 1922 in Church's Ferry, North Dakota. After serving his country and the U.S. Navy during World War II, he moved to San Jose where he retired from the American Can Company after 32 years of service. Donald is survived by his eldest brother Rollo, his loving daughter Melody and her husband Richie, and his beloved grandchildren Keith and Kelly. He was preceded in death by Jenny, his wife of 52 years, and his adored daughter, Sandra Howard.
Family and friends are invited to funeral services to be held Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 1:30pm at Chapel of Roses Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Live Oak Adult Day Services Cupertino, at 20920 McClellan Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014.
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Mel & Lynn Goos
November 10, 2010
Dear Richie, Mel, Keith & Kelly. There never was a man who loved so much and who WAS loved so much. I will always remember Don's contageous laugh and the beautiful smile he always greeted everyone with. Another mentor has passed onto a better life..imagine the homecoming there will be with everyone else we have all loved and missed! You ALL did such a wonderful job taking care of Don in his final years. Please feel good about that when you think of Don. He was a very lucky man to have all of you AND we are all lucky to have his memories in our lives.
Love to you all
Mel & Lynn
Lakeport, CA
Joe & Barbie Olivera
November 10, 2010
Dear Mel, Richie, Keith, and Kelly, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Don(G-Pa) was a great person and he will be missed very much. We know you have a lot of beautiful memories. Love, Joe and Barbie
November 9, 2010
Our thoughts are with you today and tomorrow and forever. Love from Rollo, Pam, Dick and Steve
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