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Lloyd Nelson Obituary

Lloyd Kenneth Nelson 73, returned home to his creator July 5, 2004 at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto. Beloved husband of Maria Fe Nelson. Father of Maren & Loren Nelson, Karin Detrick, wife of Jim Detrick, Jorunn Nelson, the late Mark Nelson, and Kristin Mahoney, wife of David Mahoney. Grandfather of Gavin, Freedom, Jason and Damon Mahoney, Angela Nelson, Emily and Hillary Detrick, Myles Maggetti. Great-grandfather of Brendan Fedor and Tanner Mahoney. From a large family of 13 siblings, Lloyd is also survived by his sister Edna Carr of Bellingham, Washington. Lloyd had many strengths including his infinite positive energy, strive for higher consciousness and strong work ethic. His love for his family was great. His gift of educating others touched all whose path he crossed. He will be dearly missed and remembered as a man who saw everyone as an equal and served others with great pride. Friends are welcome to join the family in a celebration of Lloyd's life Sat. Aug. 7th at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Jim and Karin Detrick, 18558 Ravenswood Dr. in Saratoga.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jul. 10, 2004.

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