Sheila Terese Nelson

Sheila Terese Nelson of Independence, Oregon moved on to the great garden in the sky to join loved ones who have gone before.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Charlotte Curran; daughter Tamara Nelson; grandson, Michael Nelson-Cedillo and long-time companion, Joseph Quinn. She is survived by her daughter Pamela (Nelson) Young, son Randall Nelson, grandchildren Danielle and James Young and great-grandchildren Jax Nelson-Cedillo, Pheobe Winborn and Frank Winborn IV.

Born in New York, Sheila spent most of her youth in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her family relocated to Salem, Oregon in 1956 where she attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, later attending WOU and OSU. Sheila retired after 27 wonderful years as an instructional assistant from the Central School District in 2001 – and reveled in her retirement.

Sheila loved her family and friends, gardening and traveling the world via the internet. Sheila had a personal relationship with God and often said "I believe in angels." Sheila was the matriarch of our family, deeply loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Private interment – Family to hold a Celebration of Life in Independence, Oregon at a date later to be determined.

Donations can be made to the Ella Curran Food Bank of Independence, Oregon. Checks can be mailed to: Ella Curran Food Bank, PO Box 547, Independence, OR 97351-0547. Donate online at:
http://www.ellacurranfoodbank.org/volunteer-contact