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Paul Nelson Obituary

NELSON, Paul W. Paul W. Nelson passed away on 2/11/2015. Born to Warren and Jean on 4/13/1952 in Richmond Ca. Survived by his best friend and wife of 23 years Christina Nelson. We were all blessed to have had him in our lives. He loved our children as if they were his own, with the blessings of their father and hisbest friend Bruce Sleeper, we also shared 8 beautiful grandchildren. Sierra, Carisma, Hailee, Aliyah, Tyler, Tacoma, Gillian and Jessie. No matter how sick he was, he lit up at the sight of them. Paul also has 3 brothers, Jeff & his wife Debbie, Curtis and Jim. He always had stories to tell of all of them (none of them repeating), never boring. He would talk for hours. Paul loved to fish and camp. I think his favorite vacation was at Pismo Beach, with all the kids for a week, which will be his final place of rest. A private memorial will be on 03/14/2015 @ 1:00 p.m.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Feb. 25, 2015.

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Theresa Schnaars

February 11, 2016

Even with a year having passed your absence is as strong as ever. Miss you Mr. Paul.

February 3, 2016

It's almost a year, and it feels like yesterday I am missing you so much I am having a real hard time dealing without you. I am so sorry I couldn't make your last days more comfortable and I pray you went in peace. I had us both baptism in the hospital cause you so deserve to go to hevan, I love you...

terri Pridham

March 6, 2015

Dear Jeff & Debbie

So very sorry to hear about Paul, may he rest in blessed peace.

March 6, 2015

Dear Jeff & Debbie,
So sorry to hear about Paul, may he rest in blessed peace.

christina Nelson

March 4, 2015

I miss you.

steven golba

March 1, 2015

Thank you paul for being the best neighbor / friend, you will be missed, that's for sure. May you R.I.P. for eternity.

Bruce Sleeper

February 26, 2015

Paul you were a helluva great guy. You will be missed. Thank you for being there for all the kids. I will "sing your song" to all who will listen. Rest in Peace my friend!

Theresa Schnaars

February 25, 2015

My dear neighbor Paul. First of all I can't believe your no longer right next door.I shall miss your smile your kindness your love of friends.We lived next to each other for so long and our fun and friendship go way back. You will surely be missed. I can think of so many memories I have of your family and mine,from camping to working to enjoying each others company.Thank-you for sharing good times with my family and myself.You and my dad can share stories now. Love ya.

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