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Kenneth Nelson Obituary
August 3, 1941 - August 8, 2023
Lincoln - Kenneth Roy Nelson, 82, passed away on August 8, 2023. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Tara. He was the proud father of two sons, David and Steven, and three daughters, Stacy, Tania and Morgan. He enjoyed creating beautiful smiles as an orthodontist for his patients in Santa Maria for over 30 years. He also left his mark on Santa Maria with the addition of the Orion and Santa Maria Medical Dental Arts Buildings. He enjoyed connecting with the Santa Maria Community through Rotary, the Santa Maria Symphony and church. A memorial service will be held August 26, 2023 at 11:00 am at Granite Springs Church, 1170 E. Joiner Pkwy, Lincoln, CA, RSVP 805-709-0334 reception to follow.
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Grace Verduzco
August 26, 2023
Ken Nelson hired me knowing nothing about dentistry, but saw potential. I will always be grateful for giving me that start. He'll be missed
Donna Randolph
August 25, 2023
Dr Nelson was such a great man. He will certainly be missed. He taught me so much about business and doing the right thing. The love he had for his family was incredible. Our entire family have our smiles because of him. My mother, husband, kids, and myself. We will keep smiling and keep Dr. Nelson, Tara and entire family in our hearts.
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