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Michael Nelson Obituary
In March 1994 he married Jennifer Mershon and together they had two children; son: Thomas in 1997 and four years later in 2001; their daughter: Jillian. He worked in the wine industry for over 20 years, staying with the same company as they merged several times to what ultimately became Columbia distributing.
He married Amy Hobbs on October 1, 2020. They moved to Galveston, Texas in 2022.
Mike is Survived by his children: Thomas and Jillian Nelson; wife: Amy Hobbs; mother: Victoria Lind- Steere; father: Randall Nelson; and multiple cousins, aunts and uncles.
An open house reception will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024, 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM in the Hawthorne Reception Room.
Please share your thoughts of Mike and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, 1825 E College Way, Mount Vernon.
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Ali and Peter Nelsen
May 30, 2024
Mike, Some of my favorite memories together are the yearly family camping weekends. Our very first one was when Thomas was just a newborn baby! SO many laughs, good food, games, tossing the “answer the question” beach ball around the campfire
I’ll always hold those good times with you and the family in my heart ❤
Ali and Peter Nelsen
So true. We have so many warm memories of good times together. It´s hard to realize that you are gone. But we choose to remember the love Lin and Bruce
Linda and Bruce Bernard
May 29, 2024
So true. We have so many warm memories of good times together. It’s hard to realize that you are gone. But we choose to remember the love ❤ Lin and Bruce
Jan Olson
May 29, 2024
Oh the memories Mikie ❤❤Oh how we loved you and the years of raising Thomas and Jillian . They are Such gifts to our family and especially Papa and I.
We will cherish those good times forever, you were a great dad, soccer coach , grilling master and so many more qualities. So many laughs and good times. Gone way too soon but we will forever have the good memories and there were many! RIP Mikie those will last a life time
2024
Marc Kirkpatrick
May 17, 2024
Marc Kirkpatrick
May 16, 2024
I think about Mike "Pep" Nelson every day. Such a wonderful heart that was always excited and encouraging of others success. I miss sharing stories with him and making new ones. I can still hear his giggle after he sees my reaction to something he says or did. One-of-a-kind sense of humor. He leaves us all with great memories and most of all, 2 wonderful kids Thomas and Jillian!
I will always be there for them Mike. I'm so happy that our paths crossed 34 years ago where we became roommates during college, soccer teammates & champions, wedding party, kids, and many ups and downs through life. You left too soon, but your memory will be with me forever. Love and miss you Pep.
Lindy Johnson
May 15, 2024
Mike we had lot of fun together when the kids were growing up, you had quiet the skills in the kitchen. Your sense of humor was memorable, rest in peace
Jennifer Nelson- Logsdon
May 15, 2024
Mike was a wonderful man who I started my life with at age 20. It was a wonderful 25 years we spent together & this memorial will only be able to touch a small amount of all the great things he did in his life & the people he touched. Jenny. First wife & mother of his amazing kids
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