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William E. Nelson

1946 - 2016

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

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Colonial Chapels - Vallejo

1000 Redwood Street

Vallejo, California

William Nelson Obituary

Aug. 10, 1946 Oct. 9, 2016

Bill, age 70, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, at home after a long illness. He was a native of Vallejo and a Vietnam Veteran.

Bill is survived by his wife, Marcia; daughters, Jayne (Steve) Phillips and Leah (Jordan) Robinson; stepson, Greg (Jeni) Buehrer; and brothers, John and Richard Nelson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Austin, Ethan, Audrey, Elle, Caitlyn and Cameron; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marcia would like to express her thanks to Kaiser Hospital-Vallejo, and all the wonderful people at Kindred at Home Hospice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Chapels. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Published by Times Herald Online on Oct. 18, 2016.

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