Deanna Alvira Nelson, the youngest of 10, was born on April 14, 1937, to Emanuel and Viola Rushfeldt of Vulcan. Deanna passed peacefully on July 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Deanna attended the Red Cross School north of Vulcan through to grade 5, then took grades 6 – 11 at Vulcan. Deanna married Christian (Chris) Nelson of Queenstown on April 24, 1954. Together, over 69 years they raised 5 sons and 2 daughters, Garry, Rod, Ward, Alvin, Cathy, Gord, and Christa.
Besides her beloved husband Chris, Deanna is survived by her children – Garry (Bernardine), Rod (Sue), Ward, Cathy, Gord (Kelly), and Christa (Tim), 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, Yvonne (Kevin) Umscheid, brother in law Allen Martin, sisters-in-law Joan Nelson, Julie Nelson, Charlotte Nelson and Gladys Rushfeldt, and numerous nieces and nephews who all loved her dearly.
A Come and Go Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 9th, 2023 from 2 pm to 5 pm, with program at 3:00pm, at the Milo Community Hall, Milo, Alberta. Rev. Chris Wall officiating.
Tributes in Deanna’s memory can be made to Wellspring Alberta Cancer Support, https://wellspringalberta.ca/ (donations@wellspringalberta.ca) or charity of your choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca. (We Remember).
My deepest condolences to Chris and all of your family and friends for the loss of Deanna. My heart is with you at this sad time.
Through all this sadness and grief she will always be remembered as a wonderful person to all that met her.
Our condolences are with you during this hard time.
Glad she’s not suffering anymore.
Love and hugs to you all!
Sherry and Joyce
My condolences to all the Nelson Family, on the passing of your dear loved one. She was always so gracious and giving…a wonderful woman with a life well lived.
I hope you can all find peace like she did.
Sincerely,
Ron Deitz
Thinking of the Nelson family with the loss of this Wonderful Lady. I admired her strength, courage, and wisdom. Your Mom was a true care-giver….always putting others before her. Rest In Peace Deanna. Love Judy & Brad.
My sincere sympathy goes out to Chris and all of Deanna’s family on her recent passing! She was truly a special lady, and for many, many years a cherished member of the Milo Community and of our own Lutheran Faith family. She will long be remembered with love, respect, and appreciation by all who knew her!
Heaven has added an Angel. My heartfelt sympathies to the Nelson family, and close friends of Deanna. May time heal the sadness that you feel, and may you know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. God bless you and your family and may He watch over you during this most difficult time.