Nelson, David George passed away peacefully on November 9, 2009 at his home in Queenstown at the age of 66 years.
David was born February 26, 1944 in Bassano, Alberta to Palmer and Alma Nelson. He was raised on the farm near Queenstown and received his schooling in Queenstown and Milo. David attended Calgary Technical Institute where he took a course in Agricultural Mechanics. Upon completion, he returned home to farm with his Dad and older brother Ken. David and Ken has a great partnership with their mixed farming operation of cattle and grain. On February 28, 1964 David married Julie Williams of Arrowwood. They then built a home on the farm where he resided until his passing.
The love of his life was his family. David made it known to each and everyone of us, in his own special way, how much we meant to him. He always thought it was important for us to spend time together as a family. Friends – David had many of them and often reminisced about all the good times. In his younger years he enjoyed playing hockey. David also enjoyed curling, golf and horseshoes. He loved a card or crib game and was known to win more than his share. David spent many hours building and improving the family cabin at Hidden Valley over the years. The door was always open to family and friends. David celebrated his 65th birthday in Las Vegas with his wife and daughters. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary by taking their entire family to Hautulco, Mexico.
Beloved husband of Julie of Milo, loving father of three daughters Twyla (Gord) Thompson of Arrowwood, Shelly (Darcy) Berg of Chestermere, Kim (Scott) Howe of Champion, nine grandchildren Justin, Cassie and Braden Thompson, Carson and Colby Berg, Brett Kyle, Ashley and Megan Howe, two sisters Julia (Jim) Brown of Nanton, Joan Nelson of High River, brother Chris (Deanna) of Arrowwood, sister-in-law Charlotte Nelson of Milo and numerous nieces and nephews.
David was predeceased by his parents Pal and Alma Nelson, two infant children Bradley and Nicole, two sisters and their husbands June (Eugene) Bushell, Sheila (Jack) Long, brother Ken, one niece Monique Brown, one nephew Alvin Nelson.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Milo Community Hall with family friend Kevin Umscheid officiating.
Honorary bearers were Alvin and Helen Shield, Ed and Marilyn Posein, Jack Sutherland, Ward Williard, Steve Hermann and Dale Cote.
Casket bearers were Gord Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cassie Thompson, Braden Thomson, Darcy Berg and Scott Howe.
Interment Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Milo, Alberta.
If friends desire tributes in David’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavit, 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary T2N 1Z6 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Julie, and to your family, on this sudden and tragic event in your lives. At this time of grief when there are no reasons ‘why’
we pray that in your sorrow you