John Dorr Nelson

March 31, 2012

John (Jack) D. Nelson, formerly a resident of the Colonel Belcher, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre on March 31, 2012. Jack was born on March 28, 1928 in Matheson, Ontario. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1950 – 1953 and during that time, served in the Korean War. Since then, Jack has been an active member of the Legion. He moved to Alberta in 1976 and worked at Shell Canada (Jumping Pound Plant) as a Power Engineer until his retirement in 1990. Jack is predeceased by his parents, George and Mabel Nelson; brothers, Bill, Gerry and Allan; and nephew George Nelson. Jack is survived by his wife Shirley; sister Peggy Ann (Shep); daughters, Charlene (Scott) Williams, Marilyn (John) Van Middelkoop, Nancy Harper (Les Flemmer); and sons, Larry (Cheryl) Harper and Tim (Stacy) Harper; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Cremona Royal Canadian Legion 130 – 2nd St. W., Cremona AB on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack may be made to local Legions.

Messages of condolence may be left for the family.

Messages of Condolence

Dear Aunt Shirley and Family We were sadden to hear about Uncle Jack's passing. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. Uncle Jack is in a better place now, with Dad, Uncle Gerry and Uncle Allan. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you during this very sad time.

- Sherryl Arcand

You don't know me but my husband, Jim Finney, who passed away in November, was in Strathcona with John at the Belcher. Since I was there almost every day, got to chat with him and saw his struggles as well. They were both music lovers and at all the sing-a-longs was amazed that John, with his beautiful voice, always knew the words. It is comforting to know that they are finally at peace.

- Heather Finney

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