Samuel Tucker Nelson

November 30, 2012

We are saddened by the sudden passing of Tucker Nelson on November 30, 2012 at the age of 61 years. He was born in Red Deer, Alberta. Tucker was predeceased by his wife Sandra Lynn (Sandy) Nelson in March 2009. He is survived by his parents, Sam and Joan Nelson; daughters: Angela and Yolanta Nelson; step-daughters: Naomi Klein (Robert), Leigh Ireland (Patrick); step-son Peter Germscheid (Michelle) and step grandchildren: Olivia and Liam Ireland. Tucker lived his life to the fullest despite the challenges of living with a spinal cord injury for most of his adult years. He will be missed by his family and his many friends from all walks of his life.

A gathering for friends and family to celebrate Tucker’s life will be held between 4:00 and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at #104 – 20655 – 88 Ave., Langley. He will be laid to rest with his wife Sandy in Caroline, Alberta in the spring of 2013. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Tucker’s name to the Spinal Cord Society based out of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA for spinal cord research.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.

Messages of Condolence

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your son, father and/or grandfather. Tucker's tremendous compassion, many strengths and endless wit was an inspiration to us all, and he will certainly be missed, leaving a void not replaceable by anyone. Tucker was an entrepreneur, a survivor, and an eternal optimist, but more than anything, a very special and long-time friend. We regret not being able to attend his Celebration of Life, but the early onset of winter will just not allow travel at this time. Our fondest regards, Cal and Barbara Bettcher, Edmonton, Alberta.

- CAL & BARBARA BETTCHER

Tucker, you had become a big part of my life in recent years and I'm going to miss our time together. It's hard to say good-bye to my friend, but here's hoping you have better travels in your new life. Happy Trails, buddy.

- John L. Lukes

My deepest condolences to the family of my friend Tucker. I knew him for only a short time but he made a deep impression on me as being such a brave, kind and loving man who lived his life with incredible zest in spite of the daily challenges he faced. He is at peace now and no longer suffering and I am happy for him because of that. I will never forget you, Tucker!

- Caroline Toma

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