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MEL NELSON
Born: Jan 04, 1935
Date of Passing: Dec 18, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMEL NELSON January 4, 1935 - December 18, 2005 It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Mel Nelson at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his wife Jeanette of 49 years; daughter Elisa (Ken) Maughan; sons, Trevor (Liz) and Vernon (Doris); grandchildren, Kate, Graham, Jenna and Reid; brother Alan (Clarice) and family; sister Susan (Doug) Magnusson; Edith Beckwith and Charlie Beckwith. Mel worked at MTS for 38 years until his retirement in 1991. He was a talented artist and won many awards and accolades through the years. He could build or fix just about anything, and worked on many projects with his kids. Mel's life will be celebrated at a memorial reception at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 23 at Bardal Funeral Chapel, 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2005