1931
Melvin
2012
Melvin Nelson
August 31, 1931 — January 17, 2012
Melvin Burton Nelson, age 80 of Starbuck died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center in Glenwood, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held Monday, January 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck. Pastor Jackie Harvestine will be officiating. Burial will be at East Zion Lutheran Cemetery in the spring.
Melvin Burton Nelson, son of Walter and Bertha Louise Nelson, was born August 31, 1931 in Wyoming, Minnesota. He was one of seventeen children. The family remained in the Wyoming/Lindstrom area throughout Mel's childhood where he had his schooling. Mel was united in marriage to Audrey Evjen, on March 12, 1968. The couple resided in St. Paul, Minnesota, where Mel worked a variety of labor jobs. Mel's final position in his profession was a brick layer for Nelson Construction, where he worked with his brother until 1975 when he was injured. The couple lived in the cities until 1977, when they moved to Glenwood and lived on Scandinavian Lake. This is where Melvin truly found himself at peace. In 2006, Melvin and Audrey retired in Starbuck, Minnesota where Mel spent his last years.
Mel enjoyed gardening, was known as the "Hosta Champion" and also had a passion for growing apple trees. Mel and Audrey spent a lot of time traveling and vacationed to places such as Texas and Mesa, Arizona. Melvin also really enjoyed country western music and attended many cowboy shows. Christmas was his favorite holiday and he would take time to decorate the entire yard. Most of all, Melvin loved when his family would come and visit out at Lake Scandi. Melvin was a good companion to Audrey and a very loving grandfather.
Melvin died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center in Glenwood, Minnesota. He lived to reach the age of 80 years.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Audrey (Evjen) and her daughters, Terry Olson–Glassing and Wendy Tonn; grandchildren, Dean Olson, Stacey (John) King, Katie, Timothy and Mitchell Kell; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Bennett King. Mel is also survived by his former wife, Della Westberg and their six children, Debbie, Carol, Melvin Jr., Bradley, Sheila and Dawn; 12 grandchildren; 13 great–grandchildren; one brother, Robert Nelson; two sisters, Betty (Bill) Ryberg and JoAnn Thrasher and many nieces and nephews. Melvin is preceded in death by three step-sons, Brian, Daniel and Patrick Tonn; his parents and 13 brothers and sisters.
Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
Melvin Burton Nelson, son of Walter and Bertha Louise Nelson, was born August 31, 1931 in Wyoming, Minnesota. He was one of seventeen children. The family remained in the Wyoming/Lindstrom area throughout Mel's childhood where he had his schooling. Mel was united in marriage to Audrey Evjen, on March 12, 1968. The couple resided in St. Paul, Minnesota, where Mel worked a variety of labor jobs. Mel's final position in his profession was a brick layer for Nelson Construction, where he worked with his brother until 1975 when he was injured. The couple lived in the cities until 1977, when they moved to Glenwood and lived on Scandinavian Lake. This is where Melvin truly found himself at peace. In 2006, Melvin and Audrey retired in Starbuck, Minnesota where Mel spent his last years.
Mel enjoyed gardening, was known as the "Hosta Champion" and also had a passion for growing apple trees. Mel and Audrey spent a lot of time traveling and vacationed to places such as Texas and Mesa, Arizona. Melvin also really enjoyed country western music and attended many cowboy shows. Christmas was his favorite holiday and he would take time to decorate the entire yard. Most of all, Melvin loved when his family would come and visit out at Lake Scandi. Melvin was a good companion to Audrey and a very loving grandfather.
Melvin died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center in Glenwood, Minnesota. He lived to reach the age of 80 years.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Audrey (Evjen) and her daughters, Terry Olson–Glassing and Wendy Tonn; grandchildren, Dean Olson, Stacey (John) King, Katie, Timothy and Mitchell Kell; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Bennett King. Mel is also survived by his former wife, Della Westberg and their six children, Debbie, Carol, Melvin Jr., Bradley, Sheila and Dawn; 12 grandchildren; 13 great–grandchildren; one brother, Robert Nelson; two sisters, Betty (Bill) Ryberg and JoAnn Thrasher and many nieces and nephews. Melvin is preceded in death by three step-sons, Brian, Daniel and Patrick Tonn; his parents and 13 brothers and sisters.
Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
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