Nellie B. Nelson

KEIZER -Nell was born in Moffite, North Dakota. When a child, she moved to South Dakota with her parents. She lived there until 1936, then went to Modesto, Calif with her cousin Johnny Hookman. She met Orville Nelson in Modesto. They were married in July 1940. They later moved to Southern Calif. Two sons, Dennis & Donald were born in Los Angeles. In 1946 the family moved to Salem. Dennis was deceased in 1965. She is survied by her son Donald, daughter in law Maria Elena, & step grandson Danny. She is also survied by her sister Gladys Buren & brother Donald Van Hess, both of Keizer. Deceased are sister Alice Ruesink & three brothers Gerald, Milford & Vern Van Hess. Graveside services are at Restlawn Funeral Home, Friday, Feb 10 at 11:00 AM.