Nelda Nelson Obituary (1923

Nelda Irene Nelson the daughter of William Franklin and Luella Edna (Baker) Sanner was born February 7, 1923 at Davenport, Nebraska. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 88 years. Nelda attended school in Davenport, NE and graduated with the class of 1940, she continued her education by attending the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for two years obtaining her two year teaching certificate. Nelda then taught school in Bruning and Hardy, Nebraska. Nelda was united in marriage to Richard J. Nelson on February 3, 1943 at Lincoln, Nebraska. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two sons and a daughter. Nelda and Richard moved to Superior in May of 1946, were Richard set up his dental practice and Nelda was involved with the community and her family. Nelda was a long time member of the United Methodist Church of Superior and taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was a member of U.M.W. She was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, past president of Superior Country Club, member of the Dental Auxiliary and a charter member of the Mother's Study Club in Superior. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Richard on December 24, 2002. Survivors include her daughter Dee Thompson and husband Ron of Superior, NE: son William Nelson of Las Vegas, NV and Harold Nelson of Lincoln, NE; 6 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Superior. Nebraska with the Rev. Jocelyn Tupper officiating. Burial was at the Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, NE. Condolences may be sent to the family at wmsfh.com. Williams Funeral Home 814 Idaho Street Superior, Nebraska 68978 402 879 3123 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com