Donald Nelson

Click Here To View Memorial Video On June 9, 2013, Donald Russell Nelson, 74, left behind his poor health and cancer stricken body for a continued and glorious life with Jesus. Don passed away at home, under the care of his loving wife Meryl, family, friends and One Source Hospice. Don was born August 21, 1938 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Dale E. Nelson and Olive Marty Mortensen Nelson. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He attended college at the University of Idaho. Don worked for Pickett Nelson Construction as a heavy equipment operator, and later decided to further his life as a fire fighter. He worked for the Idaho Falls Fire Department for 30 years and retired at the age of 57, a captain and a hero. On March 31, 1972, he married the love of his life, Meryl Lorae Hutchison, and built a life together in Iona, Idaho. After retiring, Don enjoyed spending time with his wife and #1 golf partner, Meryl, his family and friends, and pursuing his favorite pastime (golf). Don enjoyed "working" as a part time greenskeeper at Jefferson Hills Golf Course and eventually (after a lot of convincing by Meryl) began attending Calvary Chapel, where his relationship with Jesus grew stronger and stronger every day. Survivors include his wife, Meryl; sister, Deanna (Bob) Judd; his children, Tom (Veran) Nelson, Therese Williams, Judy(Don) Baker, Debbie (Steve) Headlee and Candice (Frank) Ireland; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry; and his brother, Bill. A celebration of Don's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Calvary Chapel of Idaho Falls (4250 South 25th East), with Pastor Rick Brown officiating. The family will visit with friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel . The family requests that donations be made to Calvary Chapel, 4250 South 25th East, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. &nbsp Born: August 21, 1938&nbsp Place of Birth: Idaho Falls, ID&nbsp Death: June 9, 2013&nbsp Place of Death: Iona, ID On June 9, 2013, Donald Russell Nelson, 74, left behind his poor health and cancer stricken body for a continued and glorious life with Jesus. Don passed away at home, under the care of his loving wife Meryl, family, friends and One Source Hospice. Don was born August 21, 1938 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Dale E. Nelson and Olive Marty Mortensen Nelson. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He attended college at the University of Idaho. Don worked for Pickett Nelson Construction as a heavy equipment operator, and later decided to further his life as a fire fighter. He worked for the Idaho Falls Fire Department for 30 years and retired at the age of 57, a captain and a hero. On March 31, 1972, he married the love of his life, Meryl Lorae Hutchison, and built a life together in Iona, Idaho. After retiring, Don enjoyed spending time with his wife and #1 golf partner, Meryl, his family and friends, and pursuing his favorite pastime (golf). Don enjoyed "working" as a part time greenskeeper at Jefferson Hills Golf Course and eventually (after a lot of convincing by Meryl) began attending Calvary Chapel, where his relationship with Jesus grew stronger and stronger every day. Survivors include his wife, Meryl; sister, Deanna (Bob) Judd; his children, Tom (Veran) Nelson, Therese Williams, Judy(Don) Baker, Debbie (Steve) Headlee and Candice (Frank) Ireland; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry; and his brother, Bill. A celebration of Don's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Calvary Chapel of Idaho Falls (4250 South 25th East), with Pastor Rick Brown officiating. The family will visit with friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel . The family requests that donations be made to Calvary Chapel, 4250 South 25th East, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.

Celebration of Life -- Thursday

Thursday June 13, 2013 , 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel The family will visit with friends from 1-2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. Calvary Chapel