Obituary: Marjorie Lucile Nelson

Marjorie Lucile Nelson

Marjorie Lucile Nelson died March 1, 2010 at Longmont United Hospital.  She was 88.

She was born March 21, 1921 in Afton, Iowa to Earl and Lucile (Ballreich) Carey.  As a child she was active in 4-H club and especially loved cooking and sewing. She graduated from high school and attended Wheaton College for two years before marrying Melvin C. Nelson on September 8, 1944 in Afton, Iowa.

Throughout her life she was an active church member and volunteer, including various volunteer organizations in the community. Earlier in her life she worked outside the home as a secretary for various organizations and businesses.  Marjorie lived many places including California, Alabama, Virginia, and Maryland before moving to Longmont in 1990

Marjorie attended Westview Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Deborah Ruth Circle.  She will be remembered as a sweet and generous lady who liked to laugh.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edwin Carey.

Marjorie is survived by her husband Melvin of Longmont; two sons Gary Nelson of Richmond, VA, and Craig (Kathey) Nelson of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter Karen (Roger) Bresnik of Boulder, CO; two grandchildren Stacie and Jeremy Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; one great-grandchild Sage Ryan Sanchez and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service 3 PM Saturday March 6, 2010 at Westview Presbyterian Church.  Cremation at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory.  Memorial Contributions to Westview Presbyterian Church or HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties can be sent in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel.