CONNIE NELSON
1936 - 2017
Obituary
Connie L. (Poole) Nelson passed away on
Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2017).
Connie, the daughter of Lero R. Poole
and Mildred M. (Cannon) Poole, was born in Holly, Colorado, on March
13, 1936. Connie attended Newton High School and graduated with the
class of 1954. Connie married Bill Nelson on May 18, 1956. He passed
away on Nov. 22, 2011.
Connie was a member of St. Luke
Evangelical Church, being the treasurer for many years and serving on
several committees. Connie was the secretary at South Breeze
Elementary School for many years. She had such fond memories working
with principal John Bevan and the many students who attended South
Breeze during her time there.
Connie was an excellent seamstress and
enjoyed doing needlework. The many cross-stitch pictures she made are
treasured by her family. She loved gardening and the many plants and
flowers in her yard, and the home thrived under her care. Connie's
family brought her such joy – she enjoyed spending time with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed
attending their sporting events, musical events and other activities.
Connie leaves behind two daughters, Kim
(Dan) Durbin, Newton and Kelley Nelson, Kuwait; one son, Kyle (Nikki)
Nelson, Park City; five grandchildren: Jeremy Smith, Jennie (Matt)
Williams, Cameron Nelson, Caleb Nelson and Peter Nelson; and four
great-grandchildren: Antonio Torres, Taylor Smith, Maddox Williams
and Jaden Williams.
Other survivors are sister, Joan (Gary)
Mattix, The Woodlands, Texas; and brother, Tom (Frances) Poole of
Prosper, Texas, and their families.
Connie was preceded in death by her
parents, Lero and Mildred Poole; and her husband, Bill Nelson.
Connie's family would like to thank the
staff at Asbury Park for the wonderful care she received while she
was a resident there. They would also like to thank Good Shepherd
Hospice for the kindness that was shown to both Connie and her family
during her final days.
A memorial service will be held at 10
a.m. Monday (Dec. 4, 2017) at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 3, 2017), with
family there from 2 to 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Asbury Park
or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
1936 - 2017 (81 years)