Amos M. Nelson (1977-2006)

NELSON, BURKE, UITERMARK, REYNOLDS, THOMASON

Posted By: Tri-County Times
Date: 8/5/2006 at 07:36:03

TRI COUNTY TIMES, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, August 3, 2006.

Amos M. Nelson
Sept. 25, 1977 - July 22, 2006

Amos M. Nelson, 28, of Des Moines, died July 22 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Des Moines.

He was born September 25, 1977 in Ames. Amos graduated from Ballard High School in 1996. He participated in football, wrestling, and track and was presented with many medals and awards.

Amos received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Grand View College in Dec. 2000. His civilian career after college included Financial Services of Iowa and American Equity.

Amos joined the Army National Guard in 1995. He worked his way up through the ranks and was currently a Captain. Amos became Commander of the 186th Military Police Co. and served 14 months active duty, Operation Enduring Freedom, returning home in April 2004 with no casualties. Last fall he took a full-time position at Camp Dodge in the USPFO Dept. Since March 2006 he was the Commander/Coordinator of the RSP Dept. He also was a General Agent for Midland National.

Amos worked hard to finish his Master of Public Administration Degree and had just graduated from Drake University in May 2006.

Amos was married to Mandy K. Burke of Madrid on Oct. 15, 2005 in Ames.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nels R. Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Nelson of Des Moines; his son, Tyler Nelson of Huxley; mother and stepfather, Lorraine and Doyle Uitermark of Stuart; father and stepmother, Dave and Ann Nelson of Gilbert; sister, Tara Nelson of Des Moines; half-sister, Samantha Nelson of Gilbert; half-brother, Jacob Nelson of Gilbert; stepsister, Meggan Reynolds of Minnesota; grandparents, Daryl and Maxine Thomason of Ames and Iva Nelson of Ames; and numerous friends and relatives.

He was a proud and active member of the American Legion Riders Chapter 7 and the American Legion Post 663 Urbandale.

Amos had a promising future. He was next in line for attending military flight school and had his sights set on acquiring his Ph.D.

Five years ago Amos established a college fund for his son. He was so proud of Tyler and enjoyed being with him.

Amos was known for his ever present smile, willingness to help people, leadership skills, compassion, love for his family, being a brave soldier and talented officer, respect of the American Flag and proudly serving his country, having a sense of humor, being a wonderful friend, and always being one of a kind which set him apart from everyone else.

Amos enjoyed watching movies and cable tv, listening to music, his lap top, being around friends and family, and riding on his Harley.

Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Madrid handled the arrangements. A military service was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Madrid.

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