Re: Nelson Family
PASSMORE, PASSAMORE, NELSON, HANSEN, NELSEN, BJORNSON, JORGENSEN, JORGENSON, MORSE, CRANE, AMMERMAN, RASMUSSEN
Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email) In Response To: Nelson Family (Loesteve)
Date: 9/3/2016 at 18:42:35
I located dates of death and obituaries for Elmer and Nellie and for Elmer's parents. They are all buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Goldfield, Iowa. The name is spelled Nelsen (Danish spelling) and Nelson (USA). Hope this helps.
Nellie Edith (Passamore) NELSEN
April 16, 1890 --- June 25, 1938MRS. ELMER NELSON BURIED MONDAY
Mrs. Elmer Nelson passed away at her home east of Goldfield Saturday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. S. Bassett at the Methodist church on Monday afternoon. Interment was made in the Goldfield cemetery.—OBITUARY—
Many hearts were saddened on Saturday by the news of the death of Mrs. Elmer Nelson, at her home, a mile east of Goldfield. Nellie E. Passmore, daughter of Henry and Flora Passmore was born at Dows, Iowa, April 16, 1890. Growing through the years of childhood and youth, she attended school regularly and graduated from the Dows High school in 1907.Upon the death of her parents, about 30 years ago, Nellie went to Belmond and made her home with an older sister, Mrs. Carrie Morse. She taught school in Wright county for several years. On June 3, 1914, she was united in marriage to Elmer Nelson. This union proved to be very happy. They journeyed life's pathway together for 24 years. The home has been on farms in the vicinity of Goldfield. Mrs. Nelson accepted the Christian life when a girl, and joined the Methodist church in Dows. She bore a true Christian character through all the years, and died in the firm faith of Immorality in the heavenly land.
Mrs. Nelson was always a frail person but performed her full duties in school and in the house, but was never able to enter much into the life of the community. About twenty years ago she perceived the encroachment of disease, but continued to carry on her housework for the most part until last year or two. Gradually she became more frail until last Saturday morning about 5 o'clock when she heard the call of her Savior to leave her earthly life for the eternal life in the blessed place He has prepared for all who love his appearing.
In the parental family, there were four girls and one boy. Two sisters have gone on previous years and now Mrs. Nelson, leaving her brother, Henry Passmore of Green, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Crane of Hubbard, Iowa, together with her husband, and the close relatives who deeply mourn her passing. She is also survived by several cousins and a large number of other relatives. Geo. Ammerman Sr., being the only one living in this community. Ed. Nelson, a brother-in-law, has lived with the Nelsons for years as one of the family and is much like a close relative.
June 30, 1938
Goldfield Gazette --- Eagle Grove, Iowa*************
October 16, 1887 ---- December 17, 1978
Elmer Nelsen, son of Robert and Sena Hansen Nelsen, was born on Oct. 16, 1887, at Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Nellie Passamore of Belmond. Following their marriage they farmed near Thor and Goldfield. He moved to Des Moines in 1942 where he made his home until his death on Dec. 17, 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, five sisters and one brother. Survivors include one brother, John, and a sister Esther (Mrs. Peter Nelson) both of Eagle Grove, also nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home, Des Moines. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Goldfield, with Rev. Orville Sanderson officiating.
December 27, 1978
Eagle Grove Eagle ---- Eagle Grove, Iowa**************
April 1, 1861 ---- December 14, 1942
Robert Nelsen was born in Langland, Denmark, April 1, 1861, and passed away Dec. 14, 1942, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Antone Jorgensen, near Holmes, at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 13 days. He was baptized in infancy and at the age of fifteen was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Hansine Hansen. To this union ten children were born, seven of whom survive, his wife, two daughters and an infant son having preceded him in death. He came to America at the age of 18, arriving at Racine, Wisc., lived there for a time, then came to Eagle Grove where he was employed as fireman on the railroad for a number of years. Later the family moved to a farm south of Renwick and from there moved to the vicinity of Goldfield, He lived on a farm in Liberty township some 20 years, and has been a resident of Wright county over 50 years. In 1930 he retired from farm work and moved to his home in Goldfield where he lived for the remainder of his life. He spent considerable time with his children after the death of his wife, June 13, 1934. In the later years of his life, when his strength did not permit doing too active work, he found much pleasure in gardening, tending and caring for flowers and enjoyed many happy hours along the banks of the river, his favorite sport of fishing. Although he reached the advanced age of 81 years, he maintained a keen interest in his surroundings at all times.
He leaves to mourn his departure, four daughters, Mrs. Nellie Jorgenson of Clarion, Mrs. Lena Bjornson of Goldfield, Mrs. Emma Nelson of Renwick, Mrs. Esther Nelson of Eagle Grove, three sons, Elmer of Goldfield, John and Edward of Eagle Grove, two brothers, Carl Nelsen of Thor, Louis Nelsen of Green Bay, Wisc., also 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
December 17, 1942
Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa**********
Hansine Hansen NELSEN
April 3, 1861 --- June 13, 1934Mrs. Robert Nelson Died at Her Home on Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Nelson were held at the Baptist church on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Nelson had been in failing health for several weeks and passed away at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. I. D. Halvorsen had charge of the services and burial service was held at the Glenwood cemetery.Obituary
Hansine Hansen was born in Langland, Denmark, April 3, 1861. She was baptised and at the age of 14 confirmed in the Lutheran faith to which she remained true. At the age of 20 she came to America, coming to Wisconsin. Here she was united in marriage to Robert Nelson on Oct. 24, 1883. Ten children were born to this union, seven of whom are living; two daughters and an infant son having preceded her in death. She has been a resident of Wright county for many years. On Oct. 24, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She was a woman whose thoughts were for the comfort and welfare of those about her and will be sadly missed by her loved ones and friends. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, Robert Nelson, three sons and four daughters, Elmer, John, Edd, Mrs. Anton Jorgensen, Mrs. Fred Bjornson, Mrs. Albert Nelson, Mrs. Pete Nelson, 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild, also one sister, Mrs. F. C. Rasmussen of Goldfield and one brother, Carl Hansen of Los Angeles, Calif.June 21, 1934
Eagle Grove Eagle ---- Eagle Grove, Iowa
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