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Birth	:	18 Mar 1924 Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 2012 Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Monte Vista Cemetery, Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5908012, -106.1964035
Description	:	Lifelong Monte Vista resident Curtis W. Nelson, 88, passed away April 16, 2012. Curtis' family originally came from Norland, Sweden and homesteaded on Swede Lane, north of Monte Vista in 1881. Born in 1924 to Charles John Nelson and Hilma Rufina Backstrom in the house he grew up in, he later took over the family farm and ranch operation. Curtis left the valley for two years during World War II when he served in the 132nd Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army in the Southern Philippines. He received the Bronze Star Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Bronze World War II... Read More	Lifelong Monte Vista resident Curtis W. Nelson, 88, passed away April 16, 2012. Curtis' family originally came from Norland, Sweden and homesteaded on Swede Lane, north of Monte Vista in 1881. Born in 1924 to Charles John Nelson and Hilma Rufina Backstrom in the house he grew up in, he later took over the family farm and ranch operation. Curtis left the valley for two years during World War II when he served in the 132nd Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army in the Southern Philippines. He received the Bronze Star Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Bronze World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Curtis was honorably discharged in 1946. On June 22, 1949 Curtis was united in marriage to Lora Jean Wright in Montrose, Colorado. He is survived by his children Ellen Ann Nelson of Centennial, Colo. and Christie Lee (Kevin) Scott of Westminster, Colo.; his grandchildren Sarah V. Scott and Rebecca L. Nelson; his great-grandchildren: Chelsea T. Landen and Ryan C. Landen; his daughter-in-law Karen Ellsworth of Alamosa; his sister-in-law Lajaun Nelson of Amarillo, Texas; as well his great, great, great-grandson "A.J." Andy John Landen, and numerous extended family and friends. Curtis filled his days as a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office and raising cattle and growing crops on his farm and ranch that has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the Colorado Historical Society as a Centennial Farm. He shared memorable times with his family, friends and neighbors. Curtis is fondly remembered as the last Swede having lived on Swede Lane. His parents, his wife Lora Jean, his son Charles Warren Nelson and his brother Carrol J. Nelson preceded him in death. A visitation will be held Friday, April 20th from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday morning, April 20 from 9 a.m. until service time at the Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the funeral home. Interment will follow services with military honors in the Monte Vista Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice del Valle, Disabled American Veterans, or to Veterans of Foreign Wars of the donor's choice.

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Curtis W Nelson's memorial is located at: Monte Vista Cemetery, Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA.
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Curtis W Nelson death on 16 Apr 2012 in Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 37.5908012
Longitude: -106.1964035

Family Members:

Parent

Charles J Nelson

(1874 - 1959)

Hilma R Nelson

(1891 - 1985)

Spouse

Lora Jean Wright Nelson

(1926 - 2006)

Siblings

Carrol J Nelson

(1919 - 1935)

Children

Charles W Nelson

(1951 - 1973)

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