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Donald Laverne Nelson

Birth	:	22 Oct 1922 Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Feb 1984 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 20, Row 8, Plot 14. Lot 65
Description	:	From Nevada Journal February 1984 DONALD L. NELSON Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the United Methodist Church in Nevada for Donald L. Nelson, 62, of Nevada, who died Sunday, Feb. 12, 1984, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Nelson was born on Oct 22, 1922, and has been a lifelong resident of Nevada. He was admitted to the bar in Iowa in 1949, after receiving a bachelor's degree in 1947 and Juria Doctorate degree in 1949 from the University of Iowa. He served as County Attorney for Story County from 1955 through 1963, during which... Read More	From Nevada Journal February 1984 DONALD L. NELSON Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the United Methodist Church in Nevada for Donald L. Nelson, 62, of Nevada, who died Sunday, Feb. 12, 1984, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Nelson was born on Oct 22, 1922, and has been a lifelong resident of Nevada. He was admitted to the bar in Iowa in 1949, after receiving a bachelor's degree in 1947 and Juria Doctorate degree in 1949 from the University of Iowa. He served as County Attorney for Story County from 1955 through 1963, during which time he was elected to a term as president of the Iowa County Attorney's Association. He was a member of the judicial nominating committee of the 11th Judicial District from 1964 to 1970, and a member of the Second Judicial District nominating oommittee from 1974 to 1980. Nelson was a former president of the Story County Bar Associating and a former member of the Iowa State Board of Governors of the Iowa State Bar Association. He was also a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Iowa County Attorney's Association and the Iowa Defense Counsel Association. Nelson had practiced law in Nevada since 1949 and was partner in the firm of Nelson & Cahill at the time of his death. Nelson was a World War II veteran, having served as a glider pilot, and was a member of the United Methodist Church and Nevada Rotary Club. He was active in community affairs, serving on various committees and boards. He was instrumental in establishing the Senior Citizen's Center in Nevada. He is survived by his wife, Vivian; two sons, Thomas A. at Iowa City and F. William of Houston, Tex.; and a sister, Vere Padelford of Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred W. and Edna Nelson; and two brothers, Robert and Richard. A memorial fund has been established.

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Donald Laverne Nelson's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did Donald Laverne Nelson death?
Donald Laverne Nelson death on 12 Feb 1984 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald Laverne Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Parent

Fred W. Nelson

(1886 - 1950)

Edna Rachel Smith Nelson

(1890 - 1981)

Spouse

Vivian Ethel Reedholm Nelson

(1924 - 2007)

Siblings

Vere A. Nelson Padellford

(1913 - 1994)

Richard F. “Dick” Nelson

(1914 - 1958)

Robert L. Nelson

(1919 - 1963)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364

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7. Murphy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0569000, -93.3672028

8. Bloomington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

9. Woodland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0891991, -93.3550034

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Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

13. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

14. Colo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

15. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

17. Arrasmith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Sheffield Cemetery
Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040