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Ella V. Custer Grant Nelson

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Birth	:	18 Jan 1880 Altoona, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 May 1957 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Old Altoona Cemetery, Clay Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6577666, -93.4446564
Plot	:	North Addition, Lot 73, Row 05
Inscription	:	GRANT ELLA V. JAN. 18, 1880 MAY 02, 1957 MOTHER
Description	:	The Altoona Herald, Altoona, Iowa Thursday May 9, 1957, page 1 Services for Mrs. Ella Grant Nelson Ella Grant Nelson was born in Altoona, Iowa on January 18, 1880, and passed away May 2, 1957, in the hospital at Fairfield, Iowa, at the age of 77. Her health had been failing for the past year, but she was stricken with a stroke about two weeks ago. She had spent most of her life in Polk county until the past nine years she had lived in Packwood, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Donald Grant in December of 1902,... Read More	The Altoona Herald, Altoona, Iowa Thursday May 9, 1957, page 1 Services for Mrs. Ella Grant Nelson Ella Grant Nelson was born in Altoona, Iowa on January 18, 1880, and passed away May 2, 1957, in the hospital at Fairfield, Iowa, at the age of 77. Her health had been failing for the past year, but she was stricken with a stroke about two weeks ago. She had spent most of her life in Polk county until the past nine years she had lived in Packwood, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Donald Grant in December of 1902, and to this union two children were born, Lloyd, who passed away early in life and one daughter, LaVeda Ohland of Altoona. Mr. Grant passed away in February, 1945. She had been a member of the Christian church for many years and had worked with the church until the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Albert Nelson in September of 1948, in Des Moines. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Mr. Nelson, one daughter,LaVeda, two grandchildren and one great granddaughter, two stepsons, Roy Nelson, of Kansas and Cecil of Packwood, also one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ralph Neff of Packwood, two step grandchildren, a large number of nieces and nephews, a host of friends and many others. There is no death. Those gone before Have just stepped through an open door Just passed into a land unseen, Still near, with just a wall between. The door may close, the wall conceal But nothing's lot that's truly real, They still are ours, those loved ones all They wait for us beyond the wall. Funeral services were held Monday, May 6, at the Methodist church in Packwood with burial and graveside services at the Altoona cemetery that afternoon. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. John Piper of the Christian church. Pallbears were nephew, Carl Grant, Glen Alga, Russell Spencer, Cliff Custer, Dewey Barton and John Jay Custer. Note: Marriage to Donald W. Grant, December 25, 1902

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Where is Ella V. Custer Grant Nelson's memorial?
Ella V. Custer Grant Nelson's memorial is located at: Old Altoona Cemetery, Clay Township, Polk County, USA.
When did Ella V. Custer Grant Nelson death?
Ella V. Custer Grant Nelson death on 2 May 1957 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ella V. Custer Grant Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6577666
Longitude: -93.4446564

Family Members:

Parent

James Madison Custer

(1837 - 1924)

Priscilla Angeline Hart Custer

(1844 - 1915)

Spouse

Donald Wallace Grant

(1880 - 1945)

Children

Lloyd D. Grant

(1903 - 1928)

LaVeda Grant Ohland

(1909 - 1987)

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