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Lela F. Nelson Walker

Birth	:	21 Aug 1920 Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 2019 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6805992, -91.9356003
Description	:	Lela F. Walker, 99, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Friendship Village Retirement Center. She was born August 21, 1920, in Oelwein, the daughter of Nels and Ulla Bjorklund Nelson. Lela graduated from Oelwein High School in 1936. She married Paul M. Walker in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on June 18, 1943; he preceded her in death on March 13, 1995. Lela contributed to war efforts as secretary of the base Commander in Alamogordo, NM. Following World War II, she was secretary to Dean of Students at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, and worked many years as... Read More	Lela F. Walker, 99, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Friendship Village Retirement Center. She was born August 21, 1920, in Oelwein, the daughter of Nels and Ulla Bjorklund Nelson. Lela graduated from Oelwein High School in 1936. She married Paul M. Walker in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on June 18, 1943; he preceded her in death on March 13, 1995. Lela contributed to war efforts as secretary of the base Commander in Alamogordo, NM. Following World War II, she was secretary to Dean of Students at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, and worked many years as church secretary of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was also a member. She enjoyed playing bridge, doing wood decorations and crafts, and liked to cook and bake. Lela is survived by her family, son Thomas Walker of both Houston‚ TX and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and daughter Connie Dangelser of Bellevue; one sister, Evelyn (Leland) Wickwire of Allison; grandchildren, Lezlea Pixley Dahlke of Winona, MN, and Samuel Pixley of Portland, OR; great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her; parents; two sisters, Caroline Blunt of Strawberry Point, and Laura Burco of Aurora; a brother, Charles Nelson of Waterloo, and an infant brother, Alfred Nelson; and a nephew, Dennis Burco. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 14th, 2019 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 810 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702 Visitation: an hour prior to services at the church Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery, 1301 W Charles St, Oelwein, IA 50662 Memorials: May be directed to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Locke Funeral Home, Inc.

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Where is Lela F. Nelson Walker's memorial?
Lela F. Nelson Walker's memorial is located at: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Fayette County, USA.
When did Lela F. Nelson Walker death?
Lela F. Nelson Walker death on 9 Oct 2019 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lela F. Nelson Walker's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6805992
Longitude: -91.9356003

Family Members:

Parent

Nels P Nelson

(1898 - 1969)

Ulla Bjorkland Nelson

(1889 - 1986)

Spouse

Paul Martin Walker

(1917 - 1995)

Siblings

Caroline Donna Nelson Blunt

(1916 - 2010)

PVT Charles Edward Nelson

(1924 - 2011)

Laura C Nelson Burco

(1925 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Catholic Cemetery
Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6728000, -91.9169000

2. Oakdale Cemetery
Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6732000, -91.9164500

3. Oran Township Cemetery
Oran, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6571999, -91.9721985

4. Otsego Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -91.8778000

5. Floral Hills Memorial Gardens
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6293983, -91.9103012

6. Kint Cemetery
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6357994, -91.8799973

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164017, -91.8983002

8. North Amish Cemetery
Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6171989, -91.9832993

9. Fontana Cemetery
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6046982, -91.9052963

10. Fairbank Cemetery
Fairbank, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6421200, -92.0473900

11. Calvary Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7663994, -91.9860992

12. Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery
Oran Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6472015, -92.0575027

13. Stanley Cemetery
Stanley, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6371994, -91.8146973

14. Long Grove Cemetery
Maynard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7708000, -91.8766000

15. Kier-Union Cemetery
Fairbank, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5833000, -92.0161000

16. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7863998, -92.0028000

17. Hope Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8027992, -91.9610977

18. Green Wood Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7768000, -92.0423000

19. Amish Cemetery
Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5689011, -92.0224991

20. Garden Prairie Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7310982, -91.7647018

21. Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7080994, -92.1211014

22. Center Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185997, -91.8756027

23. Union United Methodist Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185100, -91.9992100

24. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5532990, -92.0614014