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Lois Jean Martin Nelson

Birth	:	14 Aug 1924 Renwick, Wright County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Dec 2015 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Wright County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8563995, -93.9516983
Description	:	Lois J. Nelson Renwick Lois Jean Nelson, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in Des Moines. Lois was born August 14, 1924, in Renwick, Iowa, to Bertie and Pearl (Trask) Martin. After growing up on a farm in Wright County and graduating from Renwick High School in 1942, Lois attended Iowa State College (Iowa State University) where she received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1946. She married the love of her life, Marvin Nelson, on June 30, 1946, and together they raised three children while operating a farm in rural Wright County. Lois taught Home Economics for several years... Read More	Lois J. Nelson Renwick Lois Jean Nelson, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in Des Moines. Lois was born August 14, 1924, in Renwick, Iowa, to Bertie and Pearl (Trask) Martin. After growing up on a farm in Wright County and graduating from Renwick High School in 1942, Lois attended Iowa State College (Iowa State University) where she received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1946. She married the love of her life, Marvin Nelson, on June 30, 1946, and together they raised three children while operating a farm in rural Wright County. Lois taught Home Economics for several years at Vernon High School and later continued to help the community by substitute teaching. Her love of music was evident as she played the piano and organ for family and friends as well as for larger audiences at Eastern Star and Renwick Baptist Church. In later years, she frequently dressed as a clown and played the piano to the delight of local nursing home residents. Lois also loved baking bread and delivering it to friends, and also producing a large variety of fruits and vegetables in her home garden. She was an active member of the Renwick Baptist Church, Boone Township Women and Eastern Star. Lois and Marvin enjoyed traveling near and far, with particular interest in boating and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister (Marian Buchanan) and her husband of 51 years, Marvin. Lois is survived by three children: Miriam (David) Koenigs of Marshalltown, Anne Hepburn of West Des Moines, and Dr. Lynn (Julie) Nelson of West Des Moines; six grandchildren: Michael Koenigs, Mark Koenigs, Grant Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Joseph Nelson and Mary Nelson; four great-grandchildren: Madeline Koenigs, Keely Koenigs, Caroline Koenigs and Anna Koenigs; and two siblings: Margaret Lubbert and Walter Martin. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Renwick, with internment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Lois's family will greet additional family and friends at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at First Baptist Church. Continued services for family and friends will also be held from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory, 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, Iowa, with a scripture prayer service at 7:00 PM. . Published in Des Moines Register on Dec. 11, 2015

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Lois Jean Martin Nelson's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Wright County, USA.
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Lois Jean Martin Nelson death on 8 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8563995
Longitude: -93.9516983

Family Members:

Parent

Bertie Clair Martin

(1898 - 1964)

Pearl E. Trask Martin

(1899 - 1994)

Spouse

Marvin Albert Nelson

(1919 - 1998)

Siblings

Walter G. Martin

(1930 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.8563995, -93.9516983

2. Swiss Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8492012, -94.0243988

3. Renwick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8250008, -94.0199966

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Coordinate: 42.7748000, -94.0010000

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Coordinate: 42.8630000, -93.8257000

6. Lu Verne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9152000, -94.0733000

7. Magor Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9602446, -93.9107818

8. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7407990, -93.9253006

9. Norway Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8636093, -93.7772217

10. Wright County Burying Grounds
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11. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7535000, -94.0700000

12. Amsterdam Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9385000, -93.8030000

13. Corwith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9935989, -93.9456024

14. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9939003, -93.9468994

15. Holmes Lutheran Cemetery
Holmes, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7172012, -93.8424988

16. Saint Olaf Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8634000, -93.7317000

17. Norway Lake Cemetery
Thor, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6958008, -94.0046997

18. Ringsaker Cemetery
Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8636017, -93.7244034

19. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Livermore, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -94.1802979

20. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

21. West Lake Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

22. Willicksen Cemetery
Thor, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6882343, -94.0396485

23. Oakwood Cemetery
Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6882343, -94.0396485

24. Norway Township Cemetery
Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6713982, -94.0049973