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Milton L. Nelson

Birth	:	1 Jul 1940 Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Death	:	29 Sep 2019 Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Whitman County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.1146355, -117.3807907
Inscription	:	3N "Mule Shop"
Description	:	Milton L. Nelson, 79, of Thornton, WA passed away on September 29, 2019, at Whitman Health and Rehab in Colfax, Washington. Milton was born July 1, 1940, in Spokane to Chet & Alverda (Kerns) Nelson. Milton grew up in the Thornton area and attended grade school there. He graduated from Rosalia High School in 1958. He married Betty Marie Pittmann, 4 Jun 1961, in Whitman County, Wash. They divorced 6 Jul 1983 in Whitman County, Wash. According to the divorce record, they had 9 children. Milton was active in the... Read More	Milton L. Nelson, 79, of Thornton, WA passed away on September 29, 2019, at Whitman Health and Rehab in Colfax, Washington. Milton was born July 1, 1940, in Spokane to Chet & Alverda (Kerns) Nelson. Milton grew up in the Thornton area and attended grade school there. He graduated from Rosalia High School in 1958. He married Betty Marie Pittmann, 4 Jun 1961, in Whitman County, Wash. They divorced 6 Jul 1983 in Whitman County, Wash. According to the divorce record, they had 9 children. Milton was active in the National Guard through the years and learned the crafts of welding and soldering while serving in the Guard. He spent his entire life farming and cattle ranching in the Thornton area and was well known for raising his mules. Milton loved hunting in the backcountry packing in with his mules and was well known for his mule trains. He went by the nickname of Muleshoe through the years. He was at home in the outdoors and was an accomplished fisherman as well. Following his retirement, Milton spent the winters in Bull Head, Arizona. Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Eddie Nelson. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to the Thornton Cemetery, 202 Ralph Henning Rd. Bruning

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Milton L. Nelson's memorial is located at: Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Whitman County, USA.
When did Milton L. Nelson death?
Milton L. Nelson death on 29 Sep 2019 in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.1146355
Longitude: -117.3807907

Family Members:

Parent

Chester Lee “Chet” Nelson

(1914 - 2007)

Alverda Vivian Kerns Nelson

(1921 - 2016)

Siblings

Edward A. “Eddie” Nelson

(1944 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 47.1146355, -117.3807907

2. Sheahan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.1091000, -117.3868000

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7. Pine City Cemetery
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8. Riggs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2599983, -117.3656006

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12. Lone Pine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2256012, -117.1489029

13. Garfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9999100, -117.1498600

14. Lloyd Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8924700, -117.3726300

15. Colfax Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8891983, -117.3494034

16. Zion Lutheren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9672700, -117.6388500

17. Goldenrod Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2117004, -117.0727997

18. Mountain View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0774500, -117.0409900

19. Latah Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2961006, -117.1619034

20. Eden Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9407997, -117.1472015

21. Silver Creek Cemetery
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22. Latah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2821999, -117.1264038

23. Waverly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3432999, -117.2366028

24. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2398300, -117.0587100