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Birth	:	1 Apr 1928 Depew, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2014 Clarksville, Howard County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Columbia Memorial Park, Columbia, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2207985, -76.9280014
Description	:	On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, T. Milton Nelson, age 85 of Clarkesville. Beloved husband for over 30 years of the late Francesca B. Nelson; devoted father of Kathleen V. Mangiapane, and her husband Leonard, Marleen E. Baumgardner and her husband John, Eileen P. Kaplan and her husband Keith, and the late James F. Gonden; loving grandfather of Neil L. Kaplan, Chelsea K. Baumgardner, Chase A. Kaplan, Dylan C. Baumgardner, Charleen L. Gonden, and Bret C. Gonden; and caring brother of Marion Fjare and John Nelson and wife Colleen. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. A Graveside service will be... Read More	On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, T. Milton Nelson, age 85 of Clarkesville. Beloved husband for over 30 years of the late Francesca B. Nelson; devoted father of Kathleen V. Mangiapane, and her husband Leonard, Marleen E. Baumgardner and her husband John, Eileen P. Kaplan and her husband Keith, and the late James F. Gonden; loving grandfather of Neil L. Kaplan, Chelsea K. Baumgardner, Chase A. Kaplan, Dylan C. Baumgardner, Charleen L. Gonden, and Bret C. Gonden; and caring brother of Marion Fjare and John Nelson and wife Colleen. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. A Graveside service will be held Monday, February 24th at Columbia Memorial Park beginning at Noon. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Rd., in Bel Air, beginning at 11:00 A.M. Second obit Theodore Milton Nelson (T. Milton Nelson), Milt, age 85, of Clarksville, died February 19, 2014. He was born on April 1, 1928, to Theodore A. and Mamie Jacobson Nelson of rural Cylinder, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's Lutheran of Depew, Iowa. His elementary education was in a country school house, Independence #9, known locally as the Depew School. After graduation from Emmetsburg High School, he majored in journalism at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa. He was active in LSA, the Lutheran Student Association, serving as their president. Following graduate study at Iowa State, he married Mary Anne Dallas and worked in journalism and public relations in St. Louis, Missouri and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, before beginning a long-lasting career at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Cooperative Extension Service as an Information Specialist. He also served in the U.S. Navy after college, beginning with the rank of Ensign, and advancing to Lieutenant Commander after many years in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After his first marriage had ended, he married Francesca Bacani Gonden, a widow, and took on the role of father to her four children. He loved and cared for them as if they were his own and he was loved by them and his grandchildren. Anytime spent with Milt or Pop Pop, as his grandchildren called him, was always a pleasure and, usually, a lesson of some kind was learned. He was an avid gardener, writer, and reader. He loved traveling and exploring and, after retirement, enjoyed his travels with Francesca when they visited friends in Canada, Minnesota, California, and Arizona. Francesca predeceased him in 2007. Mr. Nelson was an honorary member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Chapter and an honorary life member of the Maryland Association of County Agricultural Agents. One of his favorite assignments was at the State Fair where, for over 30 years, he played a key role in providing thorough news coverage of 4-H activities. He was proud to be included among the Ag Legends, an informal group of educators, news media and industry representatives. A longtime colleague, Allan Bandel, wrote, "He really had his heart in what he was doing and put a priority on getting the news out. Until near the end, folks often commented on how hard he tried to stay involved, to stay active in his profession. He was one of the great ones!!". Gail Yeiser, also from the university, wrote, "He has been an outstanding member of the university and extended community" and "Alumni across the state and nation could count on Milt for up-to-date information about the college, and Maryland agricultural programs and issues". Milt was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Living Word in Columbia and, later on, the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Bel Air where he was as active as his health permitted. He was honored by the Lutheran Church for his effort in cleaning and renovating the Amazing Grace Church in East Baltimore and establishing a backyard garden there. He helped organize the Craft and Living Gift Fair in Columbia, which turns gift-giving into donations of farm animals to impoverished people around the world. He served on several committees, received numerous recognitions and awards, and was continuously involved in interfaith and community projects. Mr. Nelson also gave to numerous charities and, in the spirit of giving, he donated his brain to The Johns Hopkins Parkinsons Research Center. Devoted father of Kathleen V. Mangiapane, and her husband Leonard, Marleen E. Baumgardner and her husband John, Eileen P. Kaplan, Keith P. Kaplan, and the late James F. Gonden; loving grandfather of Neil L. Kaplan, Chelsea K. Baumgardner, Chase A. Kaplan, Dylan C. Baumgardner, Charleen L. Gonden, and Bret C. Gonden; and caring brother of Marion Fjare and John Nelson and his wife Colleen. Also, survived by his nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held on Monday, February 24th at Columbia Memorial Park. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at 11:00 A.M., Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, in Bel Air, with a reception following.

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Theodore Milton Nelson's memorial is located at: Columbia Memorial Park, Columbia, Howard County, USA.
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Theodore Milton Nelson death on 19 Feb 2014 in Clarksville, Howard County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 39.2207985
Longitude: -76.9280014

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Parent

Theodore A Nelson

(1903 - 1991)

Mamie Nora Jacobson Nelson

(1909 - 1999)

Spouse

Francesca Bacani Nelson

(1933 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Columbia Memorial Park
Columbia, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2207985, -76.9280014

2. Linthicum Chapel Cemetery
Clarksville, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2155991, -76.9325027

3. Watkins Family Cemetery
Ellicott City, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2287210, -76.9391660

4. Miller Family Cemetery
Clarksville, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2025000, -76.9430500

5. Saint Louis Parish Cemetery
Clarksville, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2075005, -76.9593964

6. Welling Cemetery
Clarksville, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1915013, -76.9248795

7. Elliott Cemetery
Elioak, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2347183, -76.8869400

8. Hopkins United Methodist Church Cemetery
Highland, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1911011, -76.9730988

9. Saint Marks Cemetery
Highland, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1727982, -76.9535980

10. Locust United Methodist Church Cemetery
Columbia, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1932660, -76.8703940

11. Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Highland, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1665800, -76.9438000

12. Cooke Family Cemetery
Stevens Forest, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2114700, -76.8435290

13. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Fulton, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1503900, -76.9220000

14. Pearl Family Cemetery
Scaggsville, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1542400, -76.8945100

15. Cemetery Lane Part Of Doughoreagan Manor
Ellicott City, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2827950, -76.8766380

16. Providence Methodist Cemetery
Dayton, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2607300, -77.0094700

17. Alberton-Daniels Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2630524, -76.8482039

18. Pine Orchard Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Ellicott City, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2808610, -76.8619390

19. Woodside Cemetery
Ashton, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1719700, -77.0081300

20. Brown Family Cemetery
Brighton, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2019340, -77.0274750

21. Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Brighton, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1933930, -77.0268200

22. Saint Lukes Episcopal Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1932983, -77.0278015

23. James Brown Family Cemetery
Brighton, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1980800, -77.0316100

24. Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery
Columbia, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1843900, -76.8273200