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Victor Lysle Nelson

Birth	:	14 May 1920 Yorktown, Page County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2014 Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8358002, -95.2818985
Description	:	Victor Lysle Nelson was born May 14, 1920 in Yorktown, Iowa, the son of Victor E. and Esther (Swanson) Nelson. He passed away on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2014 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 5 days. Lysle grew up in Page County and graduated from Essex High School in 1939. He served his country in the United States Army from 1942 through 1945 where he fought from the D-Day Invasion through the Battle of the Bulge. He admitted several times that he passed up promotions because he would have... Read More	Victor Lysle Nelson was born May 14, 1920 in Yorktown, Iowa, the son of Victor E. and Esther (Swanson) Nelson. He passed away on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2014 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 5 days. Lysle grew up in Page County and graduated from Essex High School in 1939. He served his country in the United States Army from 1942 through 1945 where he fought from the D-Day Invasion through the Battle of the Bulge. He admitted several times that he passed up promotions because he would have to stop driving the jeep and walk with the rest of the soldiers. On June 3, 1946 he was united in marriage to Betty Louise Holmes. She preceded him in death in November of 1982. In October of 1984 he married Gladys LePorte, who preceded him in death in November of 1996. Lysle was a proud life member of the American Legion serving in various posts, most recently Shenandoah Post #88. He had been a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex, a hospital volunteer and a recent member of the Shenandoah United Methodist Church. He enjoyed trains and drinking coffee with his many friends. Lysle never knew a stranger and always had a story to share. He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; and an infant sister. Survivors include his children, Dennis Nelson and his wife Kathleen of Lubbock, Texas, Timothy Nelson and his partner Jack Combs of Topeka, Kansas, Mike LePorte and his wife Vickie of Lexington, Nebraska, Jim LePorte and his wife LuAnn of Essex, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Vincent Nelson and his wife Daphne of San Antonio, Texas, Alyson Haynes and her husband John of Lubbock, Texas, Elizabeth Grampp and her husband Dan of Manhattan Beach, California, Reggie LePorte and his wife Lori of Shenandoah, Iowa, Ryan LePorte and his wife Becky of Essex, Iowa, Troy LePorte and his wife Danica of Arizona, Jason LePorte and his wife Lisa of Arizona, Jessica Peterson and her husband Jeff of Kansas City, Missouri; numerous great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Regina Wallin of Shenandoah, Iowa; a brother, Darrell Nelson and his wife Jule of Pueblo, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Naomi Worl of Shenandoah, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.

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Where is Victor Lysle Nelson's memorial?
Victor Lysle Nelson's memorial is located at: Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, USA.
When did Victor Lysle Nelson death?
Victor Lysle Nelson death on 19 Feb 2014 in Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Victor Lysle Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8358002
Longitude: -95.2818985

Family Members:

Parent

Victor Emanuel Nelson

(1891 - 1975)

Esther Elvera Swanson Nelson

(1893 - 1975)

Spouse

Betty Louise Holmes Nelson

(1926 - 1982)

Gladys LaPorte Nelson

(unknow - 1996)

Siblings

Esther Regina Nelson Wallin

(1923 - 2014)

Infant Nelson

(1929 - 1929)

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Coordinate: 40.8358002, -95.2818985

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Coordinate: 40.8656006, -95.2680969

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7. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7661018, -95.3585968

8. Baker Cemetery
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13. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7564011, -95.1374969

14. Walnut Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9519005, -95.3741989

15. Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9733009, -95.3088989

16. Polsley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7147000, -95.1850000

17. Manti Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7233009, -95.3992004

18. Snow Hill Cemetery
Coin, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6903000, -95.2391968

19. Hewitt Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9850006, -95.2335968

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8134190, -95.0799000

21. Drake Cemetery
Grant Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569530, -95.0990200

22. Chambers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7863998, -95.5083008

23. Farragut Cemetery
Farragut, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7352982, -95.4781036

24. Shank Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0019500, -95.1918300