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Wanda Armstrong Nelson

Birth	:	21 Mar 1914 Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Oct 2011 Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Logan Cemetery, Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6487579, -95.7843170
Plot	:	Section 5 row 3
Description	:	Wanda (Armstrong) Nelson was born March 21, 1914, to Archie and Anna (Sillau) Armstrong in Logan, Iowa. She was raised in Logan and graduated from Logan High School in 1931. Wanda taught in the country schools until she married Arnold Mensching. The couple was blessed with six children. She then worked for five years at Harvey's Grocery Store as a checker. On June 16, 1952, Wanda married Richard "Pinky" Nelson in Logan. Wanda then worked at Dr. Deakin's and Dr. Finken's office for many years. She also volunteered at the Harrison County Welcome Center for 20+ years. Wanda was a member... Read More	Wanda (Armstrong) Nelson was born March 21, 1914, to Archie and Anna (Sillau) Armstrong in Logan, Iowa. She was raised in Logan and graduated from Logan High School in 1931. Wanda taught in the country schools until she married Arnold Mensching. The couple was blessed with six children. She then worked for five years at Harvey's Grocery Store as a checker. On June 16, 1952, Wanda married Richard "Pinky" Nelson in Logan. Wanda then worked at Dr. Deakin's and Dr. Finken's office for many years. She also volunteered at the Harrison County Welcome Center for 20+ years. Wanda was a member of the Christian Church. Wanda and Pinky loved to travel. She also enjoyed teaching Sunday school and was a member of the education committee. Wanda enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and reading. Wanda died on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at Westmont Care Center in Logan, Iowa at the age of 97 years, six months, and 17 days. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pinky Nelson in 2003; son-in-law, Dean Finken, MD; infant grandson, Robert Finken; and two sisters, Elaine Armstrong and Marian Sexton. She is survived by her six children, Dolores Finken of Springdale, AR, Kenneth (Judy) Mensching of Tacoma, WA, Stanley (Elaine) Mensching of Mexico, MO, Sandra (Jerry) Straight of Logan, IA, Janis (Melvin) Hall of High Springs, FL, Robert (Cynthia) Mensching of Missouri Valley, IA; 18 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Wipperling and Dorothea Ann Anderson both of Council Bluffs, IA; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 11:00 am Christian Church ~ Logan, Iowa Clergy Pastor Ron Riley Musicians Vicki Koenig ~ Rick Powell Selections "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" "Amazing Grace" & "You Raise Me Up" Honorary Pall Bearers Steven Finken ~ Andrew Finken ~ Brian R. Mensching Brian Mensching ~ Kenneth Mensching Douglas Mensching ~ David Perry Pall Bearers Paul Mensching ~ Michael Pirolo ~ Michael Shadden William Shadden ~ Shane Nielsen ~ Dan Perry Final Resting Place Logan Cemetery Logan, Iowa Obituary is from the Fouts Funeral Home

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Wanda Armstrong Nelson's memorial is located at: Logan Cemetery, Logan, Harrison County, USA.
When did Wanda Armstrong Nelson death?
Wanda Armstrong Nelson death on 8 Oct 2011 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6487579
Longitude: -95.7843170

Family Members:

Parent

Archibald John “Archie” Armstrong

(1889 - 1958)

Anne M. Sillau Armstrong

(1890 - 1969)

Spouse

Arnold Albert Fred Mensching

(1911 - 1989)

Richard Paul “Pinky” Nelson

(1914 - 2003)

Siblings

Elaine Armstrong

(1922 - 1924)

Dorothea Ann Armstrong Anderson

(1927 - 2019)

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