Joe A Nelson Obituary (1938 - 2011)

Joe Allen Nelson November 7th 1938- March 24th 2011 Joe passed away at the age of 72 in Shingle Springs. Where he was a resident for the past 14 years. Joe was a loving husband of Irene for 54 years, He is survived by 3 sons, Mark and wife Mariann, Marty and wife Jennifer, Jeff and wife Elaine, 7 grandchildren Heather and husband Joe, Matthew, Jeffery, Ryan, Jason, Amanda and Danielle. 1 great grandchild Olivia and 4 siblings Marvin, Orpha, Pauline and Helen. Joe was born in York, Nebraska. Married Irene in 1956. Moved to California in 1959 where they have made their home ever since. Joe always had a smile on his face and a love of life no matter what came his way. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of life service will be held April 8th at 2 pm at Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery (530)677-7171 on the corner of Green Valley and Bass lake road in Cameron Park, Ca. 95682. A reception to follow at Greenstone Estates clubhouse 4700 Old French Town Road Shingles Springs, Ca. 95682 There is an online memorial and guest book available at www.greenvalleymortuary.com In lieu of flowers please send donations in honor of Joe Nelson to El Dorado Center for the Visually Impaired (www.edcvi.org), 4600 Farnsworth Lane El Dorado,Ca.95623 (530)626-6715 Guide Dogs for the blind P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, Ca 94912-3950 or The American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org