In Memory Of
Leonard Mattison Nelson
1930
2013
Leonard Mattison Nelson
June 24, 1930 — April 5, 2013
Leonard M. Nelson, 82, passed away on April 5, 2013 at his home in Casper, Wyoming after a lengthy illness. Per his request, interment will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Kimball, Nebraska.
Leonard was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on June 24, 1930 to Joseph William and Nellie Louise Nelson. He was raised and educated in Nebraska where he met and married Clara Mae Buddecke on September 25, 1948. Leonard wore many hats as a young man and retired as a Real Estate broker from Century 21 in Casper, Wyoming. He loved to fish and snowmobile with his wife, Clara, and close friends.
Leonard is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Clara, who died August 6, 2012.
He is survived by his brother and sister, William Nelson and Rowena Shipman of Gering, NE; Children, Carol of Kansa City, MO, Donna of Denver, CO, Leslie (Debbie) Nelson and Patrick (Chris) Nelson of Douglas, WY, Theresa Barber of Corpus Christi, TX and Deborah (Steve) Robbins of Mungee, Australia. In addition he is survived by 5 grandchildren, Brett (Christina) Nelson, Bobbie Leah Barber, Samantha (Scott) Taylor, Jacqueline Robbins and Sean Robbins and 6 great grandchildren.
To share a memory of Leonard or to leave a special message of condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Leonard was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on June 24, 1930 to Joseph William and Nellie Louise Nelson. He was raised and educated in Nebraska where he met and married Clara Mae Buddecke on September 25, 1948. Leonard wore many hats as a young man and retired as a Real Estate broker from Century 21 in Casper, Wyoming. He loved to fish and snowmobile with his wife, Clara, and close friends.
Leonard is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Clara, who died August 6, 2012.
He is survived by his brother and sister, William Nelson and Rowena Shipman of Gering, NE; Children, Carol of Kansa City, MO, Donna of Denver, CO, Leslie (Debbie) Nelson and Patrick (Chris) Nelson of Douglas, WY, Theresa Barber of Corpus Christi, TX and Deborah (Steve) Robbins of Mungee, Australia. In addition he is survived by 5 grandchildren, Brett (Christina) Nelson, Bobbie Leah Barber, Samantha (Scott) Taylor, Jacqueline Robbins and Sean Robbins and 6 great grandchildren.
To share a memory of Leonard or to leave a special message of condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Friday, April 12, 2013
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