John Charles Nelson

JOHN CHARLES NELSON

ROY - John Charles Nelson, 56, passed away Monday, April 18, 2005 at L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City after a valiant battle with Leukemia.

He was born May 17, 1948 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles Reuben and Judy (Butler) Nelson.

He married Susan Christensen in 1972 in Kearns, Utah. They later divorced.

He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Navy for six years with two years at Haverfordwest,Wales.

John loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and photography. He had an appreciation of nature and great sense of humor. He earned three bachelors degrees from Utah State University. John had a strong attachment to his fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi. His greatest love was his children. John was a devoted friend and family man. He liked good music and supported his children's pursuit of music.

Surviving are his children: Kimberly Beo Deul Nelson, Logan, UT; Charles Sung Ho Nelson, Roy, UT; parents: Judy Nelson, Manhattan, IL; and his late father Charles R. Nelson. Also surviving are one brother Kevin Robert (Penny) Nelson, Manteno, IL; and one sister Karen Marie (Gary) Oglesby, Manhattan, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Friday, April 22, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends may arrive one hour prior to services.

Memorials may be made in John's name to the American Cancer Society or to the family to place a memorial at Utah State University. Please contact Kim Nelson at purple_sparky@yahoo.com.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
April 22, 2005
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
April 22, 2005
11:00 AM