Delyn Fae "Dee" Nelund's Obituary
Mrs. Delyn Fae “Dee” Nelund, age 90, passed away in Muskegon on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born in Muskegon on July 19, 1935 to Kermit and Clara (Olson) Harmon. Dee grew up in Muskegon but spent much of her childhood on the family farm in Scottville. Those impressionable years nurtured a lifelong love of flowers, gardens, and hard work. On June 19, 1954, Delyn married Donald Jay Nelund in Muskegon, and they shared nearly 71 beautiful years of marriage before his passing in 2025. Dee looked forward to being reunited with Don, and her family finds peace in knowing they are together again. Dee worked as a cashier at Meijer in Grand Haven for many years prior to her retirement. She took great pride in her home, meticulously maintaining her yard and cultivating many beautiful flower gardens. Dee and Don shared a love of travel, especially visiting the National Parks and wintering in Gulf Shores, where they formed many lasting friendships. They cherished their many trips to Mackinac City and Dee always looked forward to the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. She is survived by three children, David Lee Nelund, Deanna Medendorp, and Darlene (James) Hershberger; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Crays, Virginia (Vin) Meloro, Troy (Katie Baker) Nelund, Katie (Ben) Raczka, Andrea (Josh) Schultz, Brandon (Courtney) Medendorp, Chad (Dawn) Medendorp, JJ (Katie) Hershberger, Timberly Hershberger, and Amanda Mears; 21 great-grandchildren; and brother, Douglas Harmon. She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Bryan Medendorp; and siblings, Richard Harmon and Cara Lee Schillman. A CELEBRATION OF HER LIFE will be held 11:00 AM Friday, March 6, 2026 at Lake Harbor United Methodist Church (4861 Henry St., Norton Shores, MI 49441) with Pastor Mary Ivanov officiating. Fellowship with Dee’s family will be held immediately following her service. MEMORIALS in memory of Dee may be directed to the Lake Harbor UMC Memorial Garden. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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