Mr. Lester R. Nelson's Obituary
Lester R. Nelson passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Veteran’s Home in Grand Rapids from an aggressive form of Alzheimer’s. Les was born in his grandparents’ home in Spring Lake, MI on October 8, 1932, the oldest of three children born to Edwin and Margaret (Holstege) Nelson. Les granduated with the 1951 February Class of Muskegon High School, and went on to graduate from the University of Michigan. Les proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War, and then settled in California where he married actress Barbara Lawrence in Los Angeles. He was employed as a stockbroker. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in San Diego. Les was predeceased by his parents, and a dear sister Doris Way (2012). He is survived by two sons, Steven Nelson, and Barry (Christy) Nelson; one granddaughter, Carly, all of Los Angeles; a sister, Jeanne (Ron) Maycroft of Norton Shores; a brother-in-law, Harry A. Way; special nieces and nephews, Sharon, Linda, Cindy, Scott, and Michael; many cousins; an uncle, Don Nelson; and an aunt, Marian Nelson. Christian and Military services for Mr. Nelson will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, in the Chapel at the Veteran’s Home in Grand Rapids, 3000 Monroe, NE (Ann St. exit). Interment will take place at Norton Cemetery. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com In lieu of flowers, please consider the D.A. Blodgett-St. Johns Home for Children in Grand Rapids. Envelopes will be available. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.,737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 494442,(231) 726-5210.
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