Tom Nelson of Tulsa died Sunday, November l7 at the age of 78. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, August 20, l935. He enjoyed playing golf, loved music, had a great passion for flying airplanes, loved to speed across the water in his drag boats, even though many had problems staying afloat. His venture as a race-horse owner was fun, but became a very expensive hobby so he retired from this business. After graduation, he served in the army and , upon his return completed his teaching degree. He did not pursue teaching but became a used car manager and later a used car dealer. He used his wonderful teaching skills as a mentor for many successful salespeople. He is survived by his wife and loving care-giver, Zelda Nelson, his sons Steven Nelson, Curtis Nelson, James Nelson, six grand-children one great-grandson, two sisters Darlene Rives, Karen Finney, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Mom Christine, Dad Vernon and his son Eric.
Tom loved his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. We are so thankful that he had a gentle crossing to his Heavenly Home.
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Tom loved his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. We are so thankful that he had a gentle crossing to his Heavenly Home.
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Tom Nelson of Tulsa died Sunday, November l7 at the age of 78. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, August 20, l935. He enjoyed playing golf, loved music, had a great passion for flying airplanes, loved to speed across the water in his drag boats, even though many had problems staying afloat. His venture as a race-horse owner was fun, but became a very expensive hobby so he retired from this business. After graduation, he served in the army and , upon his return completed his teaching degree. He did not pursue teaching but became a used car manager and later a used car dealer. He used his wonderful teaching skills as a mentor for many successful salespeople. He is survived by his wife and loving care-giver, Zelda Nelson, his sons Steven Nelson, Curtis Nelson, James Nelson, six grand-children one great-grandson, two sisters Darlene Rives, Karen Finney, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Mom Christine, Dad Vernon and his son Eric.
Tom loved his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. We are so thankful that he had a gentle crossing to his Heavenly Home.
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Tom loved his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. We are so thankful that he had a gentle crossing to his Heavenly Home.
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