Phyllis A. Nelson
Oct. 15, 1923-Dec. 14, 2009
Phyllis A. Nelson, age 86, of Chelsea, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family and her cherished care giver, Lori.
Phyllis was born in Ithaca on October 15, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Brown) McAdam. She married Lester Nelson on April 17, 1943 in St. Claire Shores. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2005. They enjoyed over 62 years together. They enjoyed traveling throughout the states, and their travels took them as far as Hawaii. They visited Alaska a couple times, going by ferry and again by driving Lester's "Silver Bullet."
Phyllis had a long career as an executive secretary and a union negotiator, working for Michigan Chemical in St. Louis and later for Macomb College. She retired about 1987, and enjoyed winters in Gulf Shores for many years. Phyllis loved spending time with her family and with friends.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Greg) Martin of Chelsea, Michigan, and Gail (Michael) McCormick of Seattle, Washington; her grandchildren, Jim Nelson, Leslie Norush, Tammara Shaw, and Drew Martin; and her great grandchildren, Savannah Norush and Ethan Norush.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Nelson; her sister, Marilee Weatherly; and her brother Ted McAdam.
Funeral services for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Interment will be in North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service. The family requests memorial contributions are made to either Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor or to Silver Maples of Chelsea assisted living activities
Oct. 15, 1923-Dec. 14, 2009
Phyllis A. Nelson, age 86, of Chelsea, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family and her cherished care giver, Lori.
Phyllis was born in Ithaca on October 15, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Brown) McAdam. She married Lester Nelson on April 17, 1943 in St. Claire Shores. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2005. They enjoyed over 62 years together. They enjoyed traveling throughout the states, and their travels took them as far as Hawaii. They visited Alaska a couple times, going by ferry and again by driving Lester's "Silver Bullet."
Phyllis had a long career as an executive secretary and a union negotiator, working for Michigan Chemical in St. Louis and later for Macomb College. She retired about 1987, and enjoyed winters in Gulf Shores for many years. Phyllis loved spending time with her family and with friends.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Greg) Martin of Chelsea, Michigan, and Gail (Michael) McCormick of Seattle, Washington; her grandchildren, Jim Nelson, Leslie Norush, Tammara Shaw, and Drew Martin; and her great grandchildren, Savannah Norush and Ethan Norush.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Nelson; her sister, Marilee Weatherly; and her brother Ted McAdam.
Funeral services for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Interment will be in North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service. The family requests memorial contributions are made to either Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor or to Silver Maples of Chelsea assisted living activities
Phyllis A. Nelson
Oct. 15, 1923-Dec. 14, 2009
Phyllis A. Nelson, age 86, of Chelsea, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family and her cherished care giver, Lori.
Phyllis was born in Ithaca on October 15, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Brown) McAdam. She married Lester Nelson on April 17, 1943 in St. Claire Shores. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2005. They enjoyed over 62 years together. They enjoyed traveling throughout the states, and their travels took them as far as Hawaii. They visited Alaska a couple times, going by ferry and again by driving Lester's "Silver Bullet."
Phyllis had a long career as an executive secretary and a union negotiator, working for Michigan Chemical in St. Louis and later for Macomb College. She retired about 1987, and enjoyed winters in Gulf Shores for many years. Phyllis loved spending time with her family and with friends.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Greg) Martin of Chelsea, Michigan, and Gail (Michael) McCormick of Seattle, Washington; her grandchildren, Jim Nelson, Leslie Norush, Tammara Shaw, and Drew Martin; and her great grandchildren, Savannah Norush and Ethan Norush.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Nelson; her sister, Marilee Weatherly; and her brother Ted McAdam.
Funeral services for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Interment will be in North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service. The family requests memorial contributions are made to either Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor or to Silver Maples of Chelsea assisted living activities
Oct. 15, 1923-Dec. 14, 2009
Phyllis A. Nelson, age 86, of Chelsea, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family and her cherished care giver, Lori.
Phyllis was born in Ithaca on October 15, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Brown) McAdam. She married Lester Nelson on April 17, 1943 in St. Claire Shores. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2005. They enjoyed over 62 years together. They enjoyed traveling throughout the states, and their travels took them as far as Hawaii. They visited Alaska a couple times, going by ferry and again by driving Lester's "Silver Bullet."
Phyllis had a long career as an executive secretary and a union negotiator, working for Michigan Chemical in St. Louis and later for Macomb College. She retired about 1987, and enjoyed winters in Gulf Shores for many years. Phyllis loved spending time with her family and with friends.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Greg) Martin of Chelsea, Michigan, and Gail (Michael) McCormick of Seattle, Washington; her grandchildren, Jim Nelson, Leslie Norush, Tammara Shaw, and Drew Martin; and her great grandchildren, Savannah Norush and Ethan Norush.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Nelson; her sister, Marilee Weatherly; and her brother Ted McAdam.
Funeral services for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Interment will be in North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service. The family requests memorial contributions are made to either Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor or to Silver Maples of Chelsea assisted living activities
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