1940
Colleen
2017
Colleen Kay Nelson
July 4, 1940 — January 1, 2017
Colleen Kay Nelson, age 76, of Lake City and formerly of Austin, died on January 1, 2017 at her home after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. She was born on July 4, 1940 to Virgil and H. Alvira Despard in Cresco, Iowa. Colleen grew up in Austin, MN and graduated from high school there in 1958. Shortly after, she married Ernest Nelson on August 23, 1958 in Austin where they were both members of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. In 1969 Colleen and Ernest moved to Des Moines, IA and then in 1970 they moved to Lake City where they have been since. She worked at The Galley and Di Acro in Lake City. She then went to work for IBM until her retirement. She was a skilled archer; she even was the Minnesota State Archery Grand Champion for three years in the 1960's. She was also an avid crafter, and enjoyed crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, and antiquing.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Ernest "Ernie" Nelson; 2 daughters, Kristine Finley of Austin and Kim (Brian) Richardson of Rose Creek; 1 son, Michael (Dawn) Nelson of Lake City; 6 grandchildren, Katrina (Nick) Giovannetti, Daniel Finley, Rebecca Asp (Isaiah Wright), Emily (Garrett) Wehner, Kelly (Chad) Hager, and Tammy (Aaron) Prebe; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, H. Alvira (Danielson) Despard; father, Virgil "Hook" Despard; and her granddaughter, Sarah Colleen Finley.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Valley View Assembly of God Church with Orin Sandberg and Dr. David Valkos officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
1022 West Lyon Ave P.O. Box 90
Lake City, MN 55041
305 Grant Street
Lake City, MN 55041
305 Grant Street
Lake City, MN 55041
She is survived by her beloved husband, Ernest "Ernie" Nelson; 2 daughters, Kristine Finley of Austin and Kim (Brian) Richardson of Rose Creek; 1 son, Michael (Dawn) Nelson of Lake City; 6 grandchildren, Katrina (Nick) Giovannetti, Daniel Finley, Rebecca Asp (Isaiah Wright), Emily (Garrett) Wehner, Kelly (Chad) Hager, and Tammy (Aaron) Prebe; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, H. Alvira (Danielson) Despard; father, Virgil "Hook" Despard; and her granddaughter, Sarah Colleen Finley.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Valley View Assembly of God Church with Orin Sandberg and Dr. David Valkos officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Visitation
JAN 5. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel1022 West Lyon Ave P.O. Box 90
Lake City, MN 55041
Visitation
JAN 6. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Valley View Assembly of God Church305 Grant Street
Lake City, MN 55041
Memorial Service
JAN 6. 11:00 AM (CST)
Valley View Assembly of God Church305 Grant Street
Lake City, MN 55041
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