Obituary of Donald Irvin Nelson

Donald Irvin Nelson “Don”, age 77, most recently of Dacono, Colorado passed away on March 1, 2024. Don was born on March 28, 1946 in Grand Island, Nebraska to John O.A. and Doris Nelson. He was a 1964 graduate of Boelus High School and went on to graduate from Auto Mechanics school in St. Louis. Don married Cheryl Neville on November 28, 1970 and welcomed two children to the family, Jeff & Holly. During his time with Cheryl, he developed a strong bond with the Neville family that endured until his final days. Don spent his early years working as a Farmer and Mechanic on the family farm outside of Boelus; he enjoyed spending time and laughing with his friends and family in “Don’s Garage”. His reputation as the jack of all trades that could fix anything is still well known around Central Nebraska. He was then married to Betty Timmons on March 2, 2005. Don and Betty soon thereafter moved to Houston and Galveston, TX where he enjoyed spending time on the ocean having fun with the Timmons family. They traveled the world and created great memories until her passing in 2011. Don married Sarah Walters on July 10, 2016 and spent his final years with her and his son Jeff’s family in Colorado. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends in Platteville and watching Nebraska football games with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; his children, Holly Brazle (Luk) & Jeff Nelson; grandchildren, Gideon Brazle, Isaac Brazle, Everson Nelson, Brooklyn Nelson; and his siblings Olaf Nelson, John Nelson, Rich Nelson, and Louise Mohanna. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Carl, his 2nd wife Betty, and close Nelson family friend Martin Fisher. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March, 9, 2024 at 12PM at the Carroll-Lewellen Funeral Home, 503 Terry Street, Longmont, CO 80501 with a reception to follow.