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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Stanley "Buck" Nelson
Stanley "Buck"
Nelson
Apr 29, 1949 — Dec 3, 2015
Arcata
Stanley "Buck" Nelson's Obituary
We deeply mourn the loss of Buck Nelson, a most beautiful, generous and kind brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. Buck was born in Freeport, Illinois to Harry and Verda Nelson on April 29, 1949 and died after a long fight against cancer on December 3rd 2015 at his home in Arcata, California. As a new High School graduate with an adventurous spirit, Buck moved to California, experienced first- hand the social upheavals of the 60's, graduated with a Social Science degree from California State University, Chico. He soon thereafter moved to Florida to work alongside one of his professors to develop an innovative self-help program with people in situations of poverty.
Buck traveled to Mexico, Guatamala, and Belize, as well as criss-crossing the United States at many times. He was seldom seen without his Alaskan canine, Missy. For some years he made his home in Apple River and, with partner Beverly Paige, his dream came true when they planted a tree farm which continues to thrive West of Apple River. When Hurricane Katrina hit Waveland, Mississippi, Buck grabbed his tools and headed for the storm center where his sister's house had been demolished to help with re-building after the devastation. A role model of passionate, generous living, his dear, life-long friends span the country from N.Y. City to California, Central America to Alaska, wherever he stayed long enough to visit for a while.
Buck is survived by his brother H.Ronald Nelson and wife Jackie, sisters Sandra Nelson, Marjorie Mapes and husband Ron, Julie Nelson and partner Tommy Lewis, and Kristine Mohrbacker and husband Warren; eight nieces and nephews and nine adoring great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great nephew.
A celebration of Buck's life will be held on May 14, 2016 at the Apple River Event Center in Apple River, IL beginning at 12:00 pm.
Buck traveled to Mexico, Guatamala, and Belize, as well as criss-crossing the United States at many times. He was seldom seen without his Alaskan canine, Missy. For some years he made his home in Apple River and, with partner Beverly Paige, his dream came true when they planted a tree farm which continues to thrive West of Apple River. When Hurricane Katrina hit Waveland, Mississippi, Buck grabbed his tools and headed for the storm center where his sister's house had been demolished to help with re-building after the devastation. A role model of passionate, generous living, his dear, life-long friends span the country from N.Y. City to California, Central America to Alaska, wherever he stayed long enough to visit for a while.
Buck is survived by his brother H.Ronald Nelson and wife Jackie, sisters Sandra Nelson, Marjorie Mapes and husband Ron, Julie Nelson and partner Tommy Lewis, and Kristine Mohrbacker and husband Warren; eight nieces and nephews and nine adoring great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great nephew.
A celebration of Buck's life will be held on May 14, 2016 at the Apple River Event Center in Apple River, IL beginning at 12:00 pm.
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