| Name |
Harold Gilbert NELSON |
| Born |
20 Aug 1927 |
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
19 Jul 2006 |
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA |
| Buried |
22 Jul 2006 |
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA |
| Notes |
- From the George Boom Funeral Home website:
“Sioux Falls- Harold Gilbert Nelson, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 22 at Grace Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Hills of Rest Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2006 at George Boom Funeral Home with the family present to greet friends from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Harold was born on August 20, 1927 to Harold D. and Gudrun Nelson. He served with the United States Navy Seabees during World War II and the Korean War.
Harold married Betty McRoden on May 9, 1953. He worked for Northern States Power Company (now XCEL Energy) for over 40 years. After his retirement he still worked for XCEL giving electrical safety demonstrations to 3rd graders and worked for security at the Sioux Falls Arena.
Harold is survived by his wife, Betty, Sioux Falls; 3 children, Gary (Carol) Coeur D’ Alene, ID, Brent (Dawn) Nelson, Rapid City, SD, and Sherilyn (Scott) Carmody, Sioux Falls; 7 grandchildren; and one sister, Lillian (Wesley) Hofstad, Sioux Falls.”
From Memorial Folder distributed at the George Boom Funeral Home:
“In Memory: Harold Gilbert Nelson
941 S. Holt Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 78 years, 10 months, 29 days
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2006
Grace Lutheran Church
Rev. Siri Sorensen, Officiating
Evonne Harris, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
“On Eagles Wings” “Borning Cry”
Congregational Hymn
“Amazing Grace”
Interment:
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Pallbearers
El Riad Shrine Provost Unit
Alan Blake; Bud Carleton; Merl Duba; Robert Goos; Lowell Larson; Don Kachelhoffer
Honorary Pallbearers: Harold’s Seven Grandchildren
Harold Gilbert Nelson, son of Harold D. and Gudrun Nelson, was born on August 20, 1927 in Sioux Falls, SD. He attended Whittier Elementary School and Washington High School. After high school he served with the United States Navy Seabees during World War II and the Korean War.
Harold was united in marriage with Betty McRoden on May 9, 1953 in Sioux Falls. He worked for Northern States Power Company (now XCEL Energy) for over 40 years. After retirement, he still worked for XCEL Energy giving electrical safety demonstrations to 3rd graders and worked security at the Sioux Falls Arena.
Harold was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and was an usher for Sunday services. He was also a member of the El Riad Shrine, the American Legion, a past 1st chief of the Sioux Falls Police Reserve, past president of Northern States Power Company Credit Union and past president of I.E.S. Harold also coached youth softball andd served as a scout leader on several committees with the Boy Scouts.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Betty Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD; three children, Gary (Carol) Nelson, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Brent (Dawn) Nelson, Rapid City, SD, and Sherilyn (Scott) Carmody, Sioux Falls, SD; seven grandchildren, Blake, Larissa, and Valerie Nelson, Ryan and John Nelson, Erica and Brendan Carmody; and one sister, Lillian (Wesley) Hofstad, Sioux Falls, SD.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mildred Wyman and Alice Lowell.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at George Boom Funeral Home following the committal service.”
SSDI:
Harold Gilbert Nelson
Birth: 20 Aug 1927
Death: 19 Jul 2006-Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Civil:South Dakota
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| Person ID |
I106 |
Lowell&Block |
| Last Modified |
15 Sep 2018 |
| Father |
Harold Dreyer NELSON, b. 10 Sep 1883, Bjørnskinn, Andøy, Nordland, Norway , d. 29 May 1963, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA (Age 79 years) |
| Mother |
Gudrun Marie NILSEN, b. 4 Oct 1893, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway , d. 19 Feb 1980, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA (Age 86 years) |
| Married |
26 Dec 1922 |
Garretson, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA |
| Photos
|
 | Nelson, Harold D. and wife Gudrun.
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 | Nelson, Harold D. and Gudrun M. Nilsen. Wedding portrait.
The couple married on 26 Dec 1922, in Garretson, South Dakota. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. Family. Nelson siblings in their teens.
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 | Nelson, Harold D. Family.
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 | Nelson, Harold D. Family. Nelson siblings with their cousin, Ingrid Lien Weatherhead.
Ingrid's mother, Olga, was Gudrun Nelson's sister. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. Family. Christmas at Harold and Gudrun Nelson's home. 1946.
L. to R.: Harold G. Nelson, Mildred Nelson Gann, Alice Nelson Lowell, Ray Gann (lying on floor), Barbara Hofstad (held by Ray), Gudrun Nelson holding Eddie Ray Gann, Wes Hofstad (back of couch), Lillian Nelson Hofstad, Harold D. Nelson. |
 | Nelson, Gudrun. Children.
Taken at 1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, home of Alice Nelson, Lowell. L to R: Lillian, Harold, Gudrun, Alice, and Mildred. |
 | Nelson, Gudrun and Harold D. with their grandson, Jerry Lowell.
On the steps of Harold and Gudrun's home at 810 N. French, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. Family.
Celebrating Lil's 70th birthday. Left to right: Alice Nelson Lowell, Lillian Nelson Hofstad, Mildred Nelson Gann Wyman, and Harold Nelson. |
 | Lowell Family. Christmas 1959(?) Part 1.
The extended Lowell family at 1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. L. to R.: Harold D. Nelson, Gudrun Nelson, Myra Lowell, Gert Lowell, Charles Lowell, George Lowell, John Lowell, Flora Luker. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. and wife Gudrun. Christmas 1962 (?) at the Lowells, 1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
L. to R.: Wes Hofstad, Gudrun Nelson, Sandra Hofstad, Linda Lowell, Harold D. Nelson. This picture may be the last one taken of Harold Nelson, who died May 29 1963. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. Children. 1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 1965?
L. to R.: Lillian Nelson Hofstad, Alice Nelson Lowell, Gudrun Nelson, Harold G. Nelson, Mildred Nelson Gann. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. and Gudrun. Family. Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
L. to R.: Mildred Nelson Gann, Alice Nelson Lowell, Gudrun Nelson, Harold D. Nelson, Lillian Nelson Hofstad, Harold G. Nelson. |
 | Lowell, Alice Nelson. Confirmation celebration.
Taken at the Nelson residence, 1316 E. 7th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1941.
Back row: Arnie Hofland, Mildred Nelson, Harold Mostrom, Gudrun Nelson (only a small part of her face is visible), Leonard Mostrom, Albert Hofland (only a small part of his face is visible), Mildred Hofland, Maxine Hofland, Harold D. Nelson.
Front row: Harold G. Nelson, Bob Hofland, Alice Nelson, Mabel Mostrom, Ida Hofland, and Helen Hofland (with arms crossed). |
 | Nelson, Harold Dreyer and Gudrun's four children.
Taken approximately 1932. L to R: Harold, Lillian, Alice, and Mildred. |
 | Nelson, Harold Dreyer and wife, Gudrun Marie Nilsen.
Taken in October 1957 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. and wife Gudrun Nilsen.
Christmas at 810 N. French, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. |
 | Nelson, Harold Dreyer extended family.
The extended Nelson clan gathers to welcome cousin Inger Lien on her visit to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in November 2002.
Back row, left to right: Jeff Zelhart, Leann Zelhart, Tom Geraets, Matt Geraets, Linda Geraets, Ken Dunlap, Macey Dunlap, Sandy Dunlap, Judy Melham, Barb Hofstad, and Carla Dunlap;
Middle row, left to right: Millie Hofland, Betty Nelson, Harold Nelson, Inger Lien, Lil Hofstad, and Wes Hofstad;
Front row, left to right: Mitch Block, Amanda Dunlap, Megan Zelhart, Katie Dunlap, Tracy Peltier, and Jerry Lowell. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. and wife, Gudrun. Grandchildren.
A photograph of a number of the Nelson grandchildren at a party hosted by Sandy Dunlap for Gerald Lowell, who was visiting South Dakota from his home in southern Spain. Top row: Barbara Hofstad, 2nd row from top: Gerald Lowell and Sandy Dunlap.
3rd row from top: Judy Hofstad Melham and Linda Lowell Geraets. Bottom row: Sherilyn Nelson Carmody and Leann Lowell Zelhart. Picture taken on 3 Aug 2015. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. and wife Gudrun. Their three youngest children.
Top to bottom: Lillian Nelson Hofstad, Harold Nelson, and Alice Nelson Lowell. Location unknown. Taken during early 1930s. Photo found by Elin Volden Andersen in her mother’s (Esther Reinholdtsen Volden) possessions after her death in March 2018. Elin’s father and Esther’s husband was Aksel Volden (1922-1997), the only child of Hansine Olsen (1896-1970), who was Elin’s grandmother and Harold D. Nelson’s sister. |
 | Nelson girls with Evelyn Johnson.
L. to R.: Alice, Lillian, Evelyn (Rae Vik Johnson's oldest daughter), and Mildred. Photo found by Elin Volden Andersen in her mother’s (Esther Reinholdtsen Volden) possessions after her death in March 2018. Elin’s father and Esther’s husband was Aksel Volden (1922-1997), the only child of Hansine Olsen (1896-1970), who was Elin’s grandmother and Harold D. Nelson’s sister. |
 | Nelson, Harold D. and Gudrun Nelson. Children.
L. to R. Harold G., Alice, Mildred, and Lillian. Taken at the time of Harold's graduation from high school. This is the photograph that Harold D. had sent to various of his relatives in northern Norway that was reported hanging on the wall in at least one of his brothers/sisters homes in Vik. Photo found by Elin Volden Andersen in her mother’s (Esther Reinholdtsen Volden) possessions after her death in March 2018. Elin’s father and Esther’s husband was Aksel Volden (1922-1997), the only child of Hansine Olsen (1896-1970), who was Elin’s grandmother and Harold D. Nelson’s sister. |
| Documents
|
 | Marriage. Nelson, Harold D. and Gudrun M. Nielson. Marriage Certificate.
Married on 26 December 1922 at Garretson, South Dakota. |
 | Marriage. Nelson, Harold D. and Gudrun M. Nielson. Wedding License
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 | Marriage. Nelson, Harold and Gudrun Marie Nilsen. Marriage license.
Gudrun and Harold were married on 26 Dec 1922. |
| Histories |
 | Religion. East Side Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Harold D. Nelson family attended this church. |
| Albums |
 | 810 N. French, Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1)
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| Family ID |
F35 |
Group Sheet |
1927 - 2006 (78 years)
= Link to Google Maps 
