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Edwin Frederick Nelson, 88, died peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital while surrounded by family.
Born October 7, 1920, in Michigan, concern for his father's health brought the family to California and Pismo Beach in 1922 where he received his early schooling.
After graduating from Arroyo Grande High School he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, and soon after while on a short leave, he and his high school sweetheart, Barbara Taylor, were married in Reno, Nevada on November 13, 1942.
On his return to civilian life following WWII, "Eddie", as he was known, began his entrepreneurial career, culminating in 1952 with purchase of the Arroyo Grande Truck Co., soon to become Certified Freight Lines. Recognized for his honesty and dedication to small farmers of the area, Nelson quickly led the business to success as one of the major trucking lines.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara; daughter Susan (Jon) Cramer; sons; Fred (Shannon) Nelson; and James Nelson; grandchildren; Scott (Rebecca) Cramer, Tim (Shelly) Cramer, Jill (Craig) Vivid, Shelly Nelson, James (Jaime) Nelson, Cydney Nelson and Parker Nelson, as well as six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Elizabeth Nelson, Jean (Don) Thompson, and Helen Orlean Fox, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Edwin was pre-deceased by granddaughter Kimberlee Nelson.
Graveside services will take place under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at the Arroyo Grande Cemetery located between Halcyon Road and Brisco Road in Arroyo Grande.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kimberlee Tye Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
Published in Santa Maria Times from April 11 to April 12, 2009
Born October 7, 1920, in Michigan, concern for his father's health brought the family to California and Pismo Beach in 1922 where he received his early schooling.
After graduating from Arroyo Grande High School he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, and soon after while on a short leave, he and his high school sweetheart, Barbara Taylor, were married in Reno, Nevada on November 13, 1942.
On his return to civilian life following WWII, "Eddie", as he was known, began his entrepreneurial career, culminating in 1952 with purchase of the Arroyo Grande Truck Co., soon to become Certified Freight Lines. Recognized for his honesty and dedication to small farmers of the area, Nelson quickly led the business to success as one of the major trucking lines.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara; daughter Susan (Jon) Cramer; sons; Fred (Shannon) Nelson; and James Nelson; grandchildren; Scott (Rebecca) Cramer, Tim (Shelly) Cramer, Jill (Craig) Vivid, Shelly Nelson, James (Jaime) Nelson, Cydney Nelson and Parker Nelson, as well as six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Elizabeth Nelson, Jean (Don) Thompson, and Helen Orlean Fox, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Edwin was pre-deceased by granddaughter Kimberlee Nelson.
Graveside services will take place under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at the Arroyo Grande Cemetery located between Halcyon Road and Brisco Road in Arroyo Grande.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kimberlee Tye Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
Published in Santa Maria Times from April 11 to April 12, 2009
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