Scott W. Nelson

Memorial Services for Scott W. Nelson will be conducted from the Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Nebraska on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Thalia Woodworth, officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Scott Wray Nelson, 47 years of age, of rural Stamford, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Harlan County Health Systems in Alma. Scott was born on April 16, 1962 in Alma, the son of Richard "Dick" W. and Sharon L. (Samoyloff) Nelson. At the age of eight, Scott and his family moved to Norton, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated from Norton High School with the class of 1980. Following graduation, Scott enlisted into the Army National Guard at Norton. During his time in the National Guard, Scott also attended the Denver School of Art, where he pursued his love of photography. In 1985 he moved to Stamford. While living at Orleans, Nebraska, he met the love of his life, Angel Hunter. On September 18, 1999, the couple was united in marriage and to this union two daughters: Julianne and Bonnie Wray were born. Scott also lovingly accepted his two step-children: Dylan and Maggie as his own. The family made their home in rural Stamford. Scott was employed by the Orleans Elevator for eleven years and most recently had been employed by Springbrook Lawn Service of Orleans.

He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and also enjoyed bowling for many years. Most of all, Scott loved to spend time with his family, especially his children. He was a member of Pheasants Forever and the N.R.A.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Angel Nelson of rural Stamford; two daughters: Julie and Bonnie Nelson of the family home; two step-children: Dylan and Maggie Spradlin of Norton; his mother, Sharon Nelson of Alma; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Sherri Boo of Almena, Kansas; brother-in-law, Kelly Boo of Laramie, Wyoming; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Richard Nelson and his grandparents.

There will be no visitation as the family in honoring Scott's wish for cremation.

A memorial has been established in his memory and will be used to create a scholarship fund for his children.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com.

The Mitchell Funeral Home of Orleans, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements.