Barbara J. Nelson, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Barbara J.Nelson

Date of Birth March 31, 1936
Passed Away On November 18, 2020
At Age 84 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Barbara J. Nelson age 84, of Fremont
Died Wednesday November 18, 2020 at home.

Barbara was born March 31, 1936 in Omaha to Glen and Helen 'Howell' Watson. She was raised in the Omaha area and graduated from Omaha Central High School. After high school, she attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Barbara married Raymond A. Nelson on April 28, 1956 in Omaha. Due to Ray's job with Union Pacific Railroad, the couple lived all over the country. They returned to Omaha in 1983, eventually moving to Woodcliff and then into Fremont in 2001.

When the family was young, Barbara was very involved with Boy/Girl Scouts. Barbara was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont and was very involved in many aspects of the church.

Survivors:
Son – Steve (Lisa) Nelson of Omaha
Son-in-law – Eric (Donna) Petrie of Houma, LA.
Sisters-in-law – Judy (Bill) Connick of Tucson, AZ.
Joyce (Pete) Konrath of Tucson, AZ.
8 grandchildren
8 great grandchildren
Special Friend – Glenn Mueller of Fremont

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband in 2009, daughter Debra Petrie, son William 'Bill' Nelson and a great granddaughter.

The funeral will be restricted to family only at 10am, Monday, November 23, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and it will be live-streamed (through the church). The Rev. Ryan Ankersen will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the church. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Omaha. Closed casket visitation will be Sunday from 2-5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Masks are required for both visitation and service.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com


To view a livestream of the service:

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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

November 22, 2020

2:00pm to 5:00pm (masks)

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Funeral Service

Private Family Only Service

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

401 E. Military

Fremont, NE, 68025

November 23, 2020

10:00 Livestream

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Graveside Service

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Omaha, NE

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Condolences (4)

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Sandra Sukstorf FREMONT, NE November 23, 2020
"Our Deepest Sympathy on your loss. We were acquainted with Barb through Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was a very positive person and enjoyed knowing her. Norm & Gini Nelson are good friends.
Del & Sandy Sukstorf"
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Char Walsh Port St. Lucie, FL November 20, 2020
"The Nelson Family: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. I worked with your dad at the railroad and Ray was such a wonderful man. I also met your mother. Lisa, I'm the grandmother to the Jensen twins when you were principal at St. Bernadette's school. I'm sure you will remember them. We are all living in Florida and the twins are doing well. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time for you."
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Charlene Walsh Port St. Lucie, FL November 20, 2020
"Steve and family: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. I worked for your dad at the railroad and he was a wonderful man and I met your mother as well. My grandsons went to St. Bernadette, the Jensen twins, and Lisa was principal. I'm sure she will remember the Jensen twins. They are now 25 and are living in West Palm Beach and doing well. Again, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Char"
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