Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Nelson, Walter Iven December 7 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Walter Iven Nelson
Services: Mon., Dec. 13, 11 a.m.

Walter Iven Nelson went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2004. He was 
88 

Walt was born September 21, 1916, in Richmond, MO. He married Nancy Elizabeth 
Allen in 1944 while serving during WWII as pilot in the Army Air Corps. Walt 
retired from his job as chief account for the Dept. of Kern County Airports in 
1983 after which he & Nancy traveled extensively.

Walt was active at First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield, Ys Men and SIRS.

Walt is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Susi Youngs of Visalia; son, 
Doug and wife, Jody Nelson of Grover Beach; 4 grandchildren: Karen and 
husband, Troy Pace of Visalia, Luke Youngs of Fresno, Jennifer Nelson of 
Grover Beach, David and wife, Joscelyn Nelson also of Grover Beach; 4 great-
grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin and Madeline Pace; sister, Pat Boggs of 
Kansas, and California sister, June Moreland of Simi Valley. He was preceded 
in death by his great-granddaughter, Julia Pace, his brother, Axel and sister, 
Lee.

He enjoyed golf, camping, fishing, family, good food, good friends, and a good 
joke. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held Monday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m., at the 
First Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church of 
Bakersfield. 


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