Nancy Jane Frank Nelson

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Obituary- Nelson, Nancy

MRS. NANCY JANE NELSON
Mrs. Nancy Jane Nelson, 76, wife of Dr. Harry L. Nelson of 4009 North Kansas, died at her home Monday.

She was born in Mason, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1873, where she spent her early life. She was married to Dr. Nelson on June 28, 1894. They came to Topeka in 1898. Dr. Nelson served as pastor of churches in Linwood and Rossville, returning to Topeka in 1908, when he became pastor of Potwin Presbyterian church until 1935, when he retired.

Mrs. Nelson was a member of Potwin Presbyterian church and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Viola Marian, in infancy and son Harold F. Nelson on June 6, this year.

Other survivors beside her husband, Dr. H. L. Nelson, and one son, Dr. George W. Nelson of Newton; a daughter, Mrs. Roy Trostle of Rossville; one brother the Rev. A.G. Frank of Seattle, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in Potwin Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon with burial in Rossville cemetery.
MISCELLANEOUS
From the World of pain and sorrow
To the land of peace and rest;
God has taken you, dear Mother,
Where you have found eternal rest.

In memory of our dear wife and Mother, Mrs. H. L. Nelson, who passed away one year ago today, August 15, 1949. Sadly missed by husband and children.