Nelson, Gayle A. (Johnson) age 83 of Columbia Heights, passed away at home August 10, 2017 of heart failure. 1952 graduate of Mpls Central High. Preceded in death by husband, Ray; grandparents, Peter & Annie Nelson and C.A.W. & Mary Johnson. Survived by children, Mike (Connie) Nelson, Paula Nelson and Tim (Shelly) Nelson; grandchildren, Jennifer Anderson, Josh (Tracy) Nelson, Jake (Bri) Nelson and Kori Nelson; great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Sawyer Nelson. She will be missed by family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. D. Dulas and staff at Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make-A-Wish. Memorial service 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 17, with gathering one hour prior at: Washburn-McReavy.com Columbia Hts Chapel 763-789-4436 4101 Central Avenue NE

Published on August 13, 2017


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