Nelson, Alan Joseph 26, died on September 1, 2017 at his parents' Shoreview, MN home. He was born August 9, 1991 in Minneapolis. Alan attended Moundsview High School and St. Paul College. Alan was a charismatic, loving, funny, sensitive and generous young man. He enjoyed helping others and making people laugh. He loved kids and looked forward to being a dad some day. His warmth, his light, his grace will be missed by his surviving family including his parents Brian Jon and Leigh Tornabene Nelson; his sisters Stella (Anna) Luna and Alexis; his grandmother Audrey Tornabene; his uncles/aunts: David/Kathleen, Robert/Lynn, Joseph, and Daniel; cousins and many others. Alan was preceded in death by grandparents Newlyn and Doris Nelson and Russell Tornabene. There is not a formal service or burial. Friends and family will meet on numerous occasions to share pictures and stories, to laugh, to cry and to honor a beautiful life. The family is gratefully accepting donations towards a memorial seat plaque to be displayed in our beloved Lakeshore Players Theatre.

Published on September 24, 2017


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