Lynda Lois Nelson

Lynda Lois (Killion) Nelson was born May 13, 1937 in Akron, Nebraska to Ralph and Lois (Sherburn) Killion. She grew up in Spalding, Nebraska, and graduated from Spalding High School in 1955. She went on to earn her LPN from the Omaha Public School of Vocational Nursing in March 1958. As a young girl, Lynda enjoyed sewing, was active in basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading, and developed a lifelong love for music. Lynda married Marvin Dwayne Nelson on December 20, 1958 at the Primrose Presbyterian Church in Primrose, Nebraska, and they were blessed with four children; Tim, Robin, Lindsay, and Lanai. Marvin and Lynda lived in Omaha for a short time before moving to Yutan where they lived in three homes during their 50 plus years. Marvin preceded Lynda in death in 2012, and just recently, Lynda moved into Omaha. Lynda worked for many years as an LPN at the Saunders County Hospital in Wahoo, Nebraska until her retirement in 1994. She was proud of the job she performed, but was happy at retirement so that she and Marvin could spend time in Texas. In addition to her job at the hospital, Lynda was church organist at St. John’s Lutheran Church and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Yutan for numerous weddings and funerals. She adored having her grandkids sitting on the bench with her as she played. Lynda was a feisty, spunky, fire-cracker of a woman, who could be opinionated, and was a good friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed bowling, crafts, knitting, crocheting, and bridge. She loved her family, cherished her friends, and looked forward to the trips to Texas. Her favorite color was turquoise, favorite movie could be any of; “The Sting”, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”, or “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World”. She listened to all kinds of music (except rap), but especially was fond of Lori Line and Susan Boyle, and most any musicals and concerts. She could often be found playing bridge, working a cross word puzzle, or reading. Lynda was a fan of the Kansas City Royals (she attended her first game just a few years ago) and the Cornhuskers. She enjoyed dinners at Farmer Brown’s or Grand Fortune, and occasionally sipped a Gin and tonic with a lemon wedge and lots of ice. Lynda’s life centered around her family. She loved her children and was proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Vacations, trips to the zoo, Easter egg hunts, and Sunday dinners followed by a nap were all best spent with family. She had a nickname for each grandchild, and all were familiar with her four “S’s” when riding in her car, Sit down, Sit back, Sit still, and Shut up! Despite her good humor, she would be annoyed if people were using their technology while visiting with her or those who wore a ball cap to the dinner table. Lynda will be remembered by all for her humor, her laughter, her lightheartedness, her kindness, and her giving heart. Lynda passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska just 10 days before her 81st birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Lois Killion, husband Marvin Nelson, sister Norma Jean Ray, and brother Gerald Killion. Lynda is survived by her sons; Timothy (Leslie) of Omaha, and Lindsay (Christy Kuhl) of Yutan, her daughters; Robin (Earl) Tast of Olathe, KS, and Lanai (Jeff) Hampton of Plattsmouth, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sister Eleanor (Bob) Glesinger of Spalding, NE, brother-in-law Virgil (Leona) Nelson, sisters-in-law Marge Nelson, Sue Nelson, and Catherine Nelson, numerous nieces and nephews. Lynda L. Nelson, age 80, of Omaha, formerly of Yutan, passed away 5/3/18. Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Lois Killion, husband Marvin Nelson, sister Norma Jean Ray, and brother Gerald Killion. Survived by sons; Timothy (Leslie) of Omaha, Lindsay (Christy Kuhl) of Yutan, daughters; Robin (Earl) Tast of Olathe, KS, Lanai (Jeff) Hampton of Plattsmouth, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sister Eleanor (Bob) Glesinger of Spalding, NE, brother-in-law Virgil (Leona) Nelson, sisters-in-law Marge Nelson, Sue Nelson, and Catherine Nelson, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 AM Thursday, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Yutan. Visitation Wednesday from Noon to 7 PM with family receiving friends from 5-7 PM at the funeral home in Yutan. Private interment. Memorials to the church.

Lynda Lois Nelson

May 13, 1937 - May 3, 2018