Shirley Mae Nelson

Shirley Mae Nelson, 86 of Lander Wyoming passed away on June 12th 2021 at Sage West Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 25th at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Shirley was born May 23rd 1935 to Bert and Martha Ward in Minneapolis Minnesota. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Central High School in 1953. In 1956 she married the love of her life Joseph Nelson also from Minneapolis.

They made their home in Lander, Wyoming where they raised their 4 daughters. Although at first it was extremely hard for this city girl to adjust to the Wild West of Wyoming, she soon grew to love Lander and made it her forever home.

Shirley worked 20 plus years at Bens Supermarket and later Superfoods as a checker. She loved visiting with all her regulars and was known and loved by many.

Shirleys greatest love was raising her daughters and later many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a huge heart and more than enough love for all of them.

She is survived by her brother, Micheal Ward of Fayetteville Arkansas; daughters, Laura Nelson and Cathy Nordloh of Casper, Lisa(Don) Norman and Pamela(Scott)Ross of Lander; 9 grandchildren,18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild due soon; and her beloved companion dog, Rocko.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bert Ward and Martha Ward; brother, Patrick Ward; sisters, Pearl Johnson and Daisy Evans; and her husband, Joe Nelson.

Memorial contributions may be mailed directly to The Pet Connection, 120 Chittim Rd, Lander, WY 82520 .

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