Robert H. Nelson

Mr. Robert 'Bob' H. Nelson passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at Huron Woods Nursing Home. Age 90 years. He was born September 21, 1919 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Bob was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, formerly owned and operated C & N Grocery "Bob's Store", was employed at Farmer Pete Packing Co. and Vaughn Baking Company. He was a member of the U.C.T., AMVETS Post 22 and served with the United States Army, 137 th General Hospital Division during WW II. Bob was an avid fly fisherman, enjoyed hunting and had a great love for dogs. On May 17, 1952 he married the former Dorothy M. Curriston at Madison Ave. United Methodist Church and she survives his passing along with two daughters; Brenda (James Jr.) Leland of Midland and Cheryl Valentine (Craig Oatten) of Saginaw, three grandchildren; Kari (Will) Winnicki of Washington, DC, Abby Edgington of Midland and James Leland III of Midland, two great-grandchildren; Caleb and Nora Edgington, one sister; Norma Berthiaume of Bay City, his buddy at the nursing home Harvey Fick, his beloved dog; Charlie and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Sarah Nelson, five sisters and one brother. The family would like to extend a heart felt thank you to the staff at Huron Woods Nursing Home of the extra special care they provided for Bob during his stay with them. Funeral Services will take place Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc., 201 W. Midland St. Officiating will be Rev. Carol M. Blair-Bouse with interment following in Oak Ridge Cemetery under the auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. and until the time of services. Members of the AMVETS Post 22 will meet at the funeral home Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for a White Clover Ceremony. Memorial cards for Christ United Methodist Church or the Humane Society of Bay County will be available at the funeral home.