JULY 4, 1930 ~ DECEMBER 24, 2018 (AGE 88)

Wilda Francis Nelson, age 88, passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Hospital on December 24th, 2018.  Born on July 04, 1930 in Courtenay to the late Charles and Connie Bool. 

She was predeceased by her husband James Richard {Dick} Nelson, brother Clifford and sister Phyllis; she is survived by her children son Gerald {Gerry} and daughters Janice and Valerie.

Wilda attended school in Port Alberni and there she met Dick Nelson.  They married and eventually built their dream home at Sproat Lake.  Wilda had a lifelong passion for landscape gardening and a deep love of nature and wildlife.  She was happiest spending time with her family outdoors on camping, boating or skiing trips. An excellent cook and gifted sewer making numerous ballet costumes for her daughters.  With her parrot Willie on her shoulder they would watch hockey games together. 

She will be missed by all that knew her. 

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be announced at a later date. 

Condolences through https://www.yatesmemorial.ca/

• Date : 2018-12-24
• Location : Nanaimo, BC