Merle Nelson

Kingsford - Merle Carlson Nelson, 99, formerly of 905 Withworth Ave. Kingsford, MI died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Hyland Nursing Home. She was born April 20, 1908 in Michigamme, MI, daughter of the late Albert and Ada (Kingstrand) Olson. Merle graduated from Michigamme High School and attended 2 years at Marquette Normal College (NMU), receiving a degree in teaching. She married Frank Carlson on Sept. 20, 1928 in Iron Mountain . He preceded her in death in 1959. In 1962, Merle married Don Nelson and he preceded her in death in 1986. She was a resident of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford area for nearly 80 years. Merle taught for many years at the Amidon School and Garden Village School, retiring in 1967. She took great pride in her teaching career and enjoyed when former students remembered her. She was a member of American Martyr's Church, and a former member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Iron Mtn.-Kingsford Women's Club. Merle enjoyed reading, watching birds, and quilting. She made quilts for nearly all her grandchildren throughout the years. Survived by 3 children; Frank (Montine) Carlson of Warner Robbins, GA William "Red" Carlson of Kingsford, and Lee (Barbara) Carlson of Breitung Twsp., MI 10 Grandchildren: Allen, Lisa, Tom, Joy, Gail, Mark, Micheal, Cynthia, Diana, and Eric. 9 step children; Alice Brown, Merlin Nelson, Donald Nelson, Irving Nelson, Carol Fautner, Mavis Powell, Norma Scolatti, Allen Nelson, and Patricia Nolf. Many great grandchildren, numerous step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and step great-great grandchildren. Prededed in death by 1 daughter, Josephine Kanik, 1 step daughter, Catherine Gulash, 4 brothers, Albert, Clyde, John, and Earl Olson, and a daughter-in-law Ernestine Carlson. Private family services will be held Tuesday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Father Joseph Gouin will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Family members will serve as pallbearrers Memorials can be made to the Dickinson County Library in her memory. Condolenses may be expressed on line to the family of Merle Calrson Nelson at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Merle Nelson

September 21, 1908 - September 21, 2007