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Pearl Iva Nelson

November 16, 2013

Pearl Iva Nelson

November 6, 1919 ~ November 16, 2013


Pearl Nelson passed away at her Swan Valley Lodge residence on November 16, 2013 at the age of 94 years.

She was born to George and Katherine Gillespie on November 6, 1919, in Rutland, Saskatchewan. Pearl married Albin Nelson and was self- employed as a bookkeeper.

Pearl was pre-deceased by her parents George and Katherine Gillespie, and her husband Albin Nelson.

She is survived by her daughter Evelyn (Lester) Benton; grandchildren Danny, Bernice, Donald, Debbie and George; great-grandchildren Christine, Christopher, Breanna and Noah; and great-great-grandchild Shealyn.


A Graveside Service was held on November 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge (Equipment Fund), Box 1880 Creston, B.C. V0B 1G0 or the Creston Valley Hospice, 1720 Birch St. Creston, BC V0B 1G5.