Betty Nelson

Betty Charlotte Nelson, age 86, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away Wednesday morning, September 2, 2015. Betty was born in Grantsburg on July 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Sather) Carlson. She was raised on the family farm in Branstad and attended public schools in Branstad and Grantsburg. On July 6, 1946, Betty was united in marriage to Arthur P. “Bud” Nelson at a ceremony in Pine City, MN. While raising three children, Betty worked part time as a nurse at the Grantsburg Hospital. She later was employed for over 20 years at the Rainbow Café. Betty was a neighborhood news correspondent for the Inter-County Leader newspaper, and was a member of the Sky Watch Auxiliary during the cold war. She also sold and delivered Avon products for many years; driving her moped in good weather and having Bud drive her when it was cold or wet outside. Betty was an original member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Grantsburg, and was quite active in church activities and events. She was a very helpful member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 185. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking, canning, traveling and camping in the Winnebago, and fishing with her husband, Bud. She enjoyed time with her family, and especially loved the holidays. Betty had a very friendly, kind and gentle personality. She had a strong faith in The Lord, and was loving, caring and giving. Preceding her in death are her father, Charles Carlson; her mother and stepfather, Bertha and Jonny Larson; her husband, Bud Nelson, on February 28, 2003; a daughter, Barbara Jean “BJ” Braynard on March 22, 2015, and Barbara’s husband, Bruce E. Braynard on April 9, 2013; a grandson-in-law, Roy York; as well as six brothers and sisters and their spouses. Betty is survived by two sons, Steve Nelson and Kevin (Darla) Nelson; a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Nelson; seven grandchildren: Roxanne (Ryan) Smith, Debi York and Ron (Kristin) Carlson; Lonnie (Angie) Nelson and Brad (Kandy) Nelson; Cathy (Duane) Truehart and Krystal Nelson; eighteen great-grandchildren; three great, great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. The funeral service for Betty Nelson will be conducted at 3:00 pm (visitation 2:00 to 3:00 pm), Saturday, September 5, 2015, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 635 State Hwy 70, Grantsburg , WI, with Dr. Emory L. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated. The funeral service for Betty Nelson will be conducted at 3:00 pm (visitation 2:00 to 3:00 pm), Saturday, September 5, 2015, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 635 State Hwy 70, Grantsburg , WI, with Dr. Emory L. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated.