Collene Nelson

Collene Nelson, age 74, of Grantsburg, passed away on Thursday March 31, 2016 at the Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona, WI. Collene was born on October 26, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to parents Roland and Uva (Blake) Amey. Collene served as a caregiver for most of her life, both in her own home and at the Burnett Medical Center as a CNA for many years. Together, Collene and her husband, Laurence, raised their seven children on the family farm. Collene always had a strong faith in God which she instilled upon all of her children. She enjoyed art, painting, coloring and spending time quality with her family. Collene will be remembered for her tender heart and her ability to express unconditional love towards all of her children and grandchildren. Collene is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Uva; step-father, Melvin “Bill” Johnson; beloved husband, Laurence Nelson; son, Laurel Nelson; two granddaughters; brothers, Bud (Mona) Amey and Tommy Amey; sister, Tinkie (Ralph) Krause. She is survived by her children: Cheryl (Scott) Hotchkiss, Charlene (Don) Strabel, Cindy (Jerry) Olson, Annette (Laurel) Nelson, Julie (Paul) Uhren, Tammi (John) Perkins, and Jenny (John) Oxley; grandchildren: Kimberly (Aaron), Kristi (Jay), Megan (Billy), Charles (Anna), Sheri (Tim), Missy (Dale), Matt (Melissa), Mitch (Callie), Paul, Jim (Mariah), Samantha, David, Daniel, Bekah (Ryan), Aly, John, Emily, Laurence, Stephanie, Lauren and Madelyn; great-grandchildren: Baby Graves, Ethan, Jaelyn, Gage, Jed, Jonah, Alex, Isaac, Luke, Kate, Eli, John, Braden, Brett, Ben and Noah; siblings: Geri (Bounce) Mohar, Roland (Sharon) Amey and Terry (Jackie) Amey; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives and friends. A visitation for Collene will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg Chapel.  Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:00AM (visitation from 10:00AM - 11:00AM) at the Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg with Pastor David W. Frazer officiating.  Interment will be held at Wood River Baptist Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Jay Foust, Donald Strabel, Jerry Olson, Paul Nelson, Paul Uhren, John Perkins and John Oxley. Honorary Pallbearers are Armand Luedtke and Dean Nelson. The family would like to send special thanks to the Grace Edgewood Assisted Living and to the St. Joseph’s Home Care and Hospice for their exceptional care and compassionate staff. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com