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James Donovan Nelson (Jim) passed away in Billings, Montana on August
13, 2007. Jim was born on November 4, 1945 to Earl and Ruth Nelson. He
grew up and was educated in Billings, graduating from Billings Senior
High School in 1964 and Eastern Montana College in 1975.
Jim spent the majority of his professional life
working as a stockbroker. His affinity for numbers and great
charisma afforded him much success in that field. Sadly, during his
later years, Jim succumbed to a lifelong battle with alcoholism.
Ultimately, this disease and lifestyle led to his tragic passing.
He will be remembered most for his wonderful sense
of humor, incredible intelligence, and his love of and skill at
poker and blackjack.
Jim is survived by a son, Jeff Nelson, of Seattle,
Washington; daughters Shelby (Michael) Gilluly and Sydne (Jeff)
DeBusk of Billings; sister Sharon (Don) Pryor of Westlake Village,
California; nieces Cathie Oliver, Cherie (Scott) Ash, and Sharyl
Abbott; grandson Jade Nelson; granddaughters Molly DeBusk and Laine
Gilluly; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and
Ruth Nelson; a brother, John; a
sister, Loretta MacMillan; a nephew, Greg
MacMillan; a niece, Christie Oliver Ferrin; and several aunts and
uncles.
Dad, God bless you and keep you. May you now find
peace, warmth, and contentment.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on
Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001
Alderson Avenue. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Montana Rescue
Mission, 2822 Minnesota Ave., Billings, MT 59101. |