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Vivian Darlene Nelson

October 15, 1930 – December 23, 2019
Obituary of Vivian Darlene Nelson
IN THE CARE OF

East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

Vivian Darlene Nelson, of Normal, 89, entered Heaven’s gates at 4:30 p.m. on Monday December 23, 2019 at her home, with family at her side.

Visitation will be Saturday December 28, 2019 from 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. A private family burial to follow.

Vivian was born on October 15, 1930 in Stockport, Iowa on their family farm. She married Carl W. Nelson on October 15, 1949. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1996.

Vivian is survived by her brother Donnie (Shirley) Dorothy, Fairfield, IA; her children Rodney (Reta), Fremont, IA; Joni, Wylie, TX; Tim, Normal, IL; Jamie (Stephanie), Pontiac, IL; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was a volunteer at Bromenn for over 40 years, she was an avid golfer and a serious Cubs fan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association (heart.org).

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FAMILY

Floyd DorothyFather

Edith StanleyMother

Carl W. NelsonSpouse

Donnie (Shirley) DorothyBrother

Rodney (Reta) NelsonSon

Joni NelsonDaughter

Tim NelsonSon

Jamie (Stephanie) NelsonSon

Vivian also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

PALLBEARERS

Rodney Nelson

Tim Nelson

Jamie Nelson

Connor Rodier

Trevor Lessman

Donnie Dorothy

AJ McCabeHonorary Pallbearer

DONATIONS

American Heart Association

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