October 19, 1947 ~ September 12, 2022 (age 74)
Marc Allyn Nelson, 74, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022 after a brief illness.
Marc was born on October 19th, 1947 in Iowa to Elaine and Vince Nelson. Life started on a farm in Harlan, Iowa. As the son of a pastor, church assignments brought them to Sheridan, WY, Farmington, NM, and Billings and Laurel, MT. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1966 and continued his education at Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, graduating in May 1969.
Marc was united in marriage to Zay (Partridge) Nelson on March 30th, 1974. Together they raised two daughters. Their lives brought them from Milwaukee to Montana to Denver until their eventual retirement in Longmont, CO.
Marc was preceded in death by his wife, Zay, his parents, Vince and Elaine Nelson and his brother, TK Nelson. He is survived by his daughters Kelly (Jim) Lang, Sioux Falls, and Amy (Health) Kahler, Arvada, and four grandchildren, Isaac, Charlotte, Annabelle & Logan, sister Nikki (Jerry) Brannen and brother Jim (Brenda) Nelson.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 23rd, 2022 at New Creation Church, 737 Bross St, Longmont, CO at 11:00 am. Reception to follow service, internment will be at a later date in Harlan, IA. The service will also be live streamed.
In lieu of flowers please consider supporting either New Creation Church or the St Vrain Manor both in Longmont, Colorado. These organizations were incredible important and supportive of both Marc and Zay Nelson.
Condolences can be sent to Amy Kahler (daughter) 12223 W 68th Ave Arvada, CO 80004 or [email protected]
