1922
Iona
2011
Iona M. Nelson
June 13, 1922 — February 5, 2011
NELSON, Iona M.
Portage Passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. Iona was born June 13, 1922 in Bay City, a daughter of Charles and Mable Beardsley Thompson. In 1959, Iona and her husband, Byron, moved to Portage and started Hi-Way Service, on what is now known as Shaver Rd., which they operated for several years. She then worked for W.L. Molding for 20 years as a trimmer. Iona was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Nelson, on July 29, 1974. She was also preceded by a brother and 4 sisters. Her survivors include her children, Ronald Anne Nelson of Portage, Carole Melvin LaFrance of Three Rivers and Gary Lorrie Nelson of Schoolcraft; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with Rev James Dyke officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The visitation for Mrs. Nelson will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be given to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269 343-1508
Portage Passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. Iona was born June 13, 1922 in Bay City, a daughter of Charles and Mable Beardsley Thompson. In 1959, Iona and her husband, Byron, moved to Portage and started Hi-Way Service, on what is now known as Shaver Rd., which they operated for several years. She then worked for W.L. Molding for 20 years as a trimmer. Iona was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Nelson, on July 29, 1974. She was also preceded by a brother and 4 sisters. Her survivors include her children, Ronald Anne Nelson of Portage, Carole Melvin LaFrance of Three Rivers and Gary Lorrie Nelson of Schoolcraft; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with Rev James Dyke officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The visitation for Mrs. Nelson will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be given to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269 343-1508
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