Elmer Carl Nelson

Elmer Carl Nelson July 25, 1934 - December 5, 2023 With his family by his side, Elmer Carl Nelson passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2023 at Avamere in Newberg. Elmer was born to Carl and Gladys Nelson of Newberg, Oregon on July 25th, 1934. He joined the US Airforce on April 3, 1953 and was honorably discharged on April 3, 1957. He was a jet engine mechanic. He met Dixie Hagen from Salina, Kansas and they were married June 9th, 1956. They moved to Yamhill, Oregon in 1957 and eventually to Newberg. They were married 63 years. Elmer began work in Newberg at Allen Fruit Company followed by 25 years at Publishers Paper Mill, and finally he worked at Waste To Energy in Brookings, Oregon for 10 years until his retirement. He loved spending time with his family, taking leisurely drives out on the country backroads, fishing, and hunting. His passion was music. He taught himself to play the guitar, piano, harmonica and a gut bucket. He listened to and enjoyed all types of music. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Dixie. He leaves behind two daughters; Gerry (Nelson) Frame who lives in Goldendale, WA with her husband Dave, and Kathy (Nelson) Blume who resides in Newberg with her husband Gregg. Four grandchildren: Brandi (Frame) Olson and her husband Eric, Tara Frame, Dana (Blume) Minick and her husband Christopher Reese, Alan Blume and his wife Heather (DeLessert); six great-grandchildren, Emma, Sophia and David Olson; Makayla and Kamryn Minick, and Hayden Blume. Per Elmer’s wishes there will be no service held. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Newberg FISH Program (Friends In Service to Humanity) 125-A Elliott Rd. Newberg, OR 97132 or Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue of Newberg’s Toy and Joy Program, 11945 SW 70th Ave. Tigard, OR 97223. On Elmer’s behalf we would like to extend our sincere gratitude for all the wonderful care providers from: Assured Hospice (particularly Beth), Newberg Providence ER staff, Newberg Providence Hospital (particularly Dr. Wolfson MD, Dr. Genstler MD), numerous nurses and other personnel who helped guide us and care for us all during this difficult time, Dr. Sellars at Newberg Providence Clinics and Care Team B, Newberg Providence Wound Center, Assured Home Care, our care team from Avamere, and Edwin Pilobello our at-home care partner. Elmer’s care was entrusted to Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel and Valley View Memorial Park and Mausoleum. We all lived a blessed life with our father so dear. Many wonderful memories and cherished times spent together.