Doris Sanderson Nelson
August 3, 1937 ~ January 27, 2021
Born in:
Chicago, IL
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailDoris Louise Nelson, 93 passed away with her family at her side on January 27, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Nelson who passed away on October 12, 2020.
They had three children, Ken (Linda) Nelson, Sue (Bob) Louis, and Joyce (Larry) Nelson, eight grandchildren, Lisa, Eric, Carrie, Tim, Mike, Shamene, Keith, and John and sixteen great grandchildren.
Doris and Andy were both born and raised in Chicago and raised their family in the Chicago suburb of Palatine. They retired to Asheville in 1991 where they enjoyed hiking, golfing, and watching the Chicago Cubs games. For many years Doris regularly swam laps at the YMCA and she did beautiful knitting work. Andy loved to bowl and watch Chicago Bears games.
They would have celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary this Sunday, January 31.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Sue,Bob and family, good memories bridge our emotions with the passing of Andy and Doris. They were our neighbors for thirty years. They will be missed and remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nelson family. May all your memories hold you close.
So sorry for the loss of our wonderful Auntie Doris. It’s a very sad time for the family. Keeping you in my thoughts. They will be missed forever.
Thinking about all the memories I’ve had with my God Parents over the last 75 years of my life, and all the fun we had. Sending love to my cousins and their children at this very sad time. I’m so grateful we celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary together. Hugs
Sending love to the Nelson & Sanderson Families during this difficult time. Uncle Andy and Aunt Doris were wonderful people and I’m so glad they have been surrounded by their loving family members all these years. Andy and Doris expressed grace, joy, integrity, and love and are a wonderful example to all those who knew them. I will miss them both. I’m so glad that I finally made the trip to NC for their 70th Wedding Anniversary a couple of years ago. Praying to know their children, grandchildren and 16 (Wow) great grandchildren find peace and comfort.
Precious family members, we send our love and pray for God to Comfort each of you. Our wonderful Doe, Dale’s only Aunt, whom he’s always adored, always made us feel special. The Anniversary of Andy and Doris’ incredible love story / marriage of 73 years sets a high mark for all of us. May we embrace life with the joy and delight our beautiful Doe exhibited, as we remember her, a remarkable woman indeed.