Leland Newell Nellist Sr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Leland Newell Nellist Sr. of Gwinn, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Leland Newell left this world on November 1, 2024 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Leland Newell may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Leland Newell touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Nellist and Helen Nellist (Combs). He is survived by: his siblings, Lillian Cue (Monte) of Independence, IA. and Glenn Nellist (Betty) of Independence, IA.; and his sons, Leland Nellist, Jr. (Linda), Gary Nellist (Nancy) and Marc Nellist (Liz). He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans Unit #22 Marquette County D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher St., Marquette, MI 49855; VFW Post 5670 and Auxiliary, 54 N. Mitchell St., Gwinn, MI 49841; American Legion Post 0349, 1835 County Hwy EED, Little Lake, MI 49833.
