Virginia Butler Nelson Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Virginia Butler Nelson of Apple Valley, Minnesota, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose life came to an end on July 25, 2024 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virginia Butler Nelson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Virginia Bates and George Bates; her sister Anne Coulter; and her daughter Michelle "Toodles" Stemper. She is survived by: her husband Ronald; her children, Michael Whitelaw and Marianne Norder; her son-in-law Devon Norder; her stepsons, Scott and Phillip "Chip" Nelson; her brother Frederick Bates; her sister-in-law Ellen Benjamin; her sister Betsy King; her brother-in-law Larry O'Rourke; her grandchildren, Virginia, Peyton, William, Amelia, Elle, Nelson and Bellamie; her son-in-law Mark Stemper (Munchie); her friends, Judy Schostag and Al Stemper; and also Cheri Ottem. She is also survived by many loving cousins, family members.

Donations can be made in Virginia's memory to the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org and Rescue Pets are Wonderful at http://www.rpaw.org.