It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Nelson of Roseau, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 89, on October 30, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Nelson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Brotherston and Alice Brotherston (McFarlane); her husband John Nelson; her son Randy Nelson; and her siblings, Jessie Ingvalson, Verna Sluka, Willard Brotherston and Glenn Brotherston.

She is survived by: her children, John Jr. Nelson (Becky) of Clackamas, OR, Lois Johnson (Richard) of Roseau, MN and Joni Eaton (Mike) of Roseau, MN; her grandchildren, David Johnson (Christine) of Roseau, MN, Jennifer Bales (Alan) of San Jose, CA, Rayanna Boltman (Jared) of Salem, OR, Kelby Nelson (Katie) of Salem, OR, Jared Nelson of Happy Valley, OR, Nolan Nelson (Jill) of Albany, OR, Jonathon Eaton (Jenna) of Roseau, MN and Jacob; and her great grandchildren, Conner Johnson, Cole Johnson, Miah Boltman, Jaime Nelson, Hailey Nelson, David Nelson, Adam Nelson, Aidan Nelson, Lily Nelson, Jace Nelson, Reese Nelson and Brooks Eaton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helgeson Funeral Homes and cremation services

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November 2, 2020

Jenni Nelson Bales lit a candle

“I'm so glad that Gram ended up being my grandma, and I ended up being her granddaughter. Who she was as a person has left a permanent imprint on me and I am the better for it. She will be missed, and the world is not the same without her. Rest well, Gram. You have been and always will be loved.”