Howard Thomas Nelson

October 5, 1937 - November 17, 2023 (86 years old)

Florissant, Missouri

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Howard Thomas Nelson

October 5, 1937 - November 17, 2023 (86 years old)

Florissant, Missouri

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Howard Thomas Nelson Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-11-24T23:00:00
End: 2023-11-25T02:00:00
Location: Shepard Funeral Chapel

We are sad to announce that on November 17, 2023, at the age of 86, Howard Thomas Nelson of Florissant, Missouri, born in Denver, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Thomas Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his grandfather Howard; his parents, Howard Brim Nelson and Mary Donna Thomas; and his son Howard Austin Nelson. He is survived by: his wife Elna Cowley Austin Nelson; and his children, Elna Hamp (Dennis), Mary Karpowitz (Gary), Martha Colt (Michael), Laura Lewis (Brad), Wayne Nelson (Libbianne), Elaine Radichel (Eric), Edgar Nelson (Patty), Luella Alcorn (Christopher), Abbie Kipp (Eric), Joseph Nelson (Heidi), David Nelson (Amy) and Matthew Nelson (Amanda). He is also survived by 53 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Howard would love you to support his passion with contributions to Interfaith Partnership (https://interfaithstl.app.neoncrm.com).

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November 27, 2023

GaryElaine Barton wrote a sympathy message

“Elna, I was saddened to learn of the passing of your husband. While I only visited with Howard occasionally over the years (initially at your wedding reception many years ago). I was impressed with him. Knowing you through my sweetheart Elaine, I was assured of the kind of man you would choose to be your eternal companion. From all accounts you chose wisely. Your have a great support system. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is true!! My sincere condolences. Gary Barton”

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Nov 24

Visitation

Shepard Funeral Chapel
9255 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134

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Nov 25

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
6386 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042

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Memorial Park Cemetery

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