Ellis Deloy ''Buck'' Nelson Obituary (1931 - 2003)

ELLIS DELOY (BUCK) NELSON BRIGHAM CITY - Ellis Deloy (Buck) Nelson, 71, was born March 27, 1931 to Ellis K. and Ruby R. Nelson in Wellsville, Utah. Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and loyal friend passed away suddenly at his home surrounded by family on February 14, 2003. Buck's fighting spirit shined through during the past two years as he overcame cancer, only to be taken from us suddenly by an apparent heart attack. Buck was a man of many trades. During his life he worked as a construction worker, policeman, fireman, truck driver and retired from Thiokol after 20 years of faithful service. There he made numerous lifelong friends. Buck also received an honorable discharge from the United States Army for his courageous service as a military policeman during the Korean War. Buck had many hobbies that he enjoyed including hunting with his son, fishing and camping. He enjoyed working with his hands and did a lot of his own remodeling in his home. He loved to spend time with his wife at their campground in the canyon. He looked forward to an annual trip to the Narrows in Idaho with his wife, where he enjoyed stream fishing. Next to Buck's side you would always find his little buddy, Hero, his faithful dog. Buck was a courageous man with the strength like non-other. We love you and miss you, miracle man and are so proud of you. You are still our inspiration, you deserve the rest. We will miss him dearly. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, LaRaine of Brigham City; two daughters, Becky Morgan, Ogden; Kathy Vavrickra, Ogden; one son, Kim D. (Garilyn) Nelson, West Weber; two brothers, Rulon (Nedra) Nelson, Brigham City; Grant (Kayla) Nelson, Mantua; two sisters, Loretta (Ralph) Wyatt, Mantua, Grace (LeWayne) Walker, Honeyville; five grandkids, four great-grandkids and two great grandkids on the way and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Buck was preceded in death by his parents Ellis Kenneth Nelson and Ruby Riggs Nelson. The family would like to extend their thanks to the many nurses and doctors that cared for Buck during the past two years. At Buck's request, graveside services will be held at the Brigham City Cemetery on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Brigham City, Utah. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. ServiceBrigham City Cemetery 300 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 18, 2003 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 February 18, 2003