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Nelson, Margie L.
Margie L. Nelson, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Manor Care Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17.
She is survived by her daughter, Janis (Cliff) Smith of Austin, Ark.; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Nelson of Cedar Rapids; devoted caregiver and best friend, Rick Rickard of Cedar Rapids; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many loving family members.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Elizabeth (Becicka) Dice; her husband, John Nelson; son, Jon Nelson; a daughter, Lynn Dake; and a brother, Richard Dice.
Margie was born Aug. 25, 1921, in Goodland Township, Minn., the daughter of Leslie and Elizabeth (Becicka) Dice. She married John Nelson on July 22, 1949, in Chicago. Margie graduated from Roosevelt High School with the class of 1940, and still attended yearly class reunions as of last summer.
She was a member of The Creation Methodist Church and a lover of music and nature. It was her mission to feed the geese and ducks at Ellis Park.
Margie will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; with a strong character, sense of humor and good heart. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorials may be directed to Margie's family, who will allocate them to several charities in her memory.
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Published Aug. 16, 2012 in The Gazette
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