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RONALD HARRY ALEXANDER NELSON
Born: Mar 04, 1946
Date of Passing: Aug 11, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRONALD HARRY ALEXANDER NELSON March 4, 1946 - August 11, 2018 It is with sadness that the family of Ron Nelson, beloved husband and father announce his passing on Saturday August 11 at the Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg after a courageous three and one-half year battle with ALS. Ron will be remembered by his loving wife Lorna; his children, John (Christy) and Andrew; brother Ken; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Heather and Bruce MacMillan; nieces, Paula (Kirk) and Kirsty (Chris); and so many good friends too numerous to name. He was predeceased by his father John; mother Stephanie; in-laws, Charlie and Winnie Marshall. Ron was born and raised in Winnipeg's North End and was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage. He graduated from Technical Vocational High School starting a printing career at Moore Business Forms Limited and Stoval Advocate and ending with a 30 year career with the Winnipeg School Division #1, retiring in 2007 from his beloved Churchill High School as Chief Custodian. Ron met and married the love of his life, Lorna in 1974, and they were blessed with two wonderful sons; in 2000 welcomed their 'daughter' Christy into the family. Ron was so very proud of all three of them, bragging about them whenever he could. Hockey, baseball and football were passions Ron enjoyed from an early age until his death. He loved his Jets, Twins, Blue Jays and Bombers. His special passion was trains, big, small, real or toy, it didn't matter. Ron became a member of the Vintage Locomotive Society and worked his way from Porter to Trainman to shovelling coal as a Fireman in his beloved #3 Engine, a lifelong dream that became reality. Ron accepted his diagnosis of ALS with dignity, courage and grace, never complaining, always answering with a smile, he was 'fine'. He continued to enjoy life one day at a time and kept such an upbeat attitude he passed it on to all who were there supporting him. Divine Liturgy will be held Monday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 965 Boyd Avenue. Internment to follow at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron's memory to ALS Society of Manitoba, the Vintage Locomotive Society Inc., or Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 18, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Worked with Ron @ Moores. Just heard about his death sorry to hear. He was an okay guy. - Posted by: Richard (Work friend) on: Sep 30, 2018
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Condolences to all of the Nelson Family... Pride & Tradition!! Rest in Peace my friend... - Posted by: Michael Harris (Friend) on: Sep 06, 2018
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I am so Sorry to hear of Ron's Passing today and offer my condolences to his family. I had no idea he had passed and would have liked to pay my respects today ..Ron had a wicked sense of humour and was a genuinely nice guy. His passion for Trains was infectious and I had the pleasure of seeing his setup in his basement. Rest in peace my friend you will be Missed ...Clive - Posted by: Clive (A Friend) on: Aug 20, 2018
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Lorna, John, Christy, Andrew & your extended family . Our sincere condolences on Ron's passing. - Posted by: Cindy Pinchuk & Keith (Prior Neighbor ) on: Aug 19, 2018
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Dear Lorna and family, I was saddened this morning to read of Ron's passing. He was indeed a "good fellow" I remember him with fond memories from our plant days at Moore. Ron was well liked by virtually everybody, because of his ebullient and friendly personality. He and I used to have quiet little chats about many different subjects, sports and interests, etc; etc; one of which was a life changer for Ron, who was a Shy young "Cyrano". Lorna, from what I have read you and Ron have had a great marriage blessed with three great children and many good things in life over the years. Lorna, please accept our sincerest condolences in your loss. Sincerely George and Beverley Glenday - Posted by: George Glenday (Fellow employee at Moore Business Forms) on: Aug 18, 2018
