Jan René Nelson (1956-2016)

Jan René Nelson, 60, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Ellsworth. She was born May 12, 1956 in Topeka, Kan.

Jan was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Ellsworth, the J.H. Robbins Memorial Library board, and FCE. She married Curtis Nelson in Great Bend on Aug. 10, 1985. He survives her.

Jan is also survived by her son, David Nelson (Carissa) of Great Bend; daughter, Jennifer Garcia (Frank) of Harrison, Ark.; step-daughter, Alethea Nelson of Las Vegas, Nev.; mother, Deon Lupton of Great Bend; sisters, Susan Weaver (Brad) of Springfield, Mo. and Paula Lupton of Great Bend; grandchildren, Samantha, Sara, Micah, Zander, Lauren, Macy, and Steven; and great-granddaughter, McKinley.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gail Lupton and brother, Brent Lupton.

Visitation is 1-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. A private family burial will take place in Pleasant View Cemetery, Claflin.

Memorial contributions may be made to J.H. Robbins Memorial Library, Ellsworth or Immanuel Lutheran Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Ks. 67439.
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