John Vernon Nelson 96 of Colorado Springs passed away on March 2, 2015. John is survived by his daughter Lana Michele Hyer, granddaughter Shauna Harden, great grandchildren Charlotte Harden and Parker Harden all of San Francisco, California. He is preceded in death by his Wife Anita and Son Michael Nelson. A Celebration of Life will be held at Memorial Park Recreation Center, located at 280 South Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 on Tuesday, March 31, 215 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery. www.memorialgardensfuneralhome.com.
