After brief care for kidney failure, Eric Peter Nelson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the University of Utah Medical Center Hospital. Eric was a gentle soul who had lived a remarkable independent life, in spite of suffering the debilitating effects of youth onset schizophrenia. Eric’s humble nature and gracious demeanor will be remembered by all who knew him. He demonstrated genuine gratitude for family and caretakers, including the years of service he received through the Valley Mental Health System. Eric was a quiet member of Alliance House, whose mission is to enable their members to return “back to school” or “back to work”. Eric will be dearly missed by all of the members of his close family, who have admired his quiet staying power and resilience. He will always be remembered by his family, including parents: Norman D. and Janet H. Nelson; siblings Christina Nelson McLaren (Kent) of Laguna Niguel, California; Hope Nelson Lovill (James) of Fairfax, California; Sara Nelson Bradshaw (Matt) of Scottsdale Arizona and J. Dana Nelson (Alanya) of Salt Lake City, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Alliance House, 1724 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 (www.alliancehouse.org)
A graveside service will be held on Friday February 20, 2015 at 11:00 am with a visitation Thursday night February 19, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 am at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends and close family for the Graveside please. For online condolences visit www.wasatchlawn.com
Arrangements under the direction of Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, Salt Lake City, UT.
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