Robert Nelson Douglas Voss

Passed away peacefully at the Concordia Place Personal Care Home on Thursday, April 10, 2012 at the age of 93. Nelson leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Mary; children, Trudi (Jan) and Terry (Melanie); sister Dorothy (Jim); six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Nelson was predeceased by his daughter, Karen and son-in-law Adriaan; brother Raymond, and sisters Doreen, Irene and Edith.

Nelson was born in Portage la Prairie and was raise on the family farm. Mary and Nelson lived in East Kildonan on Linden Avenue for most of their married lives. Nelson worked for over 30 years at the Ogilvie Flour Mills as the Grain Elevator Superintendent. He retired at age 61 and spent over 25 years travelling south to McAllen, Texas for the winter months.

Nelson enjoyed curling and golf at the Rossmere Country Club and made many wonderful friends there. He also spent his winters golfing at the Palm View Golf Course in McAllen, Texas. In addition to being remembered by his many friends, Nelson will be remembered fondly by those who purchased his airplanes made from aluminum cans. Nelson spent thousands of hours working in his workshop on his craft to please others. Nelson will be remembered by all as a kind man with enormous patience and attention to detail.

A special thank you goes out to the staff of the Poseidon Personal Care Centre, Concordia Place and River East Home Care for their kindness and loving care of both Nelson and his devoted visitor, Mary.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.