David Merrill Nelson

Scarborough - David Merrill Nelson, 63, of North Yarmouth, began his journey with the Angels on February 14, 2014 after a battle with cancer.

David was born on June 15, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, and spent his childhood between Burnsville, MN and Jacksonville, FL. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from Nathan B. Clifford High School in Jacksonville, FL. He served from 1968-1970 which included two tours in Viet Nam.

David spent time traveling the country and settled in Savage, MN, from 1972-1998, raising his two children and working at Continental Machine before becoming an owner of Shaker’s Tavern & Grille from 1988-1996 with his previous wife, Linda.

He moved to Maine in 1998, and married, Jayne Taylor in 2000. He found contentment and pride in maintaining their home and became a champion in helping to foster with his wife for the Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Cumberland, ME.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred “Bud” and Sophie (Bursch) Nelson and his sisters, Frances Bass and Bonnie Kelley. He is survived by his wife Jayne Nelson of North Yarmouth, ME; his son, Michael Nelson (daughter Hailey-age 9) of Savage, MN; his daughter, Crystal Blaha (husband, Jon & son Landon – age 1) of Bloomington, MN; his step-son Ryan Campbell (wife, Ginger and sons Cody, Taylor and Keynan) of Mars Hill, ME; his sister, Mary Chamberlain of Waconia, MN; his nephews, Christopher Chamberlain and Patrick Kelley; his nieces, Maggie Hawkinson and Sabrina Kelley.

A memorial is planned for spring 2014. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with David’s family.