James “Jim” Nelson

NELSON – James “Jim” Howard Nelson, aged 64 of Alto, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was preceded in death by his son, Bryan; his parents, Howard and Viola Nelson and brother, Tom Nelson. Jim was a devoted, beloved, kind and caring husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharron; daughter, Megan Staskiewicz; grandchildren, Josiah, Grace, Clara, Asher Staskiewicz, Alexis Nelson; son-in-law, David Staskiewicz; sisters, Margaret Wilder, Janet Nelson, Sandy Nelson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He worked for Duthler Car Sales and Duthler Truck Sales and Freightliner of Grand Rapids where he was affectionately known as “Red”. He was highly thought of and respected in the parts department field. He belonged to the Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society. A Memorial Mass for Jim will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. Loc Trinh officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 10 am until the time of the service. Inurnment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The family has requested that memorial contributions be given to the Parkinson Foundation.