Wade F. Nelson, 74, of Laguna Park, most recently of Waco, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 at his residence with his wife of 31 years, Thelma, by his side. Funeral services will be 2PM Monday, September 8th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Craig Godby officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7PM Sunday at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Mr. Nelson will be available for viewing starting at 1PM Sunday. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Wade was born February 14,1934, the youngest of ten children born to Dan and Mamie Nelson. He graduated from West High School, he worked for General Tire for 30 years, retiring in 1986.. He enjoyed the lake, and moved to Lake Whitney in 1978. He enjoyed skiing and riding his seadoos with his most precious sidekick, granddaughter, Kendra Raye Griffin, who will miss him terribly. He was a Mason. He helped his wife for 30 years as a volunteer for the Youth Division of the Heart of Texas Fair, his title was
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What a wonderful giving man you were Wade. Thank you for loving and caring for my dear sister and helping myself and my partner James .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you my dear sister..
Barry and Jack
We are so sorry to hear about Wade’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To all of you, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you move through the grieving process for Wade.
We will always remember the good times with all of you and Wade.
"When I am gone I’ll travel afar. You’ll see me again on a distant star. In the morning breeze you can feel me near, invisible to sight but I’m still here. You will see me in the memories, I’m still in your heart, and thought I am gone, we never shall part." Thelma, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I loved poppy so much & still do. He was a very good and sweet man. He will never be forgotten, & my prayers are with you meme… I love you
Thelma, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Friend , Harold
Dear Thelma and family, I was
so sorry to read of Wade’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless. Sincerely Kathy
I am so sorry to hear about Wade’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thelma our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Dear Friend Wade Nelson, we had so many good times during our childhood…You will be remembered very warmly. All our condolences to the Family.
T.L. and family, I was so incredibly sorry to read about Wade’s passing. What a great guy he was, and always so much fun when our gang descended on your home! I’ll never forget the flea market when he took off his cap. I am with you all in spirit. Marsha
Dear Thelma and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you and your family.
God bless you.
Dear Thel,
Our thoughts are with you during this time. I’m so sorry about Wade’s passing. Hope you know your in my thoughts.
Love,
Patsy
Thelma,
You are in our prayers and we want to Thank you and Wade for the well maintained appearance of the Laguna Park Airstrip over the many years. He will always be fondly remembered.
Thelma, We loved Wade. We will never forget him or our times at your home . Love ya