Jennifer Kay Nelson, (1955 - 2013) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you

57 years old
Born on August 21, 1955
Passed away on March 17, 2013 in Ohio, United States

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It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved Jennifer Kay Nelson age 57, of Tucson, Arizona. After an extended illness Kay was taken to Millersburg, Ohio last May and admitted to Sycamore Run Nursing Home where she passed on Sunday March 17, 2013. Kay was born to Ronald W Young and Janice A Davis on August 21, 1955 and grew up with her mother, stepfather Robert Dobbins and sisters Ann, Ellen and Maureen in Ohio before moving with her husband and children to Tucson to be near her father and his side of the family. Kay worked as a medical assistant for more than 30 years in the Geriatric practice of Dr John Pifer where she was known to go out of her way to help the patients by providing transportation, shopping, running errands and even cleaning their homes. Kay was a devout Christian with a strong spirit of service and kept busy by helping those in need; she attended Casas Adobes Baptist Church for many years. Kay is survived by her father Ronald W Young, mother Janice A Dobbins, her sisters Ann (Lyman) Dawson, Ellen (Ed Bakerlis), Carrie, Chris and brother Kipp, her husband Arthur and their sons Arthur II and Jeremy, her grandchildren Keegan, Arthur III, Kyleigh, Nikole, Dillon and Mia. Kay was preceded in death by her mom Nancy L Young, her sister Maureen Hendrix, grandparents James and Flo Lynch, and grandparents Esther Skeeles and Walter Young. The memorial service and interment were held on March 20th at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Wooster, Ohio. We love you Kay and may you rest forever in His peace.

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March 19, 2023

March 17, 2023 is 10 years since you died, Kay. Over 7000 times family and friends have visited your memorial page. We continue to carry you in our minds and hearts... and we will not shy away from "saying your name" because it makes you part of our lives and keeps your memory alive to your grandchildren and great grandchildren who you and Art - Nana and Papa never got to hold and know and help to become. I'll never forget Art's phone call in a low, broken voice... "Hello, Pat... ... ... Kay's gone... I love you... I love you..." ... ♫♪ •♫♪...We'll love you forever... We'll like you for always... As long as one of us is living... Family we will be.¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪...

March 18, 2022

Remembering, you, Kay and loving you still. You were such a loving sister-in-law... always enthusiastically expressing your unconditional love. No wonder Art loved you so much and would move heaven and earth for you. Your new grandbabies are doing so well and their parents are doing you real proud. You are forever in my heart. On this anniversary of your death I pray you know you are not forgotten. As long as one of us is living... family we will be.

March 18, 2021

Kay... I am remembering you with so much love on this 8th year since you passed away. You made such an impact on all our lives. I talked to Ann this evening and we remembered you together. You and Art have 2 new grandbabies being born this year... Artie JR and Summer are expecting a boy and Kyleigh and her husband are expecting a baby girl. I don't know what Arthur is doing now but am hoping he is ok. Beau, Alexander, Olivia are growing. Know that we love you... Blessing on you and Art... soon enough, we will be together again... Pat

August 22, 2020

Loving and missing you, Ms. Kay. You are forever in my heart. Happy 65th Birthday!

March 19, 2020

Hard to believe 7 years have gone by since you left us, Kay... You and Art have 3 great grandchildren now... Beau who is Keegan's baby boy... Alexander Mason who is Kyleigh's baby boy... Olivia who is Arthur's and Summer's baby girl. I just wanted to let you know I still remember and that you are still loved. We try to keep your name alive for your family. I would love to hear your bubbly laugh again and chat with you on the phone like we did so many times. Your loving sister-in-law, Pat

August 22, 2019

Happy 64th Birthday, Ms. Kay. We are remembering you and loving you still. Pat

March 23, 2019

Kay - 2019 and 6 years have gone by since you passed away... Your Great Grandson Alexander Mason is growing into a toddler too fast. Kyleigh seems to be a good mother to him. I see strong resemblance to the Nelson Swedish family lineage... Beautiful blue eyes, large like yours... Mia is a lovely young lady and Nikole, Artie Jr and Dillon are doing well. I don't know what is going on with Arthur... I miss our long telephone chats, your bubbly laugh and wisdom. You impacted us all with such unconditional love. We still love and miss you, Sweet Kay.

March 17, 2018

Time moves forward, dear Kay, and leaves us wondering how it is possible 5 years have passed since you died. Your first great grandson, Alexander, was born a few weeks ago, and Kyleigh could sure use your love and support. All your grandkids are growing up and miss you and Art. I couldn't let today go by without remembering you and all you meant to us. Koko passed away and leaves a big hole in Ann and Lyman's family. We love you still and will remember you always. Pat

March 17, 2018

August 22, 2016

Another birthday in heaven, Ms. Kay... you are still on the minds and hearts of your family... I see Nikole posts on Facebook of her love for you and all of your grandchildren miss you. They are growing up so fast. You will always be my belovede sister-in-law... Happy 61st Birthday!

August 22, 2015

Dearest Kay - It's 2015 and your birthday is here again... reminding us of your precious short time with us. You impacted our lives in powerful ways... maybe more in your frailty as your life slipped away, than in your strongest days as a sister, daughter, wife, mother, nana and woman of God. Please know we still miss you and love you dearly. Love to you and Art. Your sister-in-law, Pat

March 17, 2015

Dearest Kay, I can't believe it's already been 2 years. You are truly missed and I think of you and Art all the time. Please kiss Art and know Pat & I will always love & remember you both. Your Canadian Brother-in-law, Dan

August 22, 2014

Happy Birthday, Ms. Kay. You have the best birthday present ever... Arthur is now with you in heaven. Losing both of you in 16 months is an awful lot of sorrow in our lives, but knowing you are together again is great comfort... we will not forget you. Your # 1 fan and loving sister-in-law - Pat

August 21, 2014

Happy Birthday Sweet Kay...Still coming to grips with you being gone from this earth and now Art too...thinking and missing you dear friend.

March 14, 2014

It's so hard to believe a year has passed- you are in my heart forever- I love you and miss you so much.

December 1, 2013

My dear friend Kay...deeply saddened by the news of your passing..my heartfelt prayers offered up to ask Our heavenly Father to embrace your family and friends as they continue to move on in their lives. We now left with the memories of your kindness, smiles, laughter... you blessed my life with your friendship...I shall continue to think of you often an never forget your very beautiful spirit.

March 31, 2013

Blessings on you, Miss Kay, as you celebrate your first Easter in heaven... Oh to hear the glorious singing of the angels! We all miss you terribly, but we would not wish you back to your time of suffering for anything in the world.
Pat

March 29, 2013

Chris and all the Young and Nelson Families - I posted a message earlier, but it never showed up, so I don't know what happened to it. I do want you all to know that you were included in the eulogy I gave at Kay's Memorial/Funeral Service. Some of Kay's other family have viewed your Tribute Video and liked it very much. You and Miri have done a wonderful job of blending the families of which Kay w

March 25, 2013

I will always miss her!!She was the best Nana anyone could ever have!!She will always be in our hearts!!!She will be deeply missed!!

March 23, 2013

Kay was my second cousin. I only knew her when she was a little girl but heard a lot about her from her Dad and her Grandma after she moved to Tucson. We saw a lot of her when she was a toddler and I know that her Grandma Esther loved her a lot. We played and I helped look after them a few times when I was at Aunt Esther's house. Thoughts and prayers go out to all her family.

March 21, 2013

The first time I met my sister Kay I was 11 years old and I fell in love with her immediately. She was so pretty, kind and funny. We spent hours just talking and getting to know each other. I was blessed to have Kay for my sister and will love her forever.

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She was there when i needed her

July 1, 2013

My name is Koleen Otis-Wisher. I am her son Artie's first wife. Kay took me in while Artie was in juvinile hall. She was so kind to me. She treated me like a daughter when my own family had disowned me. She helped me through dealing with depression and an eating disorder. She was always an ear to listin to me. She supported me and was so kind. I raised her grand daughter Keegan. I feel bad because i took Keegan away and moved to NY. I had to get away from Artie and save Keegan. I know that Kay loved Keegan and me. I always felt bad for taking away Keegan but if it consoles Kay keegan looks just like her. She is a spitting image of Kay. Shge has a heart like Kay. She has values like Kay. She is a good young woman. Kay can know look down and see Keegan all she wants and help Keegan through all of her struggles. She needs Kay's guidance now. I hope that Kay wraps her arms around her and helps her. zKeegan has Kays smile and is small like Kay was. I know that Kay is with her and that consoles me. She may have missed Keegan growing up but she is with her now. I love you Kay and Keega needs your love and guidance. Please be witrh her and help her. Spread your wings and wrap them tightly around her please. You are so loved and missed. You were a good woman. You are greatly missed and we need your help from heaven. Keegan and I love you. Find your way.... Koleen and Keegan

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May 27, 2013

It was 2008, Nana and I went shopping and we saw all the things I wanted for Christmas. I told Nana that these were the things I wanted and she just rolled her eyes. I begged and begged and she finally said yes and we went through all the aisles and I picked out all the things that I wanted. Then we went home and I helped her rap my own presents. Best Nana Ever!! You will always be in my heart!! You will be Forever Missed!!R.I.P Nana and wait for all of us in heaven!! Watch over and protect all of us please!!

Love,
Kyleigh

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March 20, 2013

For my birthday one year after I had already opened most of my presents Aunt Kay walked in and casually handed me a gift - I was shocked when I opened it to find it was the exact game I had wanted the most- I didn't realize she even knew that I wanted it or where to find it. Aunt Kay blew my mind...and it turned out to be one of the best games I played.

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