Elaine Maria Nelson

Elaine Maria Nelson

January 14, 1942 – July 13, 2025

Life’s journey on earth came to an end for Elaine Maria Nelson who passed away

July 13, 2025 in Montrose, Colorado.

Elaine was born in Glendive, Montana on January 14, 1942 to Norvald and Myrtle Nelson, the only daughter in addition to five sons. When she was 9 years old, the family moved to Pomona, California. As an adult, she moved and lived in several cities in California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Elaine retired in 2003 after being employed 41 years in various administrative positions for companies located in California, Colorado and Kentucky. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling to and spending time with her family, and also traveling to places near and far that appealed to her. When she was home, she enjoyed doing craft work and pursuing ancestral research. Most of all, she cherished the time with her family. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and was active in the local Sons of Norway Lodge.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Ricky Magub, and her brothers Norman Nelson, LeRoy Nelson, Duane Nelson, Dennis Nelson, and Melvyn Nelson.

Elaine is survived by her daughter Laura (Bill) Albright of Olathe, CO; son Ken (Joy) Neu of San Ramon, CA, and son Jim (Tory) Neu of Glenwood Springs, CO. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Robby Wright (Phoenix, AZ), Anya Albright (Salt Lake City, UT), Donovan and Kristina Neu (San Ramon, CA) great-grandchildren Laura and Drake Wright (Phoenix, AZ), Ryder and Hadley Pinnock (Idaho Falls, ID), and great-great grandchild Oakley Wright (Crawfordsville, IN).

She had many friends that will miss her dearly, especially the Derby Drive Whine Time Group and the Sons of Norway Lodge.

The family would like to thank Hopewest Hospice for their exceptional care and extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Montage Creek Assisted Living who cared so much for Elaine during her time there.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.