Bonnadean Nelson

It is with extreme sadness that we have to share the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Bonnadean was born September 7, 1926 to Clarence and Marie Shortreed in Geddes, SD. She married Harold Nelson on December 24, 1944. To this union they brought nine children, Keith (Charlotte), Jeanette Ray (Dennis), Gary (Janice), Douglas, Daniel (Debbie), Darcy Mary, Craig, Kendall (Tanya), Clint (Karen). She also had 59 Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 1 great granddaughter, her parents and 3 brothers.

They lived in Lake Andes, SD, Pierre, SD until 1963 when they moved to Alaska where they bought Tangle Lakes Lodge. They had many tough times, but many, many good memories from there. They also lived in Glennallen, Salcha, Clear, and Palmer. She worked for the transportation museum when it was still at the State Fairgrounds. She passed away at Maple Springs Nursing Home in Palmer on October 11, 2023. She will be cremated by Janssen Funeral Homes and spread over Pioneer Peak with her husband. There will be a service in the summer of 2024.

She was a beautiful, wonderful lady and will be missed. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Bonnadean's name to the Alzheimer's resource of AK at 1750 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK 99507.