Friday, February 17, 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Mr. Nelson passes away


Mr. Eldon Nelson, our 9th grade Pennsylvania History teacher, has passed away.  I remember him as a quiet, gentle and effective teacher who cared deeply for his students and never sought to embarrass them, even if they offered a laughably incorrect answer (as I once did when he asked me to define "melting pot"). 

Following is a brief death notice from Gant Daily:

Eldon L. Nelson, age 85, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Clearfield, passed away on Jan. 31, 2012. Mr. Nelson was born on Feb. 23, 1926 in Madera, PA.

A graduate of Bigler Township High School and the Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Nelson received his Masters Degree in Education. He retired from Clearfield Area School District in 1987 as a Guidance Counselor after 38 years as a teacher and served one term as President of the Clearfield Education Association.

Mr. Nelson was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Clearfield.

He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II, having served in the Pacific Theater.

Mr. Nelson’s interests included numismatics, fishing, bowling and crossword puzzles; and he was a Penn State alumnus and avid football fan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or The Presbyterian Church, 119 N. 2nd Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Rest in peace, Mr. Nelson.

- Dennis Mollura

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