Judy Nelson, 77, of Hooper NE

Judy Nelson, 77 years, of Hooper, NE died Oct. 29, 2015 at CHI Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha. NE.

Judith Joan Christensen, the youngest daughter of Myron & Helen (Meier) Christensen was born on the family farm in rural Hooper on November 19, 1937. She grew up & lived her entire life in the Hooper area. She attended Hooper High School, graduating in 1955. She married Lyman George Nelson on May 27, 1956, at the Hooper Methodist Church. Together, they had seven children.

Judy was a long time employee of the Hooper Over 60 Center. She worked her way to manager, retiring in 2002. She became an Amateur Radio Operator in 1972 and remained active throughout her life. She also enjoyed spending time in the garden and at their cabin on the Elkhorn River. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was very active in her community through her lifetime, she will truly be missed.

Surviving are her husband, Lyman; six children & their spouses, Julie Rican (George Loaris) of Grand Island, Don (Deb) Nelson of Elkhorn, Connie Gibbs, Patti Nelson (Lynn Gralheer) of Hooper, Jeff (Kellie) Nelson & Bob Nelson (Beth McKain) of Fremont; thirteen grandchildren & their spouses: Jeremy Rican of Lincoln, Josh (Stephanie) Rican of Ohio, Tricia (Matt) Medinger of Fremont, Ryan (Caitlyn) Nelson of Texas, Ashley Dickerson of South Carolina, Jason Smith (Jamie Sell) of Craig, Matt (Morgan) Swanson, Kyle Swanson of Lincoln, Conner Gralheer of Hooper, Candy Perry (Brett Roberts), Tyler, Brenden & Hannah Perry Nelson of Fremont; great grandchildren, Jacob and Elliot Rican of Ohio, Lily Nelson of Texas, Averie Moss and Kylie & Kian Medinger of Fremont; niece, Joanie (Greg) Rump of Fremont; nephews, Gary Christensen of South Dakota and Lee(Brenda)Nelson of Omaha; and brother-in law, Dale (Gina) Nelson of Florida. Special family friends, Joe Gibbs of Hooper and Mike Smith of Craig.

Preceding her in death were her parents, (Myron & Helen Christensen), father & mother-in-law, Kenneth & Doris Nelson, sister, Jean Gaeth, brother, Raymond Christensen & son Mike.

The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 14th at 1:00 pm, at Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper. The Rev. Cole F. Fowler will officiate. There is no visitation.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.

Judy Nelson