Della Nelson, 85, formerly of Lansford, ND passed away June 16, 2008.
Della Evelyn Nelson was born July 24, 1922 in rural Nanson, ND to Carl and Ellen Lunde. She was baptized and confirmed at Ox Creek Lutheran Church in Nanson.

She attended grade school in Nanson and graduated from Rolette High School in 1939.

Della was once married to Donald Cobler of Rolette, ND and together they had three children; Dennis, Diane and Donnie. Don was transferred to Bastrop, TX where Della attended nursing school and worked at a local hospital in Bastrop.
Della returned to Rolette in the early 1950's and worked at the Rolette Hospital. While living in Rolette, she met John Nelson and they were married July 3, 1955. They had four children; Sherry, Jana, Bob and Jeff. The couple lived in Rolette and New Rockford before settling in Lansford and retiring there. In 2003, they moved to their current home in Minot, ND.

Della and her brother, Howard Lunde, owned and operated D&H Market in Lansford from about 1969 until 1973. Following the sale of the grocery store, she managed Broken Spoke Western Wear.
As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansford, she served on the church council and was active with the Ladies Aid. She was President of the Lansford Senior Citizens for several years, joined Eastern Star while living in Rolette, volunteered at Taube Art Museum and belonged to a Birthday Club. For many years, she was a member of the Potter's Bar bowling team.

Della had many interests and was rarely bored. She loved to cook, bake and entertain. She spent many hours in her flower gardens and enjoyed silk flower arranging. She was a member of a bridge group and loved playing pinochle with her family. She and John were avid Minnesota Twins' fans.

She is survived by her husband, John Nelson, Minot. Daughters; Diane Botton, Great Falls, VA, Sherry (Tim) Coutts, Colorado Springs, CO, Jana Nelson, Minot, sons; Dennis (Kathleen) Cobler, Muskegon, MI, Don Cobler, Bob Nelson, Craig, CO, Jeff Nelson, Minot, grandchildren; Amy Cobler, Mike Cobler, Brian (Renee) Botton, Teresa (Pete) Gilbert, Carla (Brian) Safigan, Ilona (Ryan) Goltz, Tricia (Tom) Luebesmier, Charisse Cobler, Jake Coutts, Casey Coutts and 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Cora (Bob) Hurdelbrink, Minot; Vila (Ordy) Richardson, Hebron, ND; brother, Wayne (Linda) Lundy, Franklin, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Ellen Lunde, brother, Howard Lunde and grandson, Erik Coutts.

The family will be forwarding memorial contributions to various organizations in Della's memory.

Visitation: There will be no reviewal; however, friends may sign a register book on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from noon until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorial Service: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansford, ND

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Officiant: Rev. Heather Brown

Music
Prelude "To A Wild Rose"
Processional hymn "The Church Is One Foundation" ELW #654
A Christmas hymn
Vocalist Nancy Silliman to offer "One Day At A Time"
Violinist Renee Botton to offer "Prayer of the Norwegian Child"
Recessional hymn "Thine Is The Glory" ELW #376
Peggy Undlin, organist

Honorary Urn Bearers: Della's grandsons
Brian Botton, Mike Cobler, Jake Coutts, Casey Coutts

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To view the inside of Della's folder
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