Obituary of Rosalyn Anna Nelson

Rosalyn Anna Nelson

(April 8, 1941 - November 8, 2019)

Rosalyn Anna Nelson of Armena, Alberta, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 78 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her son Roger Nelson of New Norway; daughter Ronene Underwood (Dan Paluck) of Camrose; grandchildren Kayla (Brady) Tennant of New Norway, Jalene (Dustin) Mauws of Kitscoty, Brandon Nelson of New Norway, Lindsey Underwood (Ryan Shott) of Camrose and Nicholas Underwood of Camrose; great-grandchildren Macey Mauws, Makinley Mauws, and Annika Tennant; and siblings Lorna (Gary) Neuman of Airdrie, Rachel (Ken) Thomas of Pigeon Lake, Gib (Gail) Dubitz of Bashaw, Peter (Gail) Dubitz of Ryley, and Harold (Ann) Dubitz of Forestburg. Rose was predeceased by her husband Ronald; son Robert; companion Norman Hovelson; and siblings Helen, Patsy, Patrick, John, Mary, Grace, Genieve and Tom.

Rose was born in Bashaw, Alberta. She grew up on a farm with her mom, dad and thirteen siblings. On August 3, 1960 Rose married her first love, Ronald Nelson.  Rose and Ron resided in Camrose, Alberta. In 1961 they welcomed their very first bundle of joy into the world Roger Edward in the years to follow they grew their family welcoming Robert James in 1963 and Ronene Ann in 1965. Rose loved being a mother and spent much of her time with her children. Rose and Ronald eventually parted ways.  In 1984 Rose became a grandma when she welcomed her first grandchild into her life, in the years to follow four more grandchildren completed the family and in the more recent years three great-grandchildren were welcomed into her life. In later years Rose met her companion Norman Hovelson and resided near Kingman until 1997.  Rose worked over 30 years at Bethany as a care aid, she devoted her life to helping others and was very loved and cherished in her field of work. When Rose was 65 she decided to retire, and enjoyed her retirement by doing what she did best - taking care of others. She took care of her son Robert in the years to follow. 

Rose nelson was a beautiful kind soul that was loved by so many. She was known for her love of the outdoors, birds, flowers and anything nature and wildlife. She often had many pets or animals on her acreage from birds, dogs, cats, sheep chickens etc. This was a testament to her nurturing and kind soul. 
She would always walk with her grandchildren and talk about the flowers, the trees and the birds around her yard. If she planted a seed, something beautiful would grow. When you walked into her house you would always be greeted by the hum of the radio in the background, she loved music, shopping, trying her luck at the casino and spending time with her family! 

Rose loved to laugh and make people smile, she had an awesome sense of humor and a big heart. She was a very caring and compassionate woman that spread a little kindness wherever she went. Rose will be missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 from the CityLights Church, 4920 48 Street Camrose with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Rose's memory may be made to the Stollery Children's Hospital or to Victim Services Alberta.