On March 8, 1921, a beautiful soul was born. You knew her as Jean Nelson. We knew her as our Angel on Earth. She was welcomed by her parents, George and Rose Fuller (Remick), in Osborne, Kansas. Jean always joked and laughed that she had to kick her identical twin sister, June, out of the womb to be born. Her older brother, Verl, was excited to meet his little sisters. Years later, the family would welcome the last born, Roger, to this union.
As a young girl, Jean treasured her childhood years growing up in Osborne, Kansas. She enjoyed spending time with her twin sister, June. Together, they loved going horseback riding, enjoying activities in their community, and just being regular, ordinary kids. In her adult years, Jean spoke fondly of her musical memories with her Grandpa and Grandma Remick, and the memories of times together.
As a teenager, Jean's family relocated to Beloit, Kansas. Jean met the love of her life, Leo Nelson, while employed on an old-fashioned country farm. Leo was working for the gas company and had to come to the farm to check on a work-related issue. Once their eyes met, it was love at first sight. On April 4, 1942, the couple were married.
Jean traveled along with her husband, Leo, during his army years. They traveled many states and countries while starting a family unit of their own. To this union were born Gary, Steve, Linda, Cheryl, Chris, and Cindy. Jean shared many stories of how life was lived differently throughout her travels and the many forever friends they made along the way.
Losing her husband, Leo, was a very difficult time in Jean's life. Her faith in God and the faces of her six little stairstep children gave her the strength and courage to carry on and raise them with the morals and values that her and her late husband, Leo, wanted to instill.
Jean's faith and love for her family was second to none. She was a kind, loving, caring, giving, beautiful person. After her children were raised, Jean enjoyed stringing beads, composing photo albums, playing her organ, planting flowers, time with her loving little dogs, sewing, and yard selling with her twin sister, June. Jean's home is decorated with her life's collectable memories.
Jean was welcomed into heaven by the family members that preceded her: husband, Leo Nelson; son, Gary Nelson and wife Rebecca; daughter, Linda Hiserote; daughter-in-law Susan Nelson; parents, George and Rose Fuller; identical twin sister, June Hamilton; brothers Verl and Roger Fuller; and other nieces and nephews.
Survivors to carry on her legacy are sons Steve and Chris Nelson, daughters Cheryl Duran and Cindy Pilcher, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jean will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends. We will carry on with the following words she wanted us to remember in life: "Be brave in all things no matter what they are, even death, be brave. I know it's hard, but hold on to you. You've got to be strong, even when it's your mother. We will all see each other again. I'm a strong believer in God and God has his reasons that only he understands."
Mother, you will be forever in our thoughts, hearts, prayers, and dreams. We know our Angel in Heaven will be watching over us.
Love,
Your children
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Saturday, January 17 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, January 16 at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be given to Pet Connection.