Scott Nelson

Scott Edward Nelson, 62, passed away July 2, 2023.

Services were held July 10 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples.

Scott Edward Nelson, was born April 6, 1961 in Robbinsdale. He was a 1980 Anoka Senior High School graduate. He lived in Anoka, Elk River, Verndale, Oregon, Nevada and California. On October 2000, Scott was severly injured in a bicycle accident in Elk River. He spent part of his life at the Care Center in Staples until moving to Orange County California in 2013. After nine years of nursing home life in Orange County, he moved back to Anoka in March of 2022. He spent the remainder of his years in his own home with the help of PCA’s and family care. Scott enjoyed many travels along the way including cruising to Alaska, Mexico and Hawaii. He lived a good life despite his disabilities. A lover of music, he played drums and enjoyed singing karaoke. He was also a willing helper to all.

Scott is survived by his mother Gloria (Johnson) Stone; three sisters, Joelle (Stone) Alvord (Warren) Alvord), Jacquelyn Nelson and Linda (Nelson) Kriesel and many other family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Achieve Services (in support of the disabled), 1201 89th Ave. NE #105, Blaine, MN 55434. Achieveservices.org.

Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

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