The passing of Leon W. Nelson (Mayville, North Dakota) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 25, 2024 at the age of 91. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, August Nelson and Cora Nelson (Holkesvig); his daughter Sandra Haaland; and his siblings, Virgil Nelson (Leona), Leona Neset (Virgil), Alda Ellefson (Lloyd) and Dale Nelson.

He is survived by : his wife Inez Nelson (Amb) of Galesburg, ND.; his children, Kandiss McVey (Butch) of Sparks, NV, Roy Nelson of Portland, ND and Jody Stevens (Jeffery) of Portland, ND; his son-in-law Irwin Haaland of Mayville, ND; his grandchildren, James McVey (Virginia) of Elko, NV, Patrick McVey (Janelle) of Spring Creek, NV, Roy Jr. Nelson (Rosa) of Minneapolis, MN, Elizabeth Nelson (Jordan Cossette) of Independence, OR and Emma Stevens of Portland, ND; his great grandchildren, Olivia and Amelia McVey of Spring Creek, NV; his brother Dean Nelson (Jane); his sister-in-law Dorothy Nelson of Mayville, ND; and his goddaughters, Cristy Nelson and Terri Nelson. He is also survived by nephews and nieces.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM and at 6:30 PM. A prayer was held on Thursday, May 2nd 2024 at 9:30 AM at the Baker Funeral Home Chapel (38 1st Ave NW, Mayville, ND 58257). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 2nd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Bruflat Lutheran Church (1023 Parke Ave, Portland, ND 58274).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lindsey-Carlson Funeral Home