Nelson, Charlotte Our beloved matriarch passed away peacefully Monday, June 10th at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity that will be forever remembered. She was born on October 14th, 1928, in Hopkins, MN. Char married Harry Nelson, with whom she shared 30 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 1980. Char married Richard Anderson in 1989. Together they made homes in Maui, California and Florida until his passing in 2018. Char is survived by her daughter, Jody Van Ness, her son-in-law, Brian Van Ness and her grandchildren, Andrea DeRosa, Adam Hofer and Andrew Hofer, and great grandchildren Luca and Sofia DeRosa and Nora Hofer. A celebration of life is planned for the fall of 2024.

Published on June 30, 2024


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