
Joseph Blair Nelson
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Joseph Blair Nelson, 84, of Alanson, MI, passed away on March 3, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey, MI. Joe was born November 13, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Blair & Delores (Conway) Nelson. He grew up in Detroit and attended St. Lukes Catholic School, The University of Detroit & the Sacred Heart Seminary Deaconate Program. On August 31, 1957 Joe married Sarah Carolyn Popham in Livonia, Michigan at St. Michaels Catholic Church. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 - 58 and was in the Cadet Pilot Program. He belonged to the Professional Ski Instructors Association for 40 years and was president of Specialty Advertising Association. Joe was a member of Christ the King Young Adult Club, the Knights of Columbus & Cross in the Woods national Shrine and parish. He served as a Roman Catholic Deacon for 20 years to the faithful of Michigan.
Joe enjoyed Singing in the church choir, jazz and classical music, downhill skiing, architecture home design & Spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Sarah Carolyn Nelson, children Anne Nelson, Christine Nelson, Joseph Thomas Nelson, Stephen (Roxanne) Nelson, William Nelson, Mary Nelson & Jeffrey Nelson. Grandchildren Amanda Nelson, Carolyn Pietz, Jennifer (William) Campbell, Benjamin (Sandra) Kors, Aaron, Jessica, Luke & Krillen Nelson. Great grandchildren Lillianne, Violet, Juniper, Arlo, Jaden & Megan.
The Funeral Mass will be Monday March 9, 2020 at 11am at
Cross in the Woods
The family suggests memorials to Cross in the Woods National Shrine
Friends and family are welcome to share memories and offer condolences online at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com
The family is served by the Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services
