Albert Larry Nelson, 79, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022, in Bend, Oregon.
Larry was born on March 26, 1943, in Portland, Oregon to Albert and Marjorie (Meyrick) Nelson.
Larry grew up in Adel and Lakeview, Oregon. As a young boy Larry was very active in school. He graduated Lakeview High School in 1961. After high school Larry worked in the timber industry most of his adult life. He ended his working career as the General Manager of Tumwater Lumber a sawmill in Washington state.
Larry met Linda DuBose in high school, and they were married after they graduated. From that marriage three children were born. He later married Jan Plato and they spent the rest of his life together.
Larry loved the outdoors; he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved muscle cars. Later in life he took up golf and enjoyed playing and being in the outdoors.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife Linda.
He is survived by his wife Jan, children; Greg Nelson, Jama Nelson and Christopher (Marianne) Nelson, stepchildren; Zachary (Lindsay) Gale and Brandi (Bob) Welch, brother; Galvin “Butch” (Janyce) Nelson, sister; Linda (David) Bleha, grandchildren; Terren Nelson, Ryan (Kayla) Burkhart, Zach Bureau, Riley Gale, Nathan Gale, and Ashlynn Welch, great grandchildren; Oakley & Cassidy Burkhart and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held for Larry at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made in Larry's memory to the Warner Valley First Responders PO Box 1007, Lakeview, OR 97630, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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