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Anton Les Nelson

Posted 2019-09-18 by mhenderson
Published in the Daily Miner on Sept. 17, 2019 -
Kingman, Arizona -

Anton Les Nelson was born April 9,1942 in Havre, Montana and passed
away at home in Kingman, Arizona on Sept. 12, 2019 from cancer; a
battle that he fought hard for the past nine months.

Les joined the Navy after college and spent four years aboard the USS
Frank Knox off the coast of Vietnam. He then continued his service in
the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Montana Army National Guard.

Les was a barber by trade for over 41 years and always had the gossip
before the newspapers. He and his wife; Colleen became snowbirds
traveling between Butte, Montana and Kingman, Arizona; and made many
friends through the rock and gem clubs he joined. He enjoyed camping,
fishing, working on his rocks and western movies.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years; Colleen, his special niece and
caregiver; Elaine Blasdel, sister; Helen Kessner from Montana, also
best friends; Ryan Sonner and Frank Crouch and son; Les Nelson.

He was preceded in death by his daughter; Cheryl, son; Wayne, mother
and father; Anton and Blanch Nelson and sisters; Dorothy Fredenberg
and Agnes Chapin.

Per his wishes there will be no services and a private memorial will
be held in Montana at a later date. In lieu of flowers please honor
Les by donating to Wounded Warriors, Shriners Childrens hospital or a
foundation of your choice.

The Nelson family would like to thank Compassus Hospice. Thoughts and
condolences can be sent to the Nelson family at Mohave Memorial
Funeral and Cremation Services.





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