Obituary Terence (Terry) P. Nelson Jr. February 4, 2015
Published:  February 04, 2015

Terence (Terry) P. Nelson Jr.

August 23, 1924 - 

January 25, 2015

Terry passed away after a brief illness.  He was born in Houston, Texas where he spent his childhood and teenage years.  On December 8, 1941 he joined the United States Marine Corps and served with honor in the South Pacific, including landing on Iwo Jima, and was discharged in December 1945.

In 1947 he met and married the love of his life, Donna Mae McClure.  Terry spent most of his work career in the Aerospace industry and later in life in the travel business with his wife Donna.

One of his passions was working with and mentoring young men through Boy Scouts of America.  Over a period of 65 years he served as Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, order of the arrow advisor, and in several other positions.  Many scouts over the past 30 years will remember him as the range master at Three falls summer camp where he left a great legacy.

He loved his family very much and was proud of them, and had a deep belief in his Heavenly Father and his savior Jesus Christ.

He leaves behind his children Kim Dishman; Terry (Gaye) Nelson; David Nelson, Grandchildren Lisa; Jon-Michael; Tara; Rachel; Lauren; Margot; Kaitlin, and 9 great grandchildren.  Preceding him in death are his wife Donna, brother, and sister.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Ventura County Council Boy Scouts of America.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Santa Paula Building 604 Ojai Rd. Santa Paula.  Burial will follow at Santa Paula Cemetery.




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