Sylvina Nelson
March 18, 1912 - July 16, 2014
Obituary
Nelson, Sylvina J. “Toots”
MADISON-Sylvina J. “Toots” Nelson, age 102, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on March 8, 1912, in her home, in Madison, the daughter of Joseph and Sadie (Haakenson) Nelson. Toots graduated from Madison East High School in 1932. She worked for Eastex Paper Box Factory for 39 years, retiring in 1977. Toots enjoyed traveling, working with her flowers outside, reading, embroidery and rosemaling. She was a member of the Ladies Aid and Miriam Circle for many years. Toots is survived by her nieces and nephews, David (Joan) Mathison, Wayne Mathison Evon Smith), Rev. Ronald Mathison, Sharon Barnett, Nancy (Jay) Taylor, Barbara (Dennis) Erickson, Judy Puttkammer, Tom (Diane) Nelson, Bill (De) Nelson; grand-nieces; and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Arlette Mathison; a brother, Howard Nelson; and nephew-in-law, Ron Puttkammer. Funeral services will be held at HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2670 Milwaukee St., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 19, 2014, with the Rev. Mark Bartels presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church. A special thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Jul 19, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Madison) • 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, WI 53714
Service
Sat Jul 19, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Madison) • 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, WI 53714
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Memories
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Wendy Jones
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We are so grateful for all the years we had with Toots. We enjoyed listening to all of her stories from her childhood. Riding in a one horse open sleigh on Christmas day, to her travels including Havana Cuba "For just one day" as well as all of her mystery trips. Toots had such patience and loved sitting and visiting with all the family. We will miss you so, Toots!! Love Forever---Wendy, Jay, Dalton and Payton Jones.
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Tracy Harnish
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I don't remember much about living on Mifflin Street. My parents moved from Mifflin when I was 7 years old. One thing I do remember is that Toots would bring my parents groceries from time to time, and when she did, she would always bring food for our dog. At the time I did not understand why she did that, but when I grew up I learned that my parents went through some very tough times, one of them being my dad got laid off from his job. She was doing the "neighborly thing". What a wonderful person she was, to think that memory has stuck with me all these years. Thank you, Toots!
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Marilyn & Bob Hamilton
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Our family was fortunate to meet and enjoy visiting with "Aunt Toots" at a family get-acquainted party at Wendy's family home on Labor Day weekend in 2012. It was the opportunity to meet the family of our daughter's fiancé, Mike Mathison. That day it was a joy to learn to know Toots who was youthful in style, interests, and conversation. She was a gracious person, dearly loved and treasured by the Mathison family. It didn't take long for those meeting her for the first time to learn why. She was an amazing example of living life to the fullest. We are thankful for our relationship with Lynn and Mike's family and are grateful we were given the opportunity to know "Aunt Toots."