Ellen Nelson

LODI - Ellen Cuthbert-Nelson, age 49, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011 after a two and one half year battle with cancer. Ellen was a project manager at WHEDA for more than 25 years. She loved birds and animals. She is survived by her husband, Ron Nelson and his family; a sister, Mary (Jerry) Lathrop; her aunts, Dorothy Christofferson; Florrie Cuthbert and Florence Christofferson; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Mary Cuthbert; and her husband, Jim Bowes; and an uncle, Bill Christofferson. A Celebration of Ellen's Life will be held from 1:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at her home at 237 Sauk Street in Lodi. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Columbia County Humane Society.