Sara Nesson

Nesson, Sara J.\r\n MCFARLAND-Sara J. Nesson, age 66, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the HospiceCare Center. She was born on Dec. 16, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Thomas and Jean (Campbell) Hall. Sara graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of science degree in nursing and from the University of Colorado with a master of science degree in nursing. She also earned two master of arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin in classics and linguistics. Sara married Paul Nesson on Dec. 22, 1979, in Parma, Mich. She worked at Nazareth House as a registered nurse. Sara enjoyed photography, oil painting, biking, hiking, astronomy and many outdoor activities.She is survived by her husband, Paul Nesson; children, Erik (Diane) Nesson of Atlanta, Ga., and Abigail Nesson (fianc, Matt Eddington) of Madison; her mother, Jean Hall of Evanston, Ill.; siblings, Alice Turk of St. Louis, Mo., Joanna (Donald) Gwinn of Evanston, Ill., and David (Elizabeth) Hall of Boise, Idaho; sister-in-law, Donna Hall of Green Bay;and many nieces and nephews. Sara was preceded in death by her father, Thomas; and a brother, Steve Hall. A memorial service will be held at HOSPICECARE CHAPEL, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Visitation will be at Hospice from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or the Audubon Society.\r\n Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or the Audubon Society. Visitation: Visitation will be at Hospice from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Service: A memorial service will be held at HOSPICECARE CHAPEL, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.