Nellis, Shirley Ann: December 17, 1943 – January 3, 2022

Shirley Nellis    Shirley Nellis, resident of Landry Heights, AB, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her home, at the age of 78 years.    Shirley was born in Hamilton, ON, on December 17, 1943, and was raised in Grande Prairie, AB. She was a Legal Secretary her entire working life with the last 30 years at Dobko & Wheaton. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially around a card table.    Shirley was a kind and generous person to all who knew her. Her animals also gave her comfort.    Shirley will be sadly missed by her daughter Ashley Nellis; siblings: Don (Ellen) Nellis; Phil (Kris) Nellis; Carol Nellis; seven nieces and nephews; eleven great-nieces and nephews; as well as extended family and friends.    Shirley was predeceased by her father Orval Nellis; mother Irene Nellis; as well as brothers Stanley, Wayne and Gordon Nellis.    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site)

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Block 4, Plot 7 

NELLIS, Gordon Lester: December 5, 1955 - April 26, 2018

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Block 4, Lot 6

NELLIS, Harry E.: 1920 - 2005 {also on Taylor grave stone page}

Harry Edward Nellis    Harry Edward Nellis passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005 at the age of 85 years at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie. Harry was born on March 15, 1920 at Bezanson, Alberta. He moved into Grande Prairie with his family in 1926 and attended school at Montrose until 1933, when he moved with his family back to Bezanson. He attended school at the Lindsay School until 1935. In 1940, he joined the army where he learned trade-school mechanics while in basic training in Edmonton. In 1941, he was sent overseas and was stationed in England where he met Grace Taylor who would later become his bride. They were married August 28, 1945 at St. Peter's Parish, Walton On The Hill. England. He returned to Canada in 1945 and Grace followed in 1946.    Harry spent many winters employed as a sawyer at Moon's Mill at Crooked Creek to help supplement the farm income. His mechanic skills would serve him well on the farm and later when he was employed by Gerald McLaughlin at the Bezanson Service Station. Harry also used these skills as a parts man for the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 where he retired in 1985 after 13 years of service.    In 1951, Harry lost his left arm in an accident at the sawmill. Although this slowed him down for a short while, it didn't take long for hint to adapt and he was soon back pitching baseball like he had never been gone. Many people still remember that one armed pitcher from the old Bezanson Eagles.    Harry was a true spurts enthusiast who enjoyed golf. ball, curling and hockey. Harry's first love though was his family. He and Grace would always come out to watch their three sons and their families in their various sports interests. Harry was predeceased by: his father Lester John (Moose) Nellis; his mother Stella Nellis; his brothers Orville, Bill, Ted, and Lloyd: his sisters Myrtle Schamehorn and Mayme Branch and his great granddaughter Lacy Dale Nellis.    Harry is survived by: Grace, his loving wife of nearly 60 years; his sons Leslie (Lynda), Lawrence, and Ed (Dianne): grandchildren Tracey (Charlie) Keddy, Michael J. Christopher (Brandie), James, Daniel, Michael V., and great-grandchildren Bryan, Evan, Sara, Alexis, Ryland, Talisa, Dylan, Alexis, Gabriel and Isabella. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. In respect of Harry's request a memorial service will not he held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Foundation Cancer Care Unit in Harry's honour, or to a charity of the donor's choice. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929 "Dedicated Service Since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 11 May 2005, Wed  •  Page 7

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NELLIS, Grace Veronica: January 13, 1920 - December 3, 2009 {also on Taylor grave stone page}

Grace Taylor married Harry Nellis (1945)

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NELLIS, Lawrence  Edward: 1950 - June 7, 2012

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Block 99, Lot N

NELLIS, Lloyd M.: March 12, 1915 - December 1, 2004 {also on LaValley grave stone page}

Lloyd Nellis of, Bezanson    Lloyd Marion Nellis, resident of Bezanson, Alberta passed away at Bezanson Wednesday, December 1, 2004.    He was born March 12, 1915 in Minnesota. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Lorna Nellis: four children: Roger Nellis (Donna), Marie LaCroix (Wayne), Lois Charney (Norman), Sally Ann Sedore: 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Lloyd was predeceased by one grandchild Jim Sedore, his parents Lester (Moose) and Stella Nellis; three brothers Orval, Ted and Bill and two sisters Myrtle Schamehorn and Mayme Branch.    A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 5 at 3 p.m. from the Bezanson Community Church, Captain Dale Sobool officiating.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM    TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 03 Dec 2004, Fri  •  Page 7

NELLIS, Lorna Jeanne.: June 13, 1921 - November 20, 2011  {also on LaValley grave stone page}

Lorna Jeanne Nellis    Lorna Jeanne Nellis, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away MacKenzie Place in Grande Prairie on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at the age of 90 years, after having battled with Alzheimer’s Disease for her last few years. Lorna was born June 13, 1921 to Nellie (Baker) and Tom LaValley in their family home in Bezanson. From the time Lorna was young, her greatest joy in life was achieved when she was surrounded by her family - her parents and siblings as a child and then her own family.    Lorna married Lloyd Nellis on October 21, 1942 in St. Joseph’s Rectory in Grande Prairie. Their four children were a great source of happiness and pride. Roger (1943), Marie (1945), Lois (1946) and Sally-Ann (1947) kept their stay-at-home mom very busy. It was while raising her children that Lorna perfected her domestic skills. She loved to sew, crochet, knit, quilt, cross-stitch, garden, can vegetables, fruit and the occasional moose and she could bake a chiffon carke lighter than air. And, she happily shared her talents with any grandchild that was keen to learn! Lorna and Lloyd moved around the province, finally settling once again in Bezanson for their retirement - in a log home that every family member had a hand in building.    Lorna is survived by her children: Roger (Donna) Nellis, Marie LaCroix (Wayne Johnson), Lois (Norman) Charney and Sally-Ann Sedore; her grandchildren: Valerie (Randy) Montgomery, Cheryle LaCroix (Martin Doll), Robert (Kathy) Dube, Wendy (Etienne) Rondeau, Doug Charney, Lisa (Allen) Gray, Tara Nellis, Roland (Cindy) LaCroix, Darren Charney, Leah Charney Turgeon (Bruce) and Breana (Cam) Dennis; her great-grandchildren: Antoine Rondeau, Kiley-Rae (Kyle) Halwa, Kale Simmons, Renee Dube, Nathan Turgeon, Jordan Sedore, Kira Gray, Rainley LaCroix, Lexi Turgeon, Ava LaCroix, Adam LaCroix and Lauren LaCroix; as well as one great-great-grandchild Ava Halwa. She is also survived by two much loved sisters: Allie Weegar and René Bouchard and two much loved sister in-laws: Ellen (Gavin) Craig and Emily LaValley as well as many very special LaValley and Nellis nieces and nephews.    She was predeceased by her beloved husband Lloyd, her parents, her brothers Roger LaValley and Fuzz LaValley, her grandson Jim Sedore and her great-great-grandchildren Jolene Rondeau and Marcel Rondeau. Lorna’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff of 1 East in MacKenzie Place for the kindness, compassion and caring they bestowed on Lorna as her life drew to a close.    A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 1:00pm at Bezanson Community Church.    OLIVER’S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM  Published (Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune) on November 23, 2011

Lorna LaValley married Lloyd Nellis (1942)

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NELLIS, Douglas Lane (baby): 1950

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NELLIS, Orval Erving: 1912 - 1987 {also on Bulford grave stone page}

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NELLIS, Irene: May 29, 1920  - October 19, 2013 {also on Bulford grave stone page}

Irene Nellis    Longtime resident of Grande Prairie, passed away at the QEII Hospital on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the age of 93 years.    She will be sadly missed by her children: Shirley, Don (Ellen), Phil (Kris), and Gordon (Carol); grandchildren: Rob (Joyce), Mike, Deanna (Scott) Kerr, Rena (Bodie) Johnson, Crystal (Jadon) Bates, Mark (Cindy), Darla (Linden Anaka), and Ashley (Kirsten); seven great-grandchildren; sister Elenor Bain, brother Elmer (Ann) Bulford, and extended family and friends.    Irene was predeceased by her husband, Orval, sons Wayne and Stan and brothers Harvey and Harry.    A Celebration of Irene's Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:30am at Oliver's Funeral Chapel in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).    Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta (Unit 109 10126 120 Ave Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8H9), or to the QEII Hospital Foundation - Palliative Care Unit (10409 98 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2E8).    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com

Irene Bulford married Orval Nellis (1940)

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NELLIS, E. Stanley: 1948 - July 18, 1972

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NELLIS, Wayne Marshall: December 24, 1941 - November 6, 2007

Wayne Marshall Nellis    Wayne Marshall Nellis came into this world Dec. 24, 1941, at the QE II Hospital in Grande Prairie and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the age of 65 years.    He took his schooling at Montrose and Grande Prairie high schools. In Grade 8 Wayne began a lifelong love of woodworking. Building anything from patio furniture to end tables and bookcases became his favourite thing to do.    At age 20, work was hard to find in Grande Prairie so, along with five buddies, he joined the Air Force, taking radar and communications systems courses. Wayne once commented he "didn't fly the planes, but he could keep them flying."    During his 28 years in the military, he spent time in Trenton, Ont. and Winnipeg, Man., where he met Doreen Skelly. They married and had two children — Robert Christopher and Michael Brian, both born in Winnipeg. Wayne spent time stationed in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, Edmonton, Alta., Greenwood, Nova Scotia and finally Cold Lake, Alta. After 28 years, he retired from the service and returned home to Grande Prairie.    In the early 1990s, he met Carol Taylor (nee Funk) and they married in 2001. They finally enjoyed a long life together, travelling to Kelowna, B.C. to visit family and playing golf, billiards and cards. When not playing, Wayne could always be found building in his workshop.    Wayne leaves to mourn: his wife, Carol: sons, Robert (Joyce) and Michael; his special granddaughter, Ashley Joan Nellis; his mother, Irene; sister, Shirley; brothers, Don (Ellen), Phillip (Kris), and Gordon (Carol); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide extended family.    "Poppa-Wayne" was deeply blessed with love from Carol's family: her children, Devon, Colinda and Tanya (David); brothers, Whip (Heather) and Floyd; sisters, Margaret (Brian), Lois and Alice and many other family members.    Wayne was predeceased by: his father, Orval; grandparents, Stella and Lester John (Moose) Nellis and Kate and Havilland Bulford, and brother Stan Nellis.    A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 1 p.m., at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel.    Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice.    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM

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NELLIS, Lester John (Moose): January  13, 1886 - October 17. 1978

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NELLIS, Stella: January 28, 1892 - March 3, 1986

Stella Robideau married Moose Nellis (1911)

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NELLIS, Rose Marie: April 1952 - January 1957

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NELLIS, Ted: April 2, 1914 - May 29, 2004 {also on Boe grave stone page}

Ted Nellis, 90, if Grande Prairie    Ted Nellis, resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta, passed away at the Q.E.II Hospital in Grande Prairie on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at the age of 90 years. Ted was born in International Falls, Minnesota, on April 2, 1914.    He came to the Peace River Country in 1916. He farmed in the Bezanson area for many years. In the early '50s, he moved to Grande Prairie where he began his work as a carpenter. Ted was a resident of Grande Prairie at the time of his death. He spent most of his life playing sports and in later years watching sports.    Ted is survived by his wife Opal and his children, Murney (Barb), Gary (Mary), Dan (Marlene) and Jackie, all of Grande Prairie, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, one sister and two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.    He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, one sister. one daughter and infant son.    Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 10104-79 St., Edmonton, T6A 3G3.    A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel, 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie, with Rev. Lew Wiegel officiating. Interment of ashes will take place in Glen Leslie Cemetery at a later date.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM    TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929    "Dedicated Service Since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 01 Jun 2004, Tue - Page 7

NELLIS, OPAL - April 1, 1924 – December 30, 2011 {also on Boe grave stone page}

Opal Nellis    Opal Nellis, longtime resident of Grande Prairie, passed away at the Heritage Lodge on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the age of 87 years.Opal was born in Fosston, Minnesota on April 1, 1924. Her family homesteaded in the DeBolt area in the early 1930’s.    She will be sadly missed by her children, Murney (Barb), Gary (Mary), Dan (Marlene), and Jackie, all of Grande Prairie; eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.    She was predeceased by her husband Ted, her parents, three sisters, three brothers, one daughter and an infant son.    There will be a private family memorial service in the spring of 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MS Society or to a charity of one’s choice.    OLIVER’S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, -Published on January 4, 2012

Opal Boe married Ted Nellis

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Block 34, Sub 3, Lot 4

LACROIX, Theresa Marie (Nellis): April 1, 1945 - February 13, 2018 {also on Lacroix stone page}

Theresa Marie Lacroix    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Marie (Nellis) LaCroix. Born in Grande Prairie, she was raised in Bezanson with her siblings and her many cousins as playmates. As a young lady, she easily made lifelong friends. She always spoke fondly of the carefree years when she attended the GP High School and stayed at the Wapiti Dorm. Marie married very young and had 4 children by the time she was 23. The family moved many times, finally settling in Edson. At the young age of 34, she met the man she would spend the rest of her life with, Wayne Johnson. Marie and Wayne eventually left Edson for Tumbler Ridge BC and finally made the move to their acreage in Bay Tree AB – affectionately known as Dog Patch. Marie and Wayne made some wonderful lifelong friends in Bay Tree. After Wayne passed, Marie moved to a seniors complex in Edmonton and was able to spend a lot more time with her kids and grandkids. She really enjoyed her time there and was becoming a very social person again.    She unexpectedly became ill and then passed away peacefully on February 13 with her children and granddaughter by her side.    Marie was predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Lorna (LaValley) Nellis, her grandchildren Jolene and Marcel Rondeau, her step-daughter Tanya Johnson, her sister Lois Charney, her brother Roger Nellis and her common-law husband Wayne Johnson.    She is survived by her children Valerie (Randy) Montgomery; Cheryle LaCroix– Rainley LaCroix; Wendy (Etienne) Rondeau– Antoine Rondeau; Roland (Cindy) LaCroix–Ava LaCroix, Adam LaCroix, Lauren LaCroix and Kale Simmons.    She is also survived by her step-son Shawn (Lisa) Johnson–Morgan, Garrett; her brother-in-law Norman Charney and sister-in-law Donna Nellis as well as 3 nieces–Leah, Tara and Breana and 3 nephews–Doug, Darren and Rob.    The family will be hosting a memorial service for Marie on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Golden Age Centre in Grande Prairie. Contact Valerie Montgomery at 780.538.0097 for further information.  Published on March 2, 2018 (https://peacecountrysun.remembering.ca/)

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