TAYOR, Mable Dawson: Dec 16, 1920 - died Dec 18, 1920

Block 34, Sub B7, Lot 6

GLEN LESLIE NEWS “THE MYSTERY HAS BEEN SOLVED”

NELLIS, Harry E.: 1920 - 2005 {also on Nellis 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

Bio/NELLIS-Harry Edward.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

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

Grace Taylor married Harry Nellis (1945)

Block 99, Lot N

HANSEN, Elizabeth Bennett (Taylor): 1904 - 1956 {also on Hansen grave stone page}

HANSEN, George: 1906 - 1984 {also on Hansen grave stone page}

Bio/HANSEN-George.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

Elizabeth Bennett Taylor married George Hansen (March 23, 1942)

Block 2, Lot 5 & 6

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