Earl H. Nelson

March 20, 1922 - May 28, 2017

Former Grosse Pointe Woods and Harper Woods resident Earl H. Nelson, 95, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Eden Center in Kalkaska. Earl received an engineering degree from Lawrence Technical College and worked for Detroit Tap and Tool for 30 years. He later worked for Arsco Manufacturing, measuring and installing steam heat register covers. He was the loving husband of Patricia H. Nelson, who preceded him in death 4 weeks earlier, for 67 years. He is survived by his daughters, Janice Lane (James), Wendy Stevens (Robert), Leslie Taylor and Karen Hea (Philip), 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. 48236 Memorial gifts maybe sent to Kalkaska Eden Center/Activities, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, MI 49646.