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Mary Audine (Vance) Nelson

OSMA PLAT – Mary Audine (Vance) Nelson, 76, a resident of Osma Plat, Stanton Township, passed away Saturday evening, September 24, 2016, peacefully at her home following a multi-year struggle with ALS.

Surviving are her husband, Vance Nelson; son, Tim (Heidi DePuydt) Nelson of Houghton; daughter, Pamela (David) Elliott of De Pere, Wisconsin; grandsons, Colin and Charles Elliott; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She will be remembered for the many contributions she made for her family, friends and community, including activities with FCE, Michigan State Extension, the Latch Key program, countless submissions and a Homemaker of the Year award at the Houghton County Fair, hundreds of crocheted baby hats, for infants at multiple hospitals, years of gardening and shared produce. She had an endless zeal for all forms of crafting, along with a loving 50 years of marriage.

As requested, private family services will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers or contributions, if you can help another person anonymously, she will smile.

To view Mrs. Nelson’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit memorialchapel.net

The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Home have been assisting the family.

Mary Audine (Vance) Nelson

Mary Audine (Vance) Nelson, 76, a resident of Osma Plat, passed away Saturday evening September 24, 2016, at her home following a multi year Battle with ALS.

The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.