With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Lavonne E. Nelson, 92,.
What follows is a brief look at the life her family wishes to share.
Lavonne entered this world in 1923 — the start of a journey that would span 93 years.
Lavonne held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
What Lavonne believed shaped how she loved.
LaVonne Nelson, 92 of Sioux Falls and formerly of Parker died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Southridge Health Care Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be from 4-6pm Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. LaVonne Eunice Davidson was born on July 31, 1923 in Canastota, SD to William and Delma (Gorder) Davidson. Her family moved to Parker, SD where she grew up and graduated from Parker High School in 1942. On December 29, 1943 she was united in marriage to Donald C. Nelson at the Grace Lutheran Church in Parker. During WW II they moved around to several places finding work, they had great zeal for life's work, always cherished what life had to offer them. LaVonne loved to cook, bake and to share goodies with family and friends. She taught Sunday school as their son grew up, was an avid reader and enjoyed writing letters to her family, classmates, and friends through out the many years. After Don's passing in 2005 she lived with a broken heart but knowing one day they would be together again and their Heavenly Home. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Grateful for having shared her life are her son Mark; nephews, cousins, and many friends; and a sister in law. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers Virgil and DeWayne, and a brother in law.
