1956
Elden
2009
Elden Nilson
April 2, 1956 — April 19, 2009
Elden William Nilson the son of William and Verna (Banister) Nilson was born April 2, 1956 in Morris, MN. He grew up in Moonshine Township and attended and graduated from Graceville High School. Elden joined the Armed Services in 1974 and served a two year tour in Germany and two years State side. He was honorably discharged in 1978. After his return home he was employed with Morris Rod Weeder in Ortonville and helped with the construction of the Barry Farmers Elevator. Elden then went to work at the Clinton Ag Service where he has been employed for more than 20 years.
Elden was united in marriage to Phyllis Proudfoot on December 24, 1985. They made their home in Clinton with their four children Kim, Jim, Karry and Steven.
He enjoyed tinkering in the garage, hunting, fishing, loved the outdoors. He adored his wife “mama”, his children and grandchildren. Elden enjoyed his life to the fullest whether it was spending time with family and friends, occasional casino visits, racing John down main street, getting caught in the middle of parades, driving around looking for wildlife, jumping snow banks, trap shooting, bottle rocket fights and numerous other wild adventures.
Elden belonged to The American Legion in Clinton.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Clinton, MN; children, Kim Morrissette (Kevin Bellefeuille) of Clinton, MN, Jim Morrissette (Chanda Cain) of Fergus Falls, MN, Karry Morrissette (Sabolik) (Jason Hovet) of Hibbing, MN, Steve Morrissette of Elbow Lake, MN; 19 grandchildren, Marcus Morrissette, Kaleb Arndt, Cheyenne Arndt, Kirsten Andersen, Jimmy Morrissette, Tiffany Morrissette, Kameron Morrissette, Sunny Morrissete, Tanika Belgarde, Jayden Morrissette, Nadine DuBois, Chelsey Cain, Samatha Houge, Nick Hovet, Christine Hovet, Courtney Hovet, Faith Morrissette, Andrea Morrissette, Jeremiah Morrissette; 1 great-granddaughter, Elionna Longie; brothers, Brad Nilson of Johnson, MN Vern Nilson of Fergus Falls, MN, Vic (Darcy) Nilson of Graceville, MN; sisters, Audrey (Dale) Gary of Graceville, MN and Val Carlson (Randy Murray ) of Wheaton, MN; mother and father in-law, Tom and Pat Proudfoot; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Timmy Nilson; brother-in-law, Mark Carlson.
Elden was united in marriage to Phyllis Proudfoot on December 24, 1985. They made their home in Clinton with their four children Kim, Jim, Karry and Steven.
He enjoyed tinkering in the garage, hunting, fishing, loved the outdoors. He adored his wife “mama”, his children and grandchildren. Elden enjoyed his life to the fullest whether it was spending time with family and friends, occasional casino visits, racing John down main street, getting caught in the middle of parades, driving around looking for wildlife, jumping snow banks, trap shooting, bottle rocket fights and numerous other wild adventures.
Elden belonged to The American Legion in Clinton.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Clinton, MN; children, Kim Morrissette (Kevin Bellefeuille) of Clinton, MN, Jim Morrissette (Chanda Cain) of Fergus Falls, MN, Karry Morrissette (Sabolik) (Jason Hovet) of Hibbing, MN, Steve Morrissette of Elbow Lake, MN; 19 grandchildren, Marcus Morrissette, Kaleb Arndt, Cheyenne Arndt, Kirsten Andersen, Jimmy Morrissette, Tiffany Morrissette, Kameron Morrissette, Sunny Morrissete, Tanika Belgarde, Jayden Morrissette, Nadine DuBois, Chelsey Cain, Samatha Houge, Nick Hovet, Christine Hovet, Courtney Hovet, Faith Morrissette, Andrea Morrissette, Jeremiah Morrissette; 1 great-granddaughter, Elionna Longie; brothers, Brad Nilson of Johnson, MN Vern Nilson of Fergus Falls, MN, Vic (Darcy) Nilson of Graceville, MN; sisters, Audrey (Dale) Gary of Graceville, MN and Val Carlson (Randy Murray ) of Wheaton, MN; mother and father in-law, Tom and Pat Proudfoot; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Timmy Nilson; brother-in-law, Mark Carlson.