Darleen Nelson Dallas, Oregon Obituary

Darleen Nelson

Darleen Nelson Sept. 12, 1931 – April 17, 2021 McMinnville – Darleen Nelson passed away on April 17th at her home, surrounded by loving family. Darleen was born on September 12, 1931 in Artesia, California the daughter of Joe and Lucile Hillhouse. Darlene married Wayland Nelson in Corona, California. Their love flourished for 59 years, in spite of him convincing her to leave sunny California to move to Oregon in 1964. They landed in Amity where they purchased a small farm and raised strawberries. Darleen was a teachers aid at Amity Elementary School.Wayland and Darleen were longtime members of the Amity Church of Christ. In 1973 they came to Dallas where Wayland was employed by Towmotor. Darleen worked for the Oregon Department of Revenue and later was a Realtor with Century 21 in Dallas. While in Dallas they attended the Dallas First Christian Church. She also raised three foster children which she cared for greatly. Darleen enjoyed working in her yard keeping it beautiful. She liked tending her flowers and took great pride in her work. Darleen was known for her contagious laugh. Darleen is survived by her son Brian Nelson (Cindi), and daughter Sherry Newcomb (Drew), sisters, Mary Belle Moss along with her grandchildren Jennifer Wagner, Scott (Brandie) Nelson, Lisa (Levi) Herman, Nic (Nicole) Newcomb, Jacob (Allie) Newcomb, Justin Newcomb, and Ben (Caitlynn) Newcomb, and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayland Nelson on April 3, 2012 and her daughter Lori Lynn on August 21, 1965 A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will be at the Dallas Cemetery. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Brookdale McMinnville Town Center for all their loving care as well as the comfort and support that was provided by Brighton Hospice. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. To leave an online condolence for the family go to www.dallastribute.com
September 12, 1931 - April 17, 202109/12/193104/17/2021
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Mickie Luis Arrieta
May 14, 2021
Brian, Sherry and families, We are so sorry for your loss. Our family has only fond memories of our times together with the Nelson’s. Whether in Crestline, CA or Amity/Dallas/McMinnville, Oregon, when our families got together there was always great memories shared an... Continue Reading
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Brian Nelson
November 28, 2022
Mickie, thank you for such a heartfelt tribute. I too have great memories of times together. No one and I mean no one could make us all laugh like your dad Charlie. I can still see some of the funny faces he would make telling his stories. We send our love and prayers to ... Continue Reading