Nyla A. Nelsen, 87, of Leeds, ND and formerly of York, ND, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Heart of American Long Term Care in Rugby.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 5th, 2014,  11:00 AM at Leeds Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Budd officiating.  Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Cando later in the spring.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 7pm with a 7pm Prayer Service and Time of Sharing at the Nelson Funeral Home in Leeds.  Casket bearers will be:  her grandsons:  Shawn, Blegen,  Geoff Blegen,  Tyrell Blegen,  Chris Seil,  Josh Seil,  Justin Nelsen,  Derrick Nelsen,  Bradley Nelsen,  Michael Nelsen, Kolby Nelsen,  Kaden Nelsen,  Casey Gullickson and Derek Gullickson.  Music will be from Dan and MiChelle Nybo.

Nyla Arlene Newman was born at Cando, ND on December 16, 1926 the daughter of Albert and Venla (Halverson) Newman.  She attended country school and graduated from Cando High School in 1945.  After high school, Nyla started working at the Cando Creamery. While working in the area, she met the love of her life, George Nelsen, Jr.  They were married July 8th, 1949 at the Cando Lutheran Church.  Nyla and her husband, George, who was in the army from 1951 to 1952, lived in Alabama and California for a short time before moving back to North Dakota and making their home in the York and Leeds areas.  George passed away October 28, 1995.

Nyla always was a very family oriented person.  All of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant the world to her.  She was a member of the Sidney Britsch American Legion Auxiliary of York and enjoyed embroidering, sewing and reading.

Surviving are her five sons:  Arlen (Sandra) Nelsen of Glendale, AZ,  Doran (Lori) Nelsen and Kevin (Sheila) Nelsen all of Surrey, ND,  Clarence (Bonnie) Nelsen and Rob (Jody) Nelsen all of Leeds;  two daughters:  Georgine (Owen) Blegen of York, ND and Florine (Joe) Seil of Rugby;  thirty two grandchildren;  twenty nine great-grandchildren;  a brother:  Wayne Newman of Cando;  brothers and sisters-in-law:  Robert and Kay Verke,  Betty Nelsen,  Amy Nelsen,  Reba Nelsen,  Von and LaVonne Rardon and Ronnie Nelsen.

Nyla was preceded in death by her parents and husband:  George.



Condolences:

May God's hope-filled promises bring you comfort to your soul and peace to your heart. Your Mom was always full of life, love and lots of smiles to brighten anyone's day.  She will be missed by all and never forgotten.  She will live in our hearts forever.Words of comfort and hope "Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die." John 11:25-26  "Thanks be to God! He gives us the Victory through our Lord JesusChrist."1 Corinthians 15:57   With Heartfelt Sympathy, Doralee & Donna



To my Loved ones, On the loss of my loving sister, who I miss and love very much.  I think of the loving memories of our youth and times we have shared growing up, they are such good memories. I will miss her from the bottom of my heart.  May all of you know that I care for you and pray the Lord comforts you in your time of need.  And your memories help you through this time of sorrow. Deepest Sympathy, Uncle Wayne



To Nyla's family, Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of you in the loss of your Mom.  She was a very special person.  She always had a smile, and warm welcome for everyone.  I remember your Mom and Dad coming to the farm to visit.  For a kid who grew up in the country, that was a big, big deal-someone to play with. Your Mom was so patient and kind to everyone.  She survived many trials in her lifetime, and was blessed with so many special moments.  May your memories sustain you and the very special love your Mom had for you and your families be with you each and every day. Judy and Coby Barstad



My heartfelt sympathy to the "Nelsen" families. May all the memories of this special lady help you ease the pain of losing her. She was not only a 'grandma" to her own, but also to mine...upon stopping in for a visit - always insisting they have a piece of candy or more likely a piece of doublemint gum before they left. Very sweet lady - will always remember that smile. Deanna Head



Awww....another sweet soul has left us. Heartfelt condolences are sent to her family I know - Kevin and Sheila, Rob and Jodi, Georgine, Tyrell and many more that I know....she was such a lovely person and I know you will miss her very much. Jan Lee



My most sincere feelings of sympathy go to the Nelson family during this trying time.  I was close to the Nelson family in both grade school and in high school.I always thought that your mother was very "cool" and had the highest regard for her. My condolences, Tim Whalen