Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) - January 8, 2001
Deceased Name: Obituary: Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson
ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson, one week short of 98, died at his home in Bloomington, Jan-uary 5, 2001.
Star earned his nickname from his athletic accomplish-ments while in high school. Born Jan 14, 1903 in Brigham City, UT to Jacob Carl and Mary Ann Nelson, he went on to attend Weber State, BYU, and Columbia Uni-versity. He served a 2
In 1941 he married Ernestine Neff of Holladay, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. During World War II he was offered and accepted an officer's commission in the United States Army as a Colonel. He served in the US and in Europe where he participated in the rebuilding of Germany. After the war, he returned to Bell Labs and retired in 1962.
At Bell Labs he held numerous patents, helped develop microfiche and the first computer. He was one of the founding fathers of the microfilm industry in the US. He later worked for IBM and Xerox and participated in the formation of numerous microfilm associations. He had a hand in the communications aspect of the Apollo Space program.
In 1949 and 1950 Star and Ernestine adopted and raised four babies. He retired with Ernestine to Bloomington, UT and built one of the first homes in 1971. In 1991 Ernestine died of cancer and a year later he married Mae Earl in the St. George LDS Temple.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Star was active in civic and community affairs. He served twice as a bishop in the LDS Church. He had a powerful memory, was an avid reader, and was always learning new things. He was an accomplished musician of many instruments, composer, and supporter of the arts. He loved to travel, golf, and serve others. Never actually retiring until his mid-seventies, he was constantly active with family, church, and the community.
Star is survived by his wife, Mae Nelson, St. George, UT; four children, John Nelson, wife, Alice, their four children, Camille, Annie, Matt, Katie, Yuma City, AZ; Chris Nelson, wife, Karen, their daughter, Catherine, Las Vegas, NV; Cynthia Porter, husband, Scott, their three children, Kim, Derek, Emily, Portland, OR; Katherine Taylor, husband, Stan, Solvang, CA; sister, Portia Nelson, New York; brother, Bernell Nelson, OR; two step-daughters, Deanna, Elaine, their husbands, Marty, Gary; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, all loved and admired Star.
Services will be Tues. Jan 9, 2001, 1 p.m. at the Bloomington LDS 7th Ward Chapel, 3371 Mulberry Dr, St. George, UT. A viewing will be Mon. 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 300 W. St. George Blvd, and Tues. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel. A viewing in Salt Lake City will be Wed. 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. Private interment, Thurs, Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Funeral directors, Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jubilee Home through the Foundation of the Dixie Regional Medical Center or to the Foundation of Dixie State College.
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Deceased Name: Obituary: Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson
ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson, one week short of 98, died at his home in Bloomington, Jan-uary 5, 2001.
Star earned his nickname from his athletic accomplish-ments while in high school. Born Jan 14, 1903 in Brigham City, UT to Jacob Carl and Mary Ann Nelson, he went on to attend Weber State, BYU, and Columbia Uni-versity. He served a 2
In 1941 he married Ernestine Neff of Holladay, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. During World War II he was offered and accepted an officer's commission in the United States Army as a Colonel. He served in the US and in Europe where he participated in the rebuilding of Germany. After the war, he returned to Bell Labs and retired in 1962.
At Bell Labs he held numerous patents, helped develop microfiche and the first computer. He was one of the founding fathers of the microfilm industry in the US. He later worked for IBM and Xerox and participated in the formation of numerous microfilm associations. He had a hand in the communications aspect of the Apollo Space program.
In 1949 and 1950 Star and Ernestine adopted and raised four babies. He retired with Ernestine to Bloomington, UT and built one of the first homes in 1971. In 1991 Ernestine died of cancer and a year later he married Mae Earl in the St. George LDS Temple.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Star was active in civic and community affairs. He served twice as a bishop in the LDS Church. He had a powerful memory, was an avid reader, and was always learning new things. He was an accomplished musician of many instruments, composer, and supporter of the arts. He loved to travel, golf, and serve others. Never actually retiring until his mid-seventies, he was constantly active with family, church, and the community.
Star is survived by his wife, Mae Nelson, St. George, UT; four children, John Nelson, wife, Alice, their four children, Camille, Annie, Matt, Katie, Yuma City, AZ; Chris Nelson, wife, Karen, their daughter, Catherine, Las Vegas, NV; Cynthia Porter, husband, Scott, their three children, Kim, Derek, Emily, Portland, OR; Katherine Taylor, husband, Stan, Solvang, CA; sister, Portia Nelson, New York; brother, Bernell Nelson, OR; two step-daughters, Deanna, Elaine, their husbands, Marty, Gary; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, all loved and admired Star.
Services will be Tues. Jan 9, 2001, 1 p.m. at the Bloomington LDS 7th Ward Chapel, 3371 Mulberry Dr, St. George, UT. A viewing will be Mon. 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 300 W. St. George Blvd, and Tues. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel. A viewing in Salt Lake City will be Wed. 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. Private interment, Thurs, Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Funeral directors, Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jubilee Home through the Foundation of the Dixie Regional Medical Center or to the Foundation of Dixie State College.
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Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) - January 8, 2001
Deceased Name: Obituary: Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson
ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson, one week short of 98, died at his home in Bloomington, Jan-uary 5, 2001.
Star earned his nickname from his athletic accomplish-ments while in high school. Born Jan 14, 1903 in Brigham City, UT to Jacob Carl and Mary Ann Nelson, he went on to attend Weber State, BYU, and Columbia Uni-versity. He served a 2
In 1941 he married Ernestine Neff of Holladay, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. During World War II he was offered and accepted an officer's commission in the United States Army as a Colonel. He served in the US and in Europe where he participated in the rebuilding of Germany. After the war, he returned to Bell Labs and retired in 1962.
At Bell Labs he held numerous patents, helped develop microfiche and the first computer. He was one of the founding fathers of the microfilm industry in the US. He later worked for IBM and Xerox and participated in the formation of numerous microfilm associations. He had a hand in the communications aspect of the Apollo Space program.
In 1949 and 1950 Star and Ernestine adopted and raised four babies. He retired with Ernestine to Bloomington, UT and built one of the first homes in 1971. In 1991 Ernestine died of cancer and a year later he married Mae Earl in the St. George LDS Temple.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Star was active in civic and community affairs. He served twice as a bishop in the LDS Church. He had a powerful memory, was an avid reader, and was always learning new things. He was an accomplished musician of many instruments, composer, and supporter of the arts. He loved to travel, golf, and serve others. Never actually retiring until his mid-seventies, he was constantly active with family, church, and the community.
Star is survived by his wife, Mae Nelson, St. George, UT; four children, John Nelson, wife, Alice, their four children, Camille, Annie, Matt, Katie, Yuma City, AZ; Chris Nelson, wife, Karen, their daughter, Catherine, Las Vegas, NV; Cynthia Porter, husband, Scott, their three children, Kim, Derek, Emily, Portland, OR; Katherine Taylor, husband, Stan, Solvang, CA; sister, Portia Nelson, New York; brother, Bernell Nelson, OR; two step-daughters, Deanna, Elaine, their husbands, Marty, Gary; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, all loved and admired Star.
Services will be Tues. Jan 9, 2001, 1 p.m. at the Bloomington LDS 7th Ward Chapel, 3371 Mulberry Dr, St. George, UT. A viewing will be Mon. 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 300 W. St. George Blvd, and Tues. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel. A viewing in Salt Lake City will be Wed. 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. Private interment, Thurs, Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Funeral directors, Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jubilee Home through the Foundation of the Dixie Regional Medical Center or to the Foundation of Dixie State College.
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Deceased Name: Obituary: Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson
ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Dr. Carl Erwin "Star" Nelson, one week short of 98, died at his home in Bloomington, Jan-uary 5, 2001.
Star earned his nickname from his athletic accomplish-ments while in high school. Born Jan 14, 1903 in Brigham City, UT to Jacob Carl and Mary Ann Nelson, he went on to attend Weber State, BYU, and Columbia Uni-versity. He served a 2
In 1941 he married Ernestine Neff of Holladay, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. During World War II he was offered and accepted an officer's commission in the United States Army as a Colonel. He served in the US and in Europe where he participated in the rebuilding of Germany. After the war, he returned to Bell Labs and retired in 1962.
At Bell Labs he held numerous patents, helped develop microfiche and the first computer. He was one of the founding fathers of the microfilm industry in the US. He later worked for IBM and Xerox and participated in the formation of numerous microfilm associations. He had a hand in the communications aspect of the Apollo Space program.
In 1949 and 1950 Star and Ernestine adopted and raised four babies. He retired with Ernestine to Bloomington, UT and built one of the first homes in 1971. In 1991 Ernestine died of cancer and a year later he married Mae Earl in the St. George LDS Temple.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Star was active in civic and community affairs. He served twice as a bishop in the LDS Church. He had a powerful memory, was an avid reader, and was always learning new things. He was an accomplished musician of many instruments, composer, and supporter of the arts. He loved to travel, golf, and serve others. Never actually retiring until his mid-seventies, he was constantly active with family, church, and the community.
Star is survived by his wife, Mae Nelson, St. George, UT; four children, John Nelson, wife, Alice, their four children, Camille, Annie, Matt, Katie, Yuma City, AZ; Chris Nelson, wife, Karen, their daughter, Catherine, Las Vegas, NV; Cynthia Porter, husband, Scott, their three children, Kim, Derek, Emily, Portland, OR; Katherine Taylor, husband, Stan, Solvang, CA; sister, Portia Nelson, New York; brother, Bernell Nelson, OR; two step-daughters, Deanna, Elaine, their husbands, Marty, Gary; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, all loved and admired Star.
Services will be Tues. Jan 9, 2001, 1 p.m. at the Bloomington LDS 7th Ward Chapel, 3371 Mulberry Dr, St. George, UT. A viewing will be Mon. 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 300 W. St. George Blvd, and Tues. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel. A viewing in Salt Lake City will be Wed. 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. Private interment, Thurs, Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Funeral directors, Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jubilee Home through the Foundation of the Dixie Regional Medical Center or to the Foundation of Dixie State College.
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