On a stop in Hawaii, someone started him doing design work in local community theater, and he wound up staying in the islands. Later, he and two friends formed a company doing artistic work. But they drifted apart, and Nelson went solo as an art director. In addition to work here, he did work in other countries. But making huge Christmas decorations in Hawaii may have been his favorite thing.
Services are private.
He was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. Services on the mainland. She was born in Hilo. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow. He was also a golf instructor with the state Department of Education.