John “J.T.” Nelson
John “J.T.” Nelson, 83, Shawnee, Kansas passed away, Monday, December 29, 2008 at home.
J.T. was preceded in death by his wife Ruth A. Nelson in March of this year and one sister Jean Johnson and two brothers, Courtney Nelson and Albert Nelson. Survivors include three daughters Cynthia Simpson, Lenexa, Kansas; Sue (Mike) Tucker, Overland Park. Kansas; Sandy (Rod) Zugelder, Kansas City, Kansas; two sons Ted (Linda) Nelson, Merriam, Kansas; Greg (Janis) Nelson, Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister Dorothy (Karl) Ellington, Overland Park, Kansas; and nine grandchildren Shannon Pappas, Hillary Simpson, Jonathon Simpson, Neal Tucker, Mark Tucker, Eli Justin Forester, Kelly Forester, Teresa Nelson, John Nelson, and two great-grandchildren Alyssa Pappas, Spencer Sullivan.
J.T. was a member of the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club and a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award and also a former member of Toastmasters. J.T. also founded and operated J.T. Nelson and Associates.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Breakpointe Community Church.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery.
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I’m sorry for your loss. It is hard when you lose a family member and J.T. had accomplished so much. He will be missed.
Ted, I am really sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I know this has been a tough year for you and your family. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Best wishes and thoughts in this really tough time. Be strong and see you soon. Bob O
A father with a colorful and productive life is always missed so very much! My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
If I can be of assistance Ted, please let me know.
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Ted, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I’m sure he missed your mother immensely. I pray that you’ll be strengthened during this time of loss and as you enter the phase of life where your parents have passed on. God bless. Dave
Cynthia, sorry to hear the news about your Dad, JT. I had never met him but had talked to him several times over the past years. I know it is a tough time, but you have family and friends and those network affiliates in TE who care about you. You are in our prayers.
CYNTHIA-
I JUST LEARNED OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. I WISH TO OFFER MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. WE WIL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
LARRY SMITH
Hello Family,
I’m finding it hard to put into words my feelings. So, I will just say the things that are coming to mind. JT and Ruth were always a big part of my younger life and seeing JT’s smile, laugh and enjoying life are somethings I remember. Living with Courtney and Elenore JT’s mom was a joyful time but things were never easy. JT always made things better. Cynthia, Sandy and Susan you were like the older sisters I never had. Ted always seemed to be a big brother to me. We all shared some good times together esp close to the holidays. Sorry I did not make the funeral. But give me a call anytime. PS I still make Elenore’s Hard Fudge.
Love ya’ll Gardner
Hello Family,
It’s hard to put into words the way I feel. So, i will just write what I’m thinking. The things I remember from my childhood about John I will miss the most was his smile, laugh and enjoyment of life. He was always the one that made me feel excited when he would come over to his mothers house. Things were not easy at Elenores but John and Ruth made things better everytime. To Sandy, Susan and Cynthia you always made me laugh when I saw you mostly because of the tickling, you all were like sisters I never had and Ted always seemed to be like a big brother just watch over everything. Most of the Family I have lost touch with but give me a call anytime. Sorry I could not come to the Funeral.
Love Gardner
PS I still make Elenores Hard Fudge. Just something that brought back memories during the holidays.
John was a patient of mine. He was also my friend. He was an intelligent man and a man of integrity. I loved hearing his stories.
He had such an amazing wealth of life experiences. He spoke fondly of his family and I could see the love he had for each of you.
I am blessed for having known John. I will miss John.
Sherry Wallace
My deepest sympothy for the loss of your loved one.
I met J.T during christmas of 2005. Him and his family made me feel very much at home being that i had no family in kansas for the holidays. The Simpson and Nelson family made me feel like i did and for that i will never forget their kindness. my prayers are with the Simpson and Nelson family .