~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, NCA/NWA Capt. Michael Charles Nelson
January 19, 1945 ~ August 21, 2024
Captain Nelson began his commercial flying career
02-12-1973. He is survived by his wife
Lori. Captain Nelson was 79 years of age
at the time of his passing.
PCN memorial site
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/michael-nelson-obituary?id=56075810
FUNERAL HOME
Borek Jennings Funeral Home - Howell Memorial
Chapel
1700 Highland Rd., Howell, Michigan
https://www.borekjennings.com/obituary/Michael-Nelson
Michael Nelson Obituary
Obituary published by Borek Jennings Funeral Home
- Howell Memorial Chapel
His Legacy : Michael Charles Nelson, 79, passed
away on August 21, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1945, in Lincoln, Nebraska,
to Meredith Nelson and Helen (Cassaday) Nelson. Michael married the love of his
life, Lori Jagielski, on July 23, 1981, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mike graduated
from the University of Denver and then joined the United States Air Force,
serving in the Vietnam War. After his military service, he was hired to fly for
North Central Airlines as a pilot. Through many mergers, Mike retired from Northwest
Airlines after a career of 32 years. His passion was flying. Mike had his
pilot's license before he obtained his driver's license. He also met his wife
Lori, who had been a flight attendant for 40 years. Besides flying, he loved
golf. Mike and Lori were founding members of Oak Pointe Country Club.
Throughout the summer, he also enjoyed doing yard work and boating. Mike was
dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed
His Family : Mike will be missed by his loving
wife, Lori Nelson; sister, Barbara Vanciu; nieces and nephews, Chris Vanciu,
Peter (Kathy) Vanciu, Kendra Geeslin, Kimberly (Eric) Ringer, Doug Nelson, and
David Nelson. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Meredith K Nelson
and Helen Nelson; brother, Meredith R. Nelson; sister-in-law, Janet Nelson; and
brother-in-law, Vance Vanciu.
His Farewell : Mike's family will privately
celebrate his life. Memorial contributions are suggested to Humane Society of
Huron Valley. Please leave a message of comfort for Mike's family at
1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com
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