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Floyd E. Nelson
Date Of Birth:June 15, 1949
Date Of Death:December 10, 2010
Service Date:Friday, December 17, 2010

Mr. Floyd E. Nelson, 61, of Salina passed away Friday, December 10th, 2010 at Hospice of Salina after a short battle with cancer.

Mr. Nelson was born in Rydal, KS on June 15, 1949, the son of the late Howard and Zella M. (Walter) Miller.  Floyd's father died when Floyd was a young boy and he was raised by his adoptive father Ray Nelson.  He graduated high school and served for years in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was married to Marla Thurber on July 23, 1971 in Courtland, KS. He was a member of the American Legion post in Scandia, KS.  Floyd worked as a linesman at Philips Lighting in Salina. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, adopted father, Ray Nelson; and his brothers, Howard S. Miller and Martin Nelson. 

Floyd is survived by his wife, Marla of the home; daughter, Sebrina (Keith) Jordan of Kansas City, KS; grandson Brody Jordan of Kansas City Kansas; sister, Bonnie (Gary) Hobson of Colony, KS; brothers, Richard (Sue) Nelson of Formosa, KS, and Kenny (Deanna) Nelson of Courtland, KS,

Marla and Sebrina would like to extend special gratitude to Marla's sister and brother-in-law Vilcki and David Gilkeson for the immense support they have shown over the course of Floyd's illness.

A memorial service will be  at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 10:00a.m. on Friday, December 17th, 2010.

At the family's request there will be no visitation.

In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the ASPCA, Hospice of Salina, the Salina Animal Shelter, or the Humane Society of the United States.  Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, KS 67401.


  • From: larry cisneros
    Location:salina

    marla, sorry to here about floyd. He will be missed around the flareroom. It was a pleasure to work around floyd,he always had something to say,funny or sarcastic, he kept things interesting. my prayers are with you and your family. sincerely, larry cisneros.


  • From: Kate Coffman
    Location:Salina

    To Marla and the Family of Floyd Nelson- It was a pleasure to work with Floyd. May the memories you carry in your heart help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kate Coffman


  • From: Janet Nelson
    Location:Courtland, KS

    Dear Marla, Sabrina and family, I was so sorry to read of Floyd's death. I had realized that he was ill, but didn't know the full extent. I'm sorry. Floyd was so kind and helpful as he worked on all my old cars, and was always up for a chat when I took the car in or when I picked it up. He was one great guy, as you well know! I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Again I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless. Janet Nelson