Floyd E. Nelson

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.