78 of Aurora. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Herman D.; her loving children Angela R. of Aurora and Mark D. (Milissa) of Highlands Ranch, CO; her sister, Edythe Richardson of Washington State; and grandchildren, Brianna and Alexander. A mass in her name will be held at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 11, 2016 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Denver.