Dale Nelson

Dale Harlow Nelson, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville. He was born June 7, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Florence L. Peterson and Alfred A. Nelson. Upon retiring and moving to the "Playground" he loved Bella Vista very much. He was an avid player of tennis. Playing golf with three different groups, "Wyldmen," "Duffers" and "Jelly Bellies" also he got his first "Hole In One" in 2009 on the 12th hole at the Kingswood Golf Course. Other hobbies were fishing from the boat or the shore, gardening, woodworking making bowls for many friends and his family, watching college sports on television, playing board games and playing cards. He was a member of the Fly Tyers. He and his wife enjoyed entertaining many guests at their home. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area in 1998 after moving from Columbia Heights, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dean Nelson. Dale is survived by his wife, Karin N. Nelson of the home; one son, Darrell and his fiancé, Janet, of Blaine, Minn.; two daughters, Kristi Nelson of St. Louis Park, Minn., Kerri Nelson of St. Anthony, Minn.; two brothers, Curtis Nelson and his wife, Lorita, of Burnsville, Minn.; Richard Nelson and his wife, Katherine, of St. Louis Park, Minn.; one sister, Suzanne Fretheim and her husband, Harlan, of Loveland, Colo.; sister-in-law, Helen Nelson of Garland, Texas; four grandsons, David, Nicholas, Matthew, Travis; and one great-granddaughter. No local services are planned, however later there will be a service in Minnesota. Cremation arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista. Condolences to the family: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.