NELSON, Dawn

April 30, 1933 - May 17, 2020

Jacqueline Dawn Nelson, of New Westminster, BC, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Dr. Rodger Nelson.

Dawn was born April 30, 1933 in Nelson, BC to Myraid and Frances "Jack" Miller. She attended the University of British Columbia, and then entered the nursing program at Vancouver General Hospital to receive her RN. While at UBC, Dawn met Rodger and they married on August 31, 1955. The newlyweds settled in New Westminster where they raised their family and Rodger set up a thriving medical practice.

After the birth of their six children, Dawn returned to UBC to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Highlights of her career as a public health nurse included working at the Jericho School for the Deaf, setting up the student health services program at Vancouver Vocational Institute, and a variety of positions in home health. She retired in 1991 and enjoyed socializing, the written and performing arts, wine touring, and spending time with her many grandchildren.

Dawn is survived by her children Karin (David), Janet (Joe), David (Gail), Lisa (Robert), Barbara (David) and Linda (Patrick). She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren Laura, Jack, Alexandra (Andrew), Michael, Ryan, Sarah, Katherine, Alison, Christopher, Stephanie, Jeff and Andrew, and 2 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Aubrey. No service at her request. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice is gratefully accepted.