Julie Nelson

NELSON, Julie:

It is with great sadness that the Nelson and Somerville families announce the sudden tragic
passing of Julie Nelson, aged 63, of Witherlea, Blenheim.
Beloved wife and cherished best friend of Craig.

Dearly loved mother of Shaun and Angus.
Much loved daughter of the late Stuart and the late Unie Somerville.

Loved daughter-in-law of the late Valerie and the late David Nelson.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam and Colin, Janette, the late Richard and Wendy, Graeme and Sandi, Brent and Helen.

Loved sister-in-law of Karen and Bob.

Loved and devoted aunty of Glen and Melanie, Greer, Bridget and Wilson, Harrison and Molly, Sherwin and Leo, and Emily.

Messages may be sent to the Nelson and Somerville families c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

A service to remember Julie will be held at the Church of Nativity, 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim
Central, Blenheim 7201, on Wednesday 25th March at 10:30 AM.

All those whose lives were touched by Julie are welcome to attend.

The family encourage you to wear vibrant colours as this would have been Julie’s wish.

For those who cannot attend, the service will be live-streamed, please find the live stream link below.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Society of New Zealand: 06-0729-0309758-000 or Marlborough Four Paws Trust: 02-0600-0312016-000 Ref: JNelson.

❤️ Forever in our hearts ❤️

Tribute from Marianne Kerwin – 
To the Nelson and Somerville Families.
Im so sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. A real shock. We have met a few times at the hospital in the last couple of years.
RIP.

Tribute from Felicity Roberts – 
A wonderful, beautiful lady. I treasured the many years I shared with Julie as a work colleague and dear friend.
My condolences & love to Craig, Shaun and Angus and Families.

Tribute from Allison Griggs – 
Julie will be truly missed. She was our rock at work. Always calm and loved by all who worked with her. Patients loved her. Inspirational about living each day. Don’t plan just do.
I am very very sad for your loss of a most wonderful loving lady.
Rest in peace and never forgotten

Tribute from Pamela and John Aboshiha/Mackinlay –
We send deepest condolences to Craig, Shaun and Angus and to Julie’s wider family and hope that you are all, in some way, sustained by special memories of her.
We’re writing this as a memory, too, and it’s on behalf of our mother, who always told us how much she liked and valued Julie when she and Shaun and Angus went to visit her in Corstorphine Road. Mum, Margaret or Aunty Marg, thought very highly of Julie’s warmth and kindness and so enjoyed her popping in with Shaun and Angus. Although we no longer lived in Dunedin, we have a strong memory of the esteem in which Mum held Julie. She never failed to tell us what a lovely person she was.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very hard and hurtful time.
Pam Aboshiha (née Mackinlay, UK) and John Mackinlay (Auckland, NZ)

Tribute from Sheila Busson – 
Nurse Julie was a kind and caring person and will be sorely missed
RIP

Tribute from Lynn Naysmith – 
Julie was an exceptional Practice Nurse. One of a kind. Respectful, knowledgeable, caring, sympathetic.
Such a tragedy.
Sincere condolences to Craig and sons and other family members.

Tributes from Hilda Lowery – 
We have just watched your lovely service for Julie this morning. You have lost a true family champion and a fabulous human way too early. Craig and boys, we are thinking of you at such a difficult time and Craig we wish you well with recovery. Family and friends are everything at times like this. From our family in the South to yours, big hugs. Somervilles, so sorry we could not be there today but will see you for a catch up soon. Lots of Love, Blair and family.

Tribute from Amelia Radford –
Dear Craig, Angus and Sean. Thinking of you in this time of tragic loss.
The world has lost one of the brightest sparks, Julie was one of the most influential women in my life, as a nurse preceptor and outside the profession. Thank you for letting me into your home and precious family time, it has meant more than you know. I will never forget the first time I met her, on the bus to Nelson talking, laughing and Julie shaking her head (and rolling her eyes at something) I instantly felt I’d made the right decision moving to Blenheim for the first year of my career. She continued to be a source of wisdom, laughter and confidence and I hope in time that the love and joy and wit that was Julie outweighs the pain of loss.
Thinking of you all.

Tribute from Barbara Young (nee Scholten) – 
To Craig, Shaun & Angus, I am very sad for your loss. I am very blessed to have had Julie touch my life in our early years growing up in Lawrence. Always a fun, kind, caring friend. My sincere condolences to you, Barbara xo

To Pam, Janette, Graeme & Brent, feel some comfort that Julie will always live on in your hearts, with all those special memories shared.
We all are richer for having known her & you guys, special family friends. Our father Peter held you all in high regard, & such “good milk delivery workers”. Sending love & sympathy, Tom, Barbara, Mary Paul & Joseph Scholten.

Tribute from Caryl Thorn – 
To Craig, boys, and families, our thoughts are with you in this time of horrific loss.
It is inconceivable. The times spent with you, were so precious, and we are very grateful to have the memories of happy days. Caryl and Johnnie Thorn, Waitaki Bridge.