Colleen Ada Nelson

Colleen A. Nelson of Whitewood, Saskatchewan passed away January 6, 2022 at the Whitewood Nursing Home, at the age of 77 years, with family by her side.  Colleen had polio and battled cancer and post-polio as she grew older.

Colleen was born on July 22, 1944, to Nevelle and Clara Quibell in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  She attended school in Saskatoon until she met Merle Nelson. They moved to the Whitewood area where they farmed and spent their lives together.  Colleen also worked as a cook.  She was a good wife, mother, and grandmother.

Colleen leaves to cherish her memory her husband Merle; sons Warren (Pam) and Wesley; foster children Belinda (Germain), Lavina, and Jhaik Windy Hair; and her grandchildren.

Colleen is predeceased by her parents Clara and Nevelle; brothers Arnold, Bruce, and Sid; and sister Ruby.