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Doris Nelson

January 2, 1931 — August 10, 2025

NELSON

Doris Marie

age 94 of Stillwater died on August 10, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Lars and Lillian Larson; husband, Emery; daughter, Tina Olson; son in-law, Daniel Magnuson; 6 siblings and extended family members. Survived by sister, Kathy Rostamo; daughter, Debra Magnuson; grandchildren, Mathew Olson, Samantha Olson; son-in-law, Charles Olson; and many nieces and nephews.

Doris was a teacher's aide at Oakland Junior High School for over 25 years.

Doris was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stillwater, and served many funeral lunches, and made many quilts in her time there.

Praise and many thanks to all of the nurses and caretakers at the Gables of Boutwells. You made the short term visits and final long term care so pleasant and easy for Doris. Many thanks for your patience, kind hearts and strong backs.

Many thanks to the Lakeview Hospice Team for easing her final days.

Memorial service will be 12:00pm Tuesday, August 26 at BRADSHAW, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Paul Lutheran Church - Stillwater.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

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Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater

2800 Curvecrest Blvd., Stillwater, MN 55082

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Memorial Service

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

2:45 - 3:15 pm (Central time)

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