Laverne Claire Nelson

LaVerne C.Nelson - 88 LaVerne Nelson passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 surrounded by his family at Hospice House in Post Falls, Idaho following a courageous two year battle with cancer. LaVerne was born on August 31, 1927 in Moscow, Idaho to Oscar and Clara (Sether) Nelson. The youngest of three boys, he graduated from Moscow High School in 1945 and from there joined the Navy where his tour of duty included Tsingtao, China. After his service, LaVerne attended the University of Idaho. He then went into the auto parts industry where he worked many years as a business owner and salesman. On July 2, 1949, LaVerne married Connie Michaelson; the two of them were blessed with four children, Gayla, Greg, Grant and Gloria. In 1980, LaVerne was elected County Commissioner for Latah County where he served until 1989. LaVerne loved sports, both playing and watching, was a skilled carpenter and loved the outdoors. In his retirement years, he enjoyed travelling and camping with his wife Connie. LaVerne never me a stranger; he met new people everywhere he went, often becoming lifelong friends with them. LaVerne is survived by his wife Connie of 66 years, sons and daughter-in-law, Greg Nelson (Cindy) of Meridian, Grant Nelson (Karen) of Spokane Valley, daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Rauch (Rich) of St. Maries, 5 grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas, Heidi, Ryan and Kyle and 2 great grandchildren, Mason and Roscoe. A Celebration of LaVerne’s life will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church 14872 S. Queen St. Rose Lake, Idaho on March 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Suggested memorials can be made to Hospice of North Idaho or the Union Gospel Mission.