Obituary of Patrick John Nelson

May 9, 1957 - Calgary, Alberta
April 2, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Patrick John Nelson of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the age of 65 years. 

Pat was born in Calgary and graduated Bishop Grandin High School in 1975. He was a member of the Wild Rose Amateur Radio Network and a long-time employee of ATCO Structures. Pat attended SAIT earning his Journeyman ticket for both plumbing and gas fitting. He was an avid ham radio operator since 1981 and enjoyed camping. He was instrumental in the installation of VE6TWO Repeater in Calgary. 

Pat will be most remembered for his participation in the Ham Radio Club of Calgary.

Pat was predeceased by his parents, Reinhardt and Marie Nelson. He is survived by his brothers, sisters, and their families. Shirley Malone (Steve), Jim Nelson (Sue), Rick Nelson, Cathie Hossack (Bill), Sue Aldous, Dave Nelson (Isabell) and Irene Carr (Doug). 

A Private Family Gathering will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Patrick Nelson, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.