Dana Alan Nelson

Dana Alan Nelson, 77, of Morgan Hill, California passed away on August 16, 2024, from an infection related to the small cell lung cancer that he'd been battling for a few years. He passed away at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, California surrounded by his wife, one of his daughters, and some of his grandchildren.

Dana grew up playing sports and enjoying the outdoors. He joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam where he started his long career in the technology industry. He loved bowling and baseball and played in leagues and teams for years. He was passionate about God, his family, and his yard and garden. He loved to travel and was an adventurer. When his kids were in high school, he began white water rafting, which became one of his greatest joys. Dana loved God and loved to share his faith. He was a member of Morgan Hill Bible Church for over forty years. Dana was a people person. He loved to talk and connect with anyone that would speak with him.

Dana is survived by his wife Bettie Anne Nelson of fifty-four years, and children Rachelle [Steve] Siefken, Danielle [Robert] Fonseca, Michelle [Eric] Siefken, and Robert [Sarah] Nelson. Dana was preceded in death by son Donald Nelson in 2004 and grandson Chaos Causin in 2010. He has thirteen other grandchildren.

Dana was also preceded in death by his mother Georgia Evelyn Johnson, father Donald Edwin Nelson, and brother Jarrell Nelson. He is survived by his brother Donald Nelson and sister Linda Nelson.

The viewing and memorial service will be held at Morgan Hill Bible Church on Sunday, September 8, 2024. 5:00-5:30 PM Viewing. 5:30 PM-6:30 PM service. He will be buried at San Joaquin National Cemetery on September 9, 2024.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · August 30, 2024