Tom Nelson

Tom Nelson passed away in Sacramento on May 17, 2022 at the age of 73 shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Tom is survived by his wife Linda, son Matthew (Joanna) Nelson, daughter Emily Nelson, grandchildren Ariana and Alexa, sister Darby Kremers, and brother Rick (Renee) Nelson. He is predeceased by his mother Barbara Nelson, father Robert Nelson, and sister Karen Nelson.

Tom was born in Great Falls, MT and moved to Morgan Hill at the age of 8. He graduated from Live Oak High School as class president in 1965 and still reminisced about being on the football team that won the league championship that same year.

A part-time job in high school at Bertelli's Pharmacy inspired him to pursue a degree in Pharmacy graduating in 1971 from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He went on to become the owner of Pucci's Pharmacy in midtown Sacramento for 37 years. He was well known for his sense of humor, his booming voice that greeted everyone who came through the door, and always going the extra mile for his customers and employees.

Tom dedicated his time to numerous professional causes and even in retirement was quick to volunteer his services to distribute COVID vaccines to local nursing homes and drive-through clinics during the pandemic.

Tom, lovingly called "Pa" by his granddaughters, was devoted to his family. He enjoyed fly-fishing in Colorado, crabbing in Bodega Bay, and exploring National Parks all over the US with his wife and family.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and all who knew him.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · June 30, 2022