Robert J "Bob" Nelson

Robert James Nelson Sr. 88 passed away Tuesday August 9th in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was born January 16, 1928 in Mobridge, South Dakota to Carl and Evelyn Nelson. Bob was preceded in death by both his parents as well as his brother William. He is survived by his wife Olive Nelson whom he married over 62 years ago; his sons Robert James (Katima) Nelson Jr.; Joseph Mayo (Robin) Nelson; his daughter Marie Anne Nelson (Dwayne) Toland; granddaughters Cameo (Curtis) Chambers, Candice Nelson (TJ), Kaitlan Nelson Dunaway and grandson Joseph (Jenny) Nelson; three great granddaughters Sadie, Macy and Charlotte; two great grandsons Cale and Camden and several nieces and nephews. Bob was a recognizable businessman in Sandpoint for many years and proud to be Vandal and alumni of the University of Idaho.