Lived Well, Loved Much. Isabelle Fickenworth Nelson, age 87, of Erie, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living. She was born in Erie on June 15, 1922, daughter of the late George and Anna Depner Fickenworth. She was a lifelong Erie resident. Isabelle's life was centered around her home and family. Her home personified her skills of cleaning, cooking and gardening. Family and friends always felt the peace and love that abounded there. Family gatherings were very special to all and each new addition was lovingly welcomed. Isabelle was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served many years with the children and youth as a leader and teacher, as well as holding many other church callings. She and her husband, Earl, also served a one year mission in Texas in 1984. She had previously worked at the Boston Store and then Blue Cross/Blue Shield prior to retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl A. Nelson; her 11 brothers and sisters; and one step-grandson. Survivors include her daughter, Marjorie Nielson (Deon) of Erie; her son, Terrence Nelson (Patty) of Girard; nine grandchildren; one step-grandson; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1101 South Hill Road, where the Funeral Service will take place at 11 a.m. conducted by Bishop James Moore. Interment, Erie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association . Greater PA Chapter, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, PA 16501. Special thanks are extended to all her caregivers at Sunrise where her last years were spent. To send condolences visit http://www.dusckasfuneralhome.com/.Published in the Erie Times-News on Jan 10, 2010.
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