Nelson W. Smith's Obituary
Nelson W. Smith, a resident of San Bernardino, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at St. Bernardine Medical Center at the age of 90. Nelson was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia and resided in San Bernardino for 70 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, worked as a painting contractor for 50 years and was a volunteer for the St. Bernardine Medical Center Auxiliary for over 20 years. Nelson is survived by his son, Ron Smith and his wife Mendy of San Bernardino; 2 grandchildren, Matthew and Ericka; 3 great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Andrew, and Madylin.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made in Nelson’s memory for the SBMC Auxiliary at St. Bernardine’s Medical Center, Office of Philanthropy, PO Box 2637, San Bernardino, CA 92406 or online at
https://www.supportsanbernardino.org/ways-to-give/sbmc-donate-online
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