Obituary of Cheryl Diane Nelson

Cheryl Diane Nelson September 7, 1947 – September 9, 2014 Cheryl Diane Nelson, 67, passed away on September 9th, 2014 at her home in Washougal. She was surrounded by her family as she ended her long struggle with Alzheimer's. Born in Wisconsin on September 7, 1947, Cheryl moved to the Camas area as a young girl and grew up in Fern Prairie, attending Camas schools. You would often find Cheryl in the kitchen, baking goodies to share with her family and friends. She was always one to stop for a friendly word and never one to pass up a shopping trip. Her and her husband enjoyed traveling together through the years. Cheryl was an incredibly sweet and caring woman, and loved to help people. Cheryl formerly worked at Highland Terrace Nursing Home for many years, and then retired after 19 years as a custodian for Gause Intermediate School. Cheryl leaves behind her husband, Melvin; daughter, Gloria Brian Meyers; son-in-law, Ken Murray; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandson; Step-Mother, Maxine; Step-Daughter, Rhonda Nelson; Step-Sons, Tod Nelson & Scott Dedmore; brothers, Mike Melton, Doug Melton, Steve Melton, Boyd Melton & Kevin Melton; and her beloved dog and constant companion, Missy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin & Gloria Melton; and her daughter, Tracie Murray. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Washougal Cemetery, with viewing held that morning between 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. A gathering to celebrate Cheryl's life will be held after the graveside service at Fallen Leaf Park in Camas. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations can be given to either the West Colombia Gorge Humane Society at www.wcghs.org or the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.