Gabriel Adayre Nelsen (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Gabriel Adayre Nelsen, son of Jeffery Nelsen and Roseanna Ward Danley, was born June 30, 2012, in Bolivar, Missouri. He departed this life Thursday, June 19, 2014, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of one year, eleven months, and nineteen days.
Gabriel is survived by his parents, Jeffery Nelsen and Roseanna Danley, of the home; two brothers, Alex Danley, of the State of Florida, and Gentrey Nelsen, of the home; two sisters, Abby Danley, of the State of Florida, and Aubriegh Nelsen, of the home; his paternal grandparents, Wendell and Debbie Hawkins, of Marshfield, Missouri; a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as many other relatives and friends.
He loved to run and play and to sing and dance. He especially enjoyed watching “Spongebob Squarepants” on television and was a big fan of both Mickey and Minnie Mouse. He loved his family dearly and was greatly loved by everyone.
Gabriel was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Although his time on earth was very short, he had touched the hearts of many. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by all those who knew and loved him.
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