Frieda Pauline Nelson

Frieda Nelson, age 90, passed peacefully into eternal rest on December 20, 2020 surrounded by her family in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born on June 24, 1930 in Randolph, Missouri to Otto and Caroline Burau.

Frieda graduated from Turner High School and immediately began working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She met Duane Nelson and they were married on November 21, 1953. They spent 67 wonderful years together. During their marriage, she stayed home and cared for their three daughters. Frieda was a very talented seamstress and spent many hours sewing clothes for her family. After the children were grown, she and Duane enjoyed many travels with family and friends. They were blessed with ten grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She was always available and excited to help out and spend time with them. Frieda and Duane spent many hours volunteering at Powell Gardens, Blue Valley Schools, and Church of the Resurrection, especially the Backpack Program where they developed many dear friendships. Frieda had an amazing caring spirit and always looked for ways to help others.

Frieda is the loving mother of Cheryl Sparks (Terry) of Iola, Ks., Terri Toland (Carl) of Grain Valley, Mo., and Nancy Mahoney (Jim) of Overland Park, Ks. She is also the cherished grandmother of Mindy Stokes (Jeff), Laura Dale (David), Diane Enlow (Andrew), Ryan Sparks (Adie), Shawn Sparks (Aubrey), Jenni Hotle (Matt), Jeff Davis (Marcy), Jamie Mahoney (Lauren), Eric Sparks (Jenna), Allie Mahoney and 26 beautiful great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Carl Burau, and sister Margaret Ennis. Frieda lives on in the hearts of all those who love her. The family would like to thank Prairie Elder Care for the loving care she received there.

A graveside service will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, MO, on Saturday, December 26, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Backpack Ministry at the Church of the Resurrection.