Norma June Carpenter Clements Nelson, passed away peacefully attended by daughter Grace
and granddaughter Andrea on Thursday May 16, 2019. She was born May 3, 1924 to Frank
and Pearl Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Leo, George,
Donavon, Lyle, Allan Ray, and Grace, first husband William Clements, second husband Bernie
Nelson, son Robert Clements and granddaughter Lynn Marie.
She is survived by her children, William (Lori) Clements, Mary Ellen (Ben) Faber, Janice (Rick)
Krause, Grace (Lun) Nguyen, ten grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, two great great
grandsons, daughter-in-law Lori (Bob) Clements, her special sister-in-law Dorothy Carpenter,
brother Frank Carpenter, her wonderful neighbor and friend Maura Shockley and many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Norma was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Moose Auxiliary, and
the Owl's Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards at the Owls Club. She was a deacon for many
years at First Presbyterian Church. She served many years as a waitress at the finest
restaurants including, the London House and The Top of the Harbor.
Visitation will be held Thursday May 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. at
First Presbyterian Church. Luncheon to follow.
Pallbearers will be her six grandsons Richard, Bill Jr., Tom, Lun Jr., Le, and Cullen. Honorary
Pallbearers granddaughters Grace, Jackie, Andrea, and Krystal.
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Visitation
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
First Presbyterian Church
300 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN
Funeral Service
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
First Presbyterian Church
300 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN
Lucheon
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
First Presbyterian Church
300 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN