Jeff XVII Nelson

Jeff XVII Nelson, 59, of Fallbrook, passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at home. He had a GBM IV brain tumor. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan; son Michael (wife Jane), and daughter Jaime; also brother Cris; sister-in-law Sandy; brother-in-law Mark; nephew Matthew and niece Kayleigh. He leaves assorted cousins, and his many pets.

He was a resident of Fallbrook for only six years, but was amazed at all the wonderful people he came to know here. Jeff had previously lived in Diamond Bar.

His family wishes to thank neurosurgeon Dr. David Barba and his team at Thorton Hospital. Also neuro-oncologists Dr. Santosh Kesari and Dr. David Piccioni and their staff, along with the staff at Moores Cancer Center for taking excellent care of Jeff from the beginning. The Fallbrook Hospice provided kind and caring help in his last weeks.

A celebration of life will be held in Fallbrook on Saturday June 22; details to follow. Thank you to all our friends for being there for us!