May 6, 1996 - March 23, 2021 On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Blake Allen Nelson of Elgin/La Grande passed away at age 24. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. Blake was born on May 6, 1996, in Carmichael, California, to Michael and Pauline (Linde) Nelson. He was the proudest older brother of seven younger siblings. Blake was a Wildland Firefighter and enjoyed the adventure of learning and exploring new places. His eyes were as blue as a summerâs sky and could melt your heart with a single glance. He had an infectious smile and laugh. Blake was very well mannered, humble, loving, funny and had a heart of gold! He loved spending time with his family and friends, going up in the mountains shooting, playing Xbox and doing, as he would say, his âCowboy Stuff.â