Melvin âMelâ Peter Nelson left this world to join his heavenly Father on March 16, 2021, from his home in Pleasanton, at 84 years old. He was born July 12, 1936, in Oakland, California, to Carl and Viola Nelson. After attending Hayward High School, he served in the U.S. Navy, first on reserve, and then on active duty, as a radioman Petty Officer 3rd Class. Once honorably discharged, Mel put his strong work ethic towards developing his career as a real estate appraiser, first with Wells Fargo and PG and E, then starting his company Nelson and Associates, where he practiced in the greater East Bay.â¯