Celebration of life happening July 20
-Hilda Nelson 94, of Paso Robles passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Hilda was born in Shandon on August 29, 1926. She was the oldest of 4 daughters of John Engelke. She spent her childhood near Shandon in Gillis Canyon where she attended the Alliance School for 8 years. She graduated from Shandon High School in 1944 and spent the next 3 years at Fresno State.
Hilda returned to Paso Robles where she married Vernon Nelson on November 1, 1947. They raised their family in Paso Robles where she remained throughout her life. She was an avid gardener and entered flowers in the Mid State Fair for many years. She was a member of the Happy Trails RV Club and San Luis Obispo Antique Bottle Club. She also enjoyed many days with her family and friends at their “Pond” near Black Mountain.