Anton "Les" Nelson

Anton Les Nelson was born on April 9th 1942 in Havre MT and passed away at home in Kingman AZ on September 12th 2019 from cancer; a battle that he fought hard for the past 9 months. Les joined the Navy after college and spent 4 years aboard the USS Frank Knox off the coast of Vietnam; he then continued his service in the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Montana Army National Guard. Les was a barber by trade for over 41 years and always had the gossip before the newspapers. He and his wife Colleen became snowbirds traveling between Butte, MT and Kingman, AZ; and made many friends through the rock and gem clubs he joined. He enjoyed camping; fishing; working on his rocks; and also western movies. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Colleen, his special niece and caregiver Elaine Blasdel, sister Helen Kessner from Montana; also best friends Ryan Sonner and Frank Crouch; and son Les Nelson. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cheryl; son Wayne; mother and father Anton and Blanch Nelson; sisters Dorothy Fredenberg and Agnes Chapin. Per his wishes there will be no services, and a private memorial will be held in Montana at a later date. In lieu of flowers please honor Les by donating to Wounded Warriors, Shriners Childrens hospital or a foundation of your choice. The Nelson family would like to Thank Compassus Hospice. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Nelson family at Mohave Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services.