Pamella Nelson

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Pamella Jo Nelson was born on April, 8th 1954 in Grand Forks, ND to Frank Joseph and Sophie Marie (Opyt) Griggs. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 16th, 2025.

Pam grew up and lived her entire life around Thompson, ND. She attended school in Thompson, graduating with honors in 1972. While in school, she was active in 4-H, cheerleading, chorus, and had a love for horses.

After high school, she attended Aaker's Business School in Grand Forks, ND but made her way quickly back to marry the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) B. Nelson. They were united into marriage on December 8th, 1973, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Thompson, ND.

From this union, they raised 3 sons, Jason, Aaron, and Casey. She was the boys’ biggest cheerleader and enjoyed watching them in all of their school activities.

Pam worked various jobs throughout her life but was most passionate about working on their farm and in their yard. Pam was very hands-on with the farming operations and enjoyed every aspect of it. She also enjoyed ceramics, crafting, quilting and sewing. If you ever stopped over, the one place you could find Pam was in her yard tending to her flower beds. She also enjoyed puzzles, attending her grandkids’ activities, and watching the first snowfall. In 2013, Pam gave the generous gift of her Kidney to her long-time best friend, Judy Reyelts.

Pamella is survived by her husband of 51 years, Chuck Nelson, three sons, Jason (Nichole) Nelson of Grand Forks, ND, Aaron (Stacie) Nelson of Thompson, ND, and Casey (Stefani) Nelson of Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Kordell (Allison) Nelson, Isaak (Madisen) Nelson, Quinn, Ella, Gracie, Eli, Finley & Oaklyn Nelson; great-grandchildren Kollyns & Krew Nelson; siblings - Patricia Sears, Elizabeth (Robert) Schumacher, Kathy Holien, John (Sharon) Griggs, & Robert (Susan) Griggs; sister-in-law, Janet Wheeler, brother-in-law Herbie K. Nelson, and many nieces & nephews.

Pamella is preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law, Larry Holien, Duane Wheeler and Dwight Sears.

A visitation will be held at Amundson Funeral home on Thursday, November 6th from 5-7 pm with a prayer service beginning at 7 pm. Her funeral will be held at East Walle Church, rural Thompson, Friday, November 7th at 3 pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Because of Pam’s love of Christmas, in lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to the Santa Claus Girls, Grand Forks or any charity of your choosing for the holiday season.