Article: DR. NELSON, 87, DIES

PHOTO Dr. Walfred Nelson

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Dr. Walfred A. "Chuck" Nelson, described by many as the last of the old-style family doctors, died Wednesday morning of heart failure. He was 87. "He was the last of the true doctors. One of the most dedicated and compassionate general practitioners that I have had the pleasure of working with," said Judy Ayres, Nelson's nurse for 31 years.

Ayres had a lifelong relationship with Dr. Nelson. He delivered her, and she started working for him, first as a receptionist, while attending Wirt High School.

"It is truly ironic, but in a beautiful way, how the person who brought me into this world, ...

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