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Keith NELSON Obituary

NELSON, Keith Robert. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday 29 January 2020. Much loved Husband to Bette. Cherished Dad to Keith and Simone. Loving Grandpa to Ryan and Emily. At Keith's request a private cremation has been held.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 1, 2020.

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February 18, 2020

Gone much too soon.
One of the truly nice guys and with his ready sense of humour, Keith was always great company anywhere anytime.
Sincere condolences to his wife Bette and extended family.

Steve and Scott Bishop

eddie carlow

February 12, 2020

will miss you, but will always remember you,

Eddie and Joan Carlow

February 12, 2020

Dear Bette, it's with great sadness we heard of Keith's passing tonight. We hadn't heard from any of the lads about it. Our condolences to you, young Keith and Simone. And your two grandkid's. We have such brilliant memories of you all over the many years at East Coast Bays. Of the many get togethers and trips away with the Golden Oldies. You are in our thoughts. With much love from Eddie, Joan, Susan, Scott. xxx

Grahame Cole

February 7, 2020

On behalf of the Cole family, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Nelson family on their loss. Evan and I used to knock around with Keith junior and Glynn and Dai Evans when we were teenagers and when I found out Keith Nelson was Keith juniors dad, I was truly impressed. My younger brother and I grew up at Newmarket Park, as the old man dragged us along to watch every national league game every weekend, so I got to see Keith play quite a bit. He was the best striker I ever saw in the national league, and as we were supporting North Shore it was a love hate relationship, but I couldn't help but admire how good he was. Our dad loved how he played, stuff of legend.
I got to know Keith a bit when I became an electrician, I'd bump into him regularly at the wholesalers. He was always friendly and humble when I would remind of how good a footballer he was, a true gentleman.

Warmest regards

Grahame, Malcom, Evan and the late Jim, Gerry and Duncan Cole.

February 7, 2020

On behalf of the Cole family I would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the Nelson family. I used to knock around a bit with Keith junior and Glynn and Dai Evans when we were teenagers, but I grew up at Newmarket Park, back in the day when the old man would drag us along to watch every national league game every weekend.
Keith Nelson was the best striker I ever saw playing in the national league. I got to know him in later years as we were both electricians, a lovely man and very humble. Truly shocked and saddened to hear of his passing.

Grahame, Evan and Malcolm Cole, and also the late Jim, Gerry and Duncan.

February 4, 2020

Dear Keith,
So sorry to hear of your passing... really enjoyed our chats @ the workshop with miss furbaby while you were waiting for your car to be done.. much love & hugs to Bette & family. Rest in love
- Teresa

Stew Carruthers

February 3, 2020

Hello Bette,

Its a long time since we last saw each other, and only a little less since Keith helped me with various electrical tasks. I'm sad that I'm only now making contact with you after Keith has passed rather than enjoy your/his company and especially sense of humour. Despite our considerable difference in football skills Keith always made me feel like I was as good as anyone else - and when relaxing after games we had a wonderful relationship which included considerable humour and enjoyment. I even enjoyed after match functions after a few beers when even I (born in Scotland) couldn't understand a word he was saying.

Being part of that Mt Wellington group in the 70's ranks as one of the highlights of my days on this planet - and Keith was a major contributor to that. He even allowed me to win a Chatham Cup medal after he was sent off the previous week in Dunedin - which gave Houghton no choice but to play me (he'd told me I wouldn't be playing after being sent off myself in the previous years final) - there was no one else!

I'm sorry to hear that Keith was unwell. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Whilst this is a very difficult time for you all I trust that in time you'll be able to celebrate the many achievements in his life.

I am proud to have known Keith and shared some of those achievements with him.

Kindest Regards
Stew (Carruthers)
021 647765

February 3, 2020

Absolute privilege and pleasure to play with Keith at. Mount and the Corinthians.Always on his game.Great memories and great times. Sorry for you loss,our thoughts are with Betty and family.
The McClure Family

Keith Niederer

February 3, 2020

Great memories from Muir Park - a great man who led by example! Keith (louie) Niederer

Charlie Ure

February 2, 2020

Played football with Keith in 1978. Been good pals ever since with both Keith and Bette. It was with much sadness Wendy and I learned of Keith's passing. Much love to Bette, Keith Jnr and Simone

Tommy& Nan Dunn

February 2, 2020

A Great man has passed, and will be missed by all of his friends and fellow team mates from Hamilton AFC & Mount Wellington clubs , he was not only a great player, he was also a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. We the friends of the Nelson family send our condolences.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember you.

Rest in peace,my friend

February 2, 2020

On behalf of the late Arthur and Marie Parker, we send our condolences to the Nelson family after the sad passing of Keith.

Mum and Dad always spoke fondly of Keith, whether it was on the football field or off it.

Regards,
David Parker

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