Joshua Nelson Obituary

Joshua Allen Nelson, 40, earned his angel wings on September 15, 2025. He was born March 1, 1985, in Libby, Mont., to Jim and Brenda. He attended school in Libby, Mont., and graduated with the Logger Class of 2003.

Being a jack of all trades he held various jobs before settling in Spring Creek, Nev. in 2012 to work at the gold mines.

Josh always had a love for the outdoors and lived life "Josh Style", whether he was snowmobiling, boating, or riding off-road. He was a free spirit and lived life to the fullest in the outdoors. He took pride in taking a new machine and replacing all the stock materials with his own creations, making it his unique style.

Josh loved all of his family and friends. There are countless stories of gatherings and laughter where he would always be cracking everyone up. Unselfish in nature, you could count on him to help anyway he could.

Josh married Laura Nichols and welcomed daughter Lexi into his life with open arms. He adored his family and doted on them with all his heart.

Josh is survived by Laura and Lexi; his parents, Jim (Grace) Nelson and Brenda (Kenny) DeBerg; in-laws, Mike and Kim Wideman; grandpa, Everett Nelson; siblings, Logan Nelson, Kaitlyn Nelson, Elise (Tom) Hansen, Corina Juarez; brother-in-law, Michael Wideman and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by grandma and grandpa Clairmont, grandma Nelson, uncle Bob, and aunt Elaine.

A celebration of Josh's life will take place October 11, 2025, at the Spring Creek Boys and Girls Club (200 Springfield Parkway) beginning at 1 p.m.

To honor Josh's passion for snowmobile safety, contributions in his memory can be made to the Sierra Avalanche Center (https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/).